University of Maryland University College to Offer Classes to NJVC Employees
Over 1,300 employees and family members of enterprise IT company, NJVC, will be able to enroll in post secondary education at the University of Maryland University College through an agreement announced this week. “NJVC staff are the company’s greatest asset,” said Jody Tedesco, the company’s president. “NJVC is thrilled about this new corporate partnership with
CGI Completes Acquisition of Logica, New Leadership Appointments
IT and business services company CGI Group Inc. has completed its cash acquisition of Logica PLC. The company paid $2.68 billion, plus over $500 million to cover Logica’s net debt. “With the closing of the transaction, our focus is squarely on meeting the expectations of our clients and welcoming our new employees to the CGI
CSC Wins $74 Million Contract for USSOUTHCOM
U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), which controls U.S. military activity in Central and South America, has awarded business solutions and services company, CSC, a task order for information management support. The company will support USSOUTHCOM’s IT and management requirements for the Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence Support Center in Miami. “CSC’s history of supporting U.S.
CACI and Laser Energetics Partner to Provide Dazer Lasers to Federal Government
CACI International, Inc. has joined with Laser Energetics, Inc., makers of Dazer Laser Light Fighting Technologies, to provide the federal government a line of non-lethal laser optical distracting devices. Law enforcement, military and homeland security agents can use the devices to temporarily blind combatants or suspects. The line includes low weight hand-held and weapon-mounted lasers,
SAVE THE DATE: 2012 Brocade Federal Forum
Intelligent Decisions, Inc., a top federal IT contractor, will be an exhibitor at the 2012 Brocade Federal Forum sponsor, held on August 21 and 22. The conference at the Ronald Reagan Center in Washington, D.C. will focus on IT innovations for federal data centers. Experts from the public and private sectors will speak about emerging
Q&A with Leif Ulstrup: the Future of Cloud Technologies and Big Data
President of Federal Consulting Practice at CSC, Leif Ulstrup, leads a team of consultants for the company’s North American Public Sector. Ulstrup says it’s clear that cloud-based computing will become the way of the business world. He thinks government leaders can learn from a generation of digital natives new ways to use the cloud, big
MacB Named Top Defense Contractor By Dayton Business Journal
The Dayton Business Journal has named MacAulay-Brown, Inc. (MacB), a provider of engineering and technical services to defense, intelligence and homeland security agencies, the top Dayton area defense contractor by value of DoD contracts. The newspaper said that the value of the company’s defense contracts last year was $113.3 million. “Our long-standing commitment to providing innovative solutions
John Hassoun Named New Vistronix Executive VP – Corporate Development
Information technology company Vistronix, Inc., which provides services for some of the largest federal agencies, announced John Hassoun as new executive vice president of corporate development. He has over 25 years of experience, and will help lead the company’s mergers and acquisitions. “We are excited to have John as a member of the Vistronix team.
GovMark Council Announces 2012 GovMarks Award Winners
The GovMark Council, a professional organization which offers networking and educational opportunities to government marketing executives, has announced the winners of its annual GovMarks Awards. The group presented 11 awards to IT marketers; two honored individuals, and the rest excellent government IT marketing programs. “We are delighted to honor the winners of this year’s GovMarks
Interview With Gino Antonelli, COO Of New Company Spear, Inc. -Five Months In
WashingtonExec recently interviewed the COO of Spear, Inc, Gino Antonelli. Spear, Inc. is a professional services company founded in February 2012. We asked Antonelli how the last couple months have been treating him, as well as where he plans to take Spear, Inc. over the next year and beyond. Focusing on Spear, Inc.’s core capabilities,
Steven VanRoekel Expands Data Center Qualifications: Estimates $5 Billion In Savings By 2015
Today WashingtonExec had the opportunity to listen in on our nation’s newest Federal CIO, Steven Van Roekel, regarding his government-wide plan for data consolidation. The fully outlined report is scheduled for release tomorrow by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). VanRoekel gave a brief overview of what the IT community should expect to see
AMERICAN SYSTEMS Names VPs: David Hunt and Bob Irelan
David Hunt and Bob Irelan are the two latest additions to the leadership team at AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a leading provider of federal IT and engineering solutions and one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. Hunt was named Vice President and Director of the NCI Directorate, a part of the Joint and International
Meet David Kimball: Passionate IT Professional
David Kimball, Vice President of the public sector of SolarWinds, has over 20 years of experience in the high tech field. From overcoming technology challenges to showing support for youth sports, Kimball shows to be a community leader. Kimball started his journey with technology and the software industry by working as a salesman for Computerland
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