Welcome to the Tuesday morning news kick-off post from the FedConnects blog. While many if us enjoyed the long holiday weekend, the federal news cycle moved along at a rapid clip. With the sequestration deadline less than two weeks away, uncertainty is the new norm for many in government and contracting. Be sure to check
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PENTAGON CYBER SECURITY TEAM SET TO EXPAND This is the third in a three-part series on the future of government IT spending. Federal IT spending will continue to be a core focus for the foreseeable future until the federal budget and sequestration is sorted out. Though one area that will continue to be a priority
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This week, Market Connections, Inc. issued a poll that highlighted federal contractors’ perceptions of sequestration and if they believe it will actually happen. Surprisingly, most contractors were split, with 36 percent believing that sequestration is unlikely to happen, while 34 percent believe the budget cuts are somewhat likely. With 46 percent of contractors reporting they
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In 2009, Lockheed Martin announced the formation of a unique cyber security technology alliance that collaborates and develops cyber solutions that solve customers’ current and future cyber challenges. The NexGen Cyber Innovation & Technology Center serves as the hub where partner solutions are available for integration, testing and collaboration with customers and technologists. Called the
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Monica Mayk Parham, Director of Marketing, Market Connections Inc. During this time of budget constraints, the federal government is seeking low-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) solutions to keep projects and innovation alive. In other words, agencies need to find ways to keep technological innovation moving forward, albeit with tighter purse strings. As Lisa Mascolo, CEO of
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On Friday, L-3 Communications and Virginia Tech will be formally opening their joint cybersecurity research center that will provide L-3 employees with access to the university’s labs and equipment, while at the same time, allow Virginia Tech’s faculty and students to collaborate with L-3 Communications on cybersecurity research. The partnership between L-3 and Virginia Tech
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Welcome to the Monday morning news kick off post from the FedConnects blog. The White House issues its sequestration report. The House of Representatives passes the Republicans’ sequestration bill. Big-time mergers and acquisitions are happening in the government contractor sector, with major personnel changes happening as well. It’s enough to make one’s head spin. Fortunately,
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Welcome to the Tuesday morning news kick off post from the FedConnects blog. With summer officially behind us, it’s time to gear up for what will be a most interesting time in the government sector. Sequestration still hangs over our heads though business keeps moving forward. No matter what happens, we will continue to provide
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Last week, Mark Amtower, host of “Amtower Off Center” on FedNewsRadio, interviewed Market Connections CEO Lisa Dezzutti and Marketing Director Monica Parham on how government contractors can best survive and thrive in today’s market. Be sure to check out the full interview here.
View Post Amtower, Amtower Off Center, Defense Budget Cuts, FedConnects, Government Budget Cuts, Government Contractors, Government Thought Leadership, Lisa Dezzutti, Mark Amtower, Market Connections, Monica Parham, Research and Government, Selling to Government, SequestrationIn today’s government budget climate, contractors are continually looking for that silver lining. With sequestration looming and government IT spending to decrease from $121 billion in 2012 to $113 billion by 2017, contractors need to find a ray of light that will guide them through this turbulence. Our friends at Deltek recently issued a GovWin
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