Interview with: Ray Suarez, Vice President Sales Operations, Konami Gaming, Inc.

Randy Forbes: Leading the fight for more military funding -- FCW

Virginia Republican Randy Forbes argues that the Pentagon has absorbed far more than its share of budget cuts. But will his congressional colleagues listen? [Read the full story here]

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Obama Signs Defense, Budget Bills Into Law

US President Barack Obama Thursday signed into law the compromise US budget bill recently negotiated by feuding lawmakers and a massive defense bill that takes a step toward ultimate closure of Guantanamo. [Read the full story here]

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Landmark WTO Agreement

The World Trade Organization announced at its meeting in Bali, Indonesia, that it has agreed to the first fully multilateral trade agreement in its near 20 year history. Landmark WTO Agreement ... [Read the full story here]

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Why Social Responsibility is Just Another Cost of Doing Business

Is a business "socially responsible" if it does no harm, follows government mandates, and recycles? Well, doing those things isn't socially irresponsible but these days customers expect more than the... [Read the full story here]

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Small Business Federal Government Contracting: COMING IN FEBRUARY - 2014 A FREE Companion Supplement

A FREE WEB SITE HELPING SMALL BUSINESS SUCCEED IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MARKET. See Left Margin for table of contents and free book and document downloads [Read the full story here]

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LIVE Webinar 1/16: Why it Pays to Be Likeable | SCORE

Today's consumers demand more from businesses everywhere, making principles like responsiveness, authenticity, and adaptability no longer a choice. Join this free webinar and let Dave Kerpen, author and... [Read the full story here]

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Cyberwar Takes Center Stage in Defense Budget

The $552.1 billion defense budget approved by Congress calls for new regulations on cyberweapons -- an effort to prevent the pervasive digital bombs from further spreading throughout the world -- at the... [Read the full story here]

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General Dynamics Awarded $171M for Carter Hall Ship Dry Dock

General Dynamics‘ (NYSE: GD) NASSCO subsidiary has been awarded a $171,961,941 contract action by the U.S. Navy for dry-docking maintenance work on the USS Carter Hall. [Read the full story here]

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It is time for leaders to step up or step aside -- FCW

CACI International's Jack London offers his take on the four essential characteristics that distinguish the best leaders. [Read the full story here]

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Look for a replay on acquisition reform -- FCW

The drumbeat for procurement reform is getting louder, but consensus on how to proceed is lacking. [Read the full story here]

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Textron Buys Beechcraft in Industry Shakeup

As federal budgets decline, contractors may increasingly seek mergers and acquisitions to maintain profit margins. [Read the full story here]

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Sequestration, shutdown take a bite out of contractor revenue -- FCW

Companies that don’t get in front of changed federal circumstances are “going to get left behind.” [Read the full story here]

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Exelis to Spin Off Military and Government Services Business

McLean, Va.-based contractor Exelis, itself a 2011 spin off from ITT, announced Wednesday that it would be spinning off its military and government services business focused on facilities management,... [Read the full story here]

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Air Force Looks to Boost Combat Readiness

The Air Force will spend more money to boost combat readiness if Congress passes a budget to reduce the impact of sequestration, but the military branch is still exploring how additional dollars might... [Read the full story here]

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Google Buys Robotics Tech Maker Boston Dynamics

Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) has acquired engineering and robotics design company Boston Dynamics for an undisclosed amount, the New York Times reported Saturday. [Read the full story here]

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Reverse auctions grow up -- FCW

Steve Kelman contends that the recent GAO report shows the practice has truly arrived [Read the full story here]

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Firms to Boost Forecasts with Budget Deal

Lockheed Martin Chief Executive Officer Marillyn Hewson said the company will probably revise its 2014 sales forecast if the Senate this week joins the House in passing the two-year federal budget agreement. [Read the full story here]

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Partnering To Power Up Africa

President Barack Obama’s campaign to double the number of people in Sub-Saharan Africa with access to electrical power is picking up steam. As part of the Power Africa initiative, the Ethiopia... [Read the full story here]

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The Acquisition Corner: Reverse Auctions: Where Are The Cost Savings?

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