Acquisition
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The federal technology budget hit $78 billion last year. And few expect the IT budget this year to feel the budget pinch many other programs are facing. Deltek\'s Kevin Plexico has a breakdown of who wins - and who loses - from the IT budget.
January 06, 2012 -
Cristina Chaplain, director of Acquisition and Sourcing Management at the Government Accountability Office and follows the Defense Missile Agency, joined The Federal Drive with Tom Temin with more on what this move means.
January 06, 2012 -
The Defense Information Systems Agency has granted approval for Android-based mobile devices to connect to DoD networks, provided they\'re secured using a specific set of guidelines
January 05, 2012 -
Dan Kent, the chief technology officer for Cisco Systems\' Federal Organization, joined Industry Chatter to discuss the uses and limits of cloud computing, and its various models, at federal agencies.
January 05, 2012 -
Two provisions in the 2012 Defense Authorization Bill directly impact defense contractors. One applies a contractor pay cap to all contract employees, and the other puts more responsibility on contractors to stop counterfeit electronic parts.
January 05, 2012 -
Marco Giamberardino, senior director of the Associated General Contractors of America\'s federal and heavy construction division, outlines the winners and losers of the FY2012 budget for federal construction.
January 05, 2012 -
Stan Soloway, the president of the Professional Services Council, predicted 2012 would be known as the \"year of the acting\" — referring to the influx of acting directors, secretaries and administrators that would be ushered in if political appointees step down.
January 04, 2012 -
Contracting expert Joseph Petrillo of Petrillo and Powell joins The Federal Drive with a rundown.
January 04, 2012 -
Steve Vinsik, vice president and partner, Global Security Solutions for Unisys Corporation, joins host John Gilroy to talk about biometrics, border protection, air cargo, and telework. January 3, 2012
January 03, 2012 -
Richard Stiennon, the chief research analyst at IT Harvest and the author of several books on cybersecurity, joined In Depth with Francis Rose to discuss the recent hacking of defense research company Stratfor and what the defense industry can do to protect itself.
January 03, 2012 -
The Army\'s newly-appointed program executive officer for enterprise information systems wants shorter RFPs but more industry engagement and an holistic view of program capabilities
December 28, 2011 -
Sales guru and best selling author Harvey Mackay talks about his new book when he joins host Mark Amtower on today\'s program. December 26, 2011
December 26, 2011 -
Michael Fox, director of Carpathia Government Solutions at Carpathia Hosting, joined Industry Chatter for a discussion about issues facing the IT contracting world.
December 22, 2011 -
Federal News Radio\'s Jason Miller offers his top stories of 2011 and predictions for 2012.
December 22, 2011 -
As part of the Defense Authorization bill, lawmakers approve the FAI Improvement Act. The provision reaffirms the organization\'s role to oversee and train the civilian acquisition workforce. It also gives OFPP more oversight over the funding and development of procurement education.
December 22, 2011