IBM showed its prioritization of public sector and federal markets through its $1.2 billion acquisition of Octo Consulting, which closed in the spring and is the largest such transaction in the history of Big Blue's consulting business.This episode features an update on the integration and where that combination fits into IBM's larger, global vision for itself. The guests are Susan Wedge, managing partner for the U.S. public and federal market at IBM Consulting; and Mark Johnson, vice president of technology for the U.S. federal market at IBM.One way IBM characterizes that vision is in its push to make a bigger impact for its clients, including those in U.S. government. Wedge and Johnson explain what that means and how they see the combined IBM-and-Octo team contributing to Big Blue's larger strategy and vision that centers around artificial intelligence and hybrid cloud computing.IBM ranked at spot No. 28 on our 2023 Top 100.

IBM showed its prioritization of public sector and federal markets through its $1.2 billion acquisition of Octo Consulting, which closed in the spring and is the largest such transaction in the history of Big Blue's consulting business.This episode features an update on the integration and where that combination fits into IBM's larger, global vision for itself. The guests are Susan Wedge, managing partner for the U.S. public and federal market at IBM Consulting; and Mark Johnson, vice president of technology for the U.S. federal market at IBM.One way IBM characterizes that vision is in its push to make a bigger impact for its clients, including those in U.S. government. Wedge and Johnson explain what that means and how they see the combined IBM-and-Octo team contributing to Big Blue's larger strategy and vision that centers around artificial intelligence and hybrid cloud computing.IBM ranked at spot No. 28 on our 2023 Top 100.

IBM's blueprint for making a bigger impact across public sector

Some truth exists in the often-repeated statement that the government market has some resilience to pressures from the global economy, but companies do still have to deal with them.How contractors are navigating a world of inflation and higher interest rates is the launch pad of this episode featuring Ruth Ann Clark, managing director for aerospace, defense and government services at JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking; and Don Irwin, managing director and banker team leader at J.P. Morgan Private Bank.Unlike other markets, GovCon has the unique fabric of how its singular customer set buys and adopts technology and that shapes how companies position themselves to win contracts.Clark and Irwin share their perspectives on how companies are deciding which tech domains to focus on, plus where the middle-tier contractor fits in today's market landscape that often looks like a barbell shape between small businesses and large multibillion-dollar corporations.

Some truth exists in the often-repeated statement that the government market has some resilience to pressures from the global economy, but companies do still have to deal with them.How contractors are navigating a world of inflation and higher interest rates is the launch pad of this episode featuring Ruth Ann Clark, managing director for aerospace, defense and government services at JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking; and Don Irwin, managing director and banker team leader at J.P. Morgan Private Bank.Unlike other markets, GovCon has the unique fabric of how its singular customer set buys and adopts technology and that shapes how companies position themselves to win contracts.Clark and Irwin share their perspectives on how companies are deciding which tech domains to focus on, plus where the middle-tier contractor fits in today's market landscape that often looks like a barbell shape between small businesses and large multibillion-dollar corporations.

What 2023's economy means for GovCon

With a new majority owner and chief executive in place, Empower AI is embarking on a new approach in its push to be a leading provider of artificial intelligence tools in the federal landscape.The path Empower AI has mapped out for itself is the focus of this episode featuring Jeff Bohling, who was named chief executive in February as the global investor KKR took majority ownership of the company.Empower AI is starting to talk about itself more as a solutions-oriented business versus one focused on making products, a shift Bohling describes as giving the company greater focus and alignment with how agencies are looking to buy AI.ChatGPT featured prominently in this conversation. Bohling shares his perspective on what that technology has done to the overall AI dialogue, and how his time as cofounder and owner of a restaurant informs him in this current role.

With a new majority owner and chief executive in place, Empower AI is embarking on a new approach in its push to be a leading provider of artificial intelligence tools in the federal landscape.The path Empower AI has mapped out for itself is the focus of this episode featuring Jeff Bohling, who was named chief executive in February as the global investor KKR took majority ownership of the company.Empower AI is starting to talk about itself more as a solutions-oriented business versus one focused on making products, a shift Bohling describes as giving the company greater focus and alignment with how agencies are looking to buy AI.ChatGPT featured prominently in this conversation. Bohling shares his perspective on what that technology has done to the overall AI dialogue, and how his time as cofounder and owner of a restaurant informs him in this current role.

