The Veterans Affairs Department rolled out a new identifier to create a single, lifetime electronic health record lasting from time of enlistment to death. The program stems from 2004 Homeland Security Presidential Directive that established common identification standards for all federal employees and contractors.  A 10-digit will be used in VA information systems and the department […] More

William J. Luti serves as Digital Management’s executive vice president for cybersecurity programs. His duties include providing cybersecurity solutions and services to civilian federal, military and intelligence agencies. Additionally, Luti provides strategic direction and oversees business development activities for DMI“™s growing cybersecurity practice. Luti previously served as vice president for strategy at Northrop Grumman“™s Information […] More

This week, General Dynamics awarded Lockheed Martin a deal in conjunction with the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical deal; CSC won a deal from the U.S. Army to provide technical and engineering support for its Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center. QinetiQ picked up a Navy deal; Appian won a deal from Office of the […] More

Last month, the Defense Business Board released a package of recommendations that outlined several cost-cutting methods in which the department could free up money in its budgets. The set of proposals, which followed Secretary of Defense Robert Gates' call to tighten the defense spending budget, immediately went under attack by legislators who claimed that some […] More

Deloitte, a consultancy firm with a growing footprint in cybersecurity, has added a new feature to the company website to help clients determine the best consultant to help with a particular problem. The website, found here, provides a list of the company’s cyber specialists and their particular areas of expertise. These include: Rich Baich Principal, […] More

Sevatec, Inc., a Northern Virginia based technology and consulting firm, announced last week it will be enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities with the acquisition of Intrepics, LLC., a cybersecurity systems company also based in Virginia. “We are very excited about our first strategic acquisition, and welcoming the great folks of Intrepics to our organization,” said President […] More

John Sutton is a member of Global Crossing’s leadership team, guiding the firm’s Federal Sector business.  He spoke with ExecutiveBiz about his firm, growth strategy and cybersecurity. ExecutiveBiz:  Can you talk about your new job and your top priorities? John Sutton:  Global Crossing made a decision to further its investment in the federal market and […] More

Sevatec, Inc. last week announced the acquisition of Intrepics, LLC., a privately held provider of cybersecurity and related human capital services to the Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies. “We are very excited about our first strategic acquisition, and welcoming the great folks of Intrepics to our organization,” said Sonny Kakar, president and […] More

The U.S. Government Accountability Office released a report yesterday on the examination of the Defense Department’s organization of acquisition programs following the passing of the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009, which was created to help weapon programs establish a solid foundation from the start of development. According to the report, GAO concluded that […] More

Tom Anderson leads Wyle’s Information Systems Group.  He spoke with ExecutiveBiz about cyber, OCI and his firm’s place in the business. ExecutiveBiz:  Why did you join Wyle at this time? Tom Anderson:  When I joined Wyle in March of this year, I found myself having enjoyed experiences in both large and small companies, and I […] More

Just as the Pentagon feared that the money to fund troops was about to run out, the House Appropriations Committee passed a bill yesterday that allocated almost $59 billion towards funding for war efforts in Afghanistan and other programs. The House voted 308-114 on the legislation, which dedicates nearly $37 billion to the additional 30,000 […] More

Don“™t let the numbers fool you. Despite a stubbornly high unemployment rate, companies still face plenty of challenges in employee retention, especially around the Beltway. Attractive benefits packages aren“™t enough. Increasingly, so is meaningful work. It“™s something that ICF International has got covered. From renewable energy studies to strategy insights into social programs, the Fairfax, […] More