A study sponsored by Dell and conducted by PSB has shown that 70 percent of 100 federal information technology and business decision makers surveyed said their agencies run IT applications on outdated computer systems. The State of IT Trends 2016 study also found that more than 50 percent of respondents admitted to the fact that their …
Read More »Deltek’s Alex Rossino: IBM Led FY 2011-2015 Federal Cloud Contract Awards
Established vendors continue to dominate the federal market for cloud platforms amid competition with commercial newcomers, Alex Rossino writes in a blog post for Deltek. Rossino, a principal research analyst at Deltek, cited IBM as the leading federal cloud vendor based on the value of awarded contracts from fiscal year 2011 …
Read More »Steve Harris: Dell Networking Switches Get DoD Interoperability, Info Assurance Certification
Several of Dell‘s networking switches have received certification from the Defense Department on interoperability and information assurance capabilities and are now included in the DoD Unified Capabilities Approved Products List. The company said Monday the certification means federal agencies can now use Dell’s S4810, S4820T, S6000 and Z9000 switches to support networking operations. “We are pleased to …
Read More »Executive Profile: Jim Rittinger, Dell Federal Legal Director, VP and Secretary
Jim Rittinger serves as legal director, vice president and secretary at Dell Federal. He joined the firm, which was then Perot Systems, in November 2008 as the associate general counsel for the company’s federal government business unit. Prior to joining Perot Systems, Rittinger practiced law in New York and Washington D.C., including the …
Read More »Dell Launches Field Mobile Data Center; Joe Ayers Comments
Dell Inc. is launching a newtactical mobile data center for government and military personnel to deploy at any location, the company announced Tuesday. According to the company, users will install information technology infrastructure to locations that require a strong and durable IT foundation. The system is encased in a weather-proof …
Read More »Profile: Bill Malone, Dell’s GM of Fed Civilian Services
Bill Malone is general manager of Dell’s federal civilian division. Prior to his current position, Malone was a vice president and division manager for CACI’s federal civilian division from 2005 to 2010. Malone also served as a member of CACI’s corporate business continuity working group. Prior to joining CACI in …
Read More »Executive Spotlight: James Rittinger of Dell Federal
Legal Director for all of Dell’s federal businesses James Rittinger essentially runs a self-contained General Counsel’s Office within the federal sector. The executive manages a team of lawyers who handle everything from litigation, protests and legal guidance on employment, labor, contracting issues, unfair competition, trade secret protection and intellectual property. …
Read More »Dell Opens Herndon Solution Center
Dell announced the opening of its Herndon Solution Center Tuesday to help customers test their IT solutions and lower their technology investment risk. The center is Dell’s second in North America and its fifth center globally, with Dell planning to have 22 centers in the future. The Herndon center is …
Read More »Executive Spotlight: Max Peterson of Dell Federal
Max Peterson juggles a lot of balls in his role as vice president and general manager of Dell’s Federal Civilian Intelligence and Healthcare Agency. His overarching duty, however, is to ensure his client’s needs are met. ExecutiveBiz spoke with Peterson recently regarding his many duties, Dell’s place in the federal …
Read More »Intelligent Decisions, Dell Team with Wizards to Honor Troops
Intelligent Decisions and Dell are teaming with the Washington Wizards for the NBA team’s Second Annual Military Appreciation Night. Military members and their families will be recognized Monday, Feb. 28th when the Wizards play the Chicago Bulls at Verizon Center. According to Intelligent Decisions, “This event is designed to recognize …
Read More »Monday Moves: The Biggest Executive Moves from the Week in Government Contracting
This week, Stanley created a new COO position and named Jim Brabston to the post. QinetiQ appointed Admiral James Burnell-Nugent to a non-executive director position, while CSC picked Denise Preppard to head HR at the firm. Ericsson Federal brought in David Brager to serve as CTO and Razorsight went with …
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