All about Empower AI's shift to solutions

Deloitte's identity as a global professional services firm means it looks to be more than just a provider of advisory support for its clients and particularly with federal agencies.Jason Salzetti, who leads Deloitte's government and public services practice, explains in this episode how that 26,000-employee team is working with its federal clients today on navigating the increasing speeds and rates of change with technology and how they operate.A big component of that approach means Deloitte looks to be at the intersection of implementation, integration and consulting. Salzetti goes over how Deloitte does that and why he sees federal clients now thinking differently about risk when it comes to innovation.Other topics on the agenda included how the "GPS" team will work with Deloitte's space practice, and Salzetti's perspectives on human capital macrotrends his colleagues at the Deloitte Center for Government Insights studied.Deloitte ranked at No. 15 on our 2023 Top 100.

Deloitte's identity as a global professional services firm means it looks to be more than just a provider of advisory support for its clients and particularly with federal agencies.Jason Salzetti, who leads Deloitte's government and public services practice, explains in this episode how that 26,000-employee team is working with its federal clients today on navigating the increasing speeds and rates of change with technology and how they operate.A big component of that approach means Deloitte looks to be at the intersection of implementation, integration and consulting. Salzetti goes over how Deloitte does that and why he sees federal clients now thinking differently about risk when it comes to innovation.Other topics on the agenda included how the "GPS" team will work with Deloitte's space practice, and Salzetti's perspectives on human capital macrotrends his colleagues at the Deloitte Center for Government Insights studied.Deloitte ranked at No. 15 on our 2023 Top 100.

Deloitte's view of how tech implementation, integration and consulting go together

BAE Systems' U.S. subsidiary has made working well with others across the government and commercial technology landscapes a core part of its strategy and story to tell as a federal systems integrator.Peder Jungck, vice president and general manager for intelligence solutions at BAE Systems Inc.'s intelligence and security segment, knows both of those worlds well given he was chief executive of a cybersecurity company that became a government contractor in the early 2000s.As Jungck explains in this episode, knowing the market will be disrupted and where said disruption is coming from means his business is off to a good start. Jungck and our Ross Wilkers also go over today's role of the federal integrator, data management trends across government and what the I&amp;S business is up to in working with BAE's Fast Labs advanced research team.BAE Systems Inc. ranked No. 24 on our 2023 Top 100.

BAE Systems' U.S. subsidiary has made working well with others across the government and commercial technology landscapes a core part of its strategy and story to tell as a federal systems integrator.Peder Jungck, vice president and general manager for intelligence solutions at BAE Systems Inc.'s intelligence and security segment, knows both of those worlds well given he was chief executive of a cybersecurity company that became a government contractor in the early 2000s.As Jungck explains in this episode, knowing the market will be disrupted and where said disruption is coming from means his business is off to a good start. Jungck and our Ross Wilkers also go over today's role of the federal integrator, data management trends across government and what the I&amp;S business is up to in working with BAE's Fast Labs advanced research team.BAE Systems Inc. ranked No. 24 on our 2023 Top 100.

BAE sees teaming as foundational to its success

Noblis' goal is to be at the intersections of research, science and technology for federal agencies as they think beyond just adopting "what's next."For this episode, Noblis' chief executive Mile Corrigan explains how company No. 76 on our 2023 Top 100 is carrying out the seven-year blueprint for itself that the team calls "Vision 2030."Vision 2030 at its core is all about aligning everything inside Noblis to those common goals, including its many teams of employees and how Noblis recruits the people for them. Corrigan describes to our Ross Wilkers how Noblis focuses on both how new hires get onboarded and the experiences prospective candidates have when applying to join the firm, including so-called "boomerang hires."Corrigan also updates Wilkers on the continuing shift in Noblis' delivery model they went over on this podcast nearly two years ago, where the firm finds itself writing "more code than papers."

Noblis' goal is to be at the intersections of research, science and technology for federal agencies as they think beyond just adopting "what's next."For this episode, Noblis' chief executive Mile Corrigan explains how company No. 76 on our<a href="https://washingtontechnology.com/rankings/top-100/2023/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 2023 Top 100</a> is carrying out the seven-year blueprint for itself that the team calls "Vision 2030."Vision 2030 at its core is all about aligning everything inside Noblis to those common goals, including its many teams of employees and how Noblis recruits the people for them. Corrigan describes to our Ross Wilkers how Noblis focuses on both how new hires get onboarded and the experiences prospective candidates have when applying to join the firm, including so-called "boomerang hires."Corrigan also updates Wilkers on the continuing shift in Noblis' delivery model they went over on this podcast nearly two years ago, where the firm finds itself writing "more code than papers."

The tech and investment threads of Noblis 'Vision 2030'

Edition number 30 of the Washington Technology Top 100 rankings is now live for all to use as a resource for more than just the numbers behind the federal market's largest technology and services contractors.This latest episode of WT 360's Info Session series has our Nick Wakeman and Ross Wilkers do some talking about some of the numbers, including those that do not jump off the page. But the majority of their chat is about what the Top 100 tells us about what directions these government contractors are going in and that of the market.One company of particular interest to everyone in the market is No. 9 Peraton, whose CEO Stu Shea sat down with Nick for an on-stage interview at WT's June 6 event to unveil the list. Nick summarizes his takeaways from that conversation, as does Ross from the perspective of an audience member.The upcoming CEO transition at Science Applications International Corp. is on the agenda for this episode as well.

Edition number 30 of the Washington Technology Top 100 rankings is now live for all to use as a resource for more than just the numbers behind the federal market's largest technology and services contractors.This latest episode of WT 360's Info Session series has our Nick Wakeman and Ross Wilkers do some talking about some of the numbers, including those that do not jump off the page. But the majority of their chat is about what the Top 100 tells us about what directions these government contractors are going in and that of the market.One company of particular interest to everyone in the market is No. 9 Peraton, whose CEO Stu Shea sat down with Nick for an on-stage interview at WT's June 6 event to unveil the list. Nick summarizes his takeaways from that conversation, as does Ross from the perspective of an audience member.The upcoming CEO transition at Science Applications International Corp. is on the agenda for this episode as well.

WT 360's Info Session dissects the 2023 Top 100

Advent International's acquisition of Ultra Electronics in the summer of 2022 was one in a series of investments the private equity firm has made in defense and government contractors: $28 billion to be exact within the past three-and-a-half years.For this episode, we turn the lens on the Ultra Intelligence &amp; Communications business unit by hearing from its president Jon Rucker on how that team contributes to the larger whole that is Ultra Electronics.Rucker is six months into this role in leading Ultra I&amp;C, whose core product and service lines also include cybersecurity and electronic warfare. Where the business is looking to invest is a main focus of this conversation, as is how Ultra balances honoring its nearly 100-year brand amid the push into new markets.

Advent International's acquisition of Ultra Electronics in the summer of 2022 was one in a series of investments the private equity firm has made in defense and government contractors: $28 billion to be exact within the past three-and-a-half years.For this episode, we turn the lens on the Ultra Intelligence &amp; Communications business unit by hearing from its president Jon Rucker on how that team contributes to the larger whole that is Ultra Electronics.Rucker is six months into this role in leading Ultra I&amp;C, whose core product and service lines also include cybersecurity and electronic warfare. Where the business is looking to invest is a main focus of this conversation, as is how Ultra balances honoring its nearly 100-year brand amid the push into new markets.

Ultra I&C's gameplan for its new private equity era

ICF has a new organization in place that focuses on enabling technology innovation and its connection to service delivery across all of the firm's public and private sector markets.Joining WT 360 to take us through the team's mission and its place in ICF's overall strategy are Mark Lee and Kyle Tuberson, respectively chief technology executive and CTO at ICF.This is merely the latest in a series of moves by ICF to place itself further at the intersection of tech implementation, advisory and consulting work for government and commercial clients.As ICF sees things: the client demand landscape has similar themes no matter which market is of discussion. As Lee and Tuberson tell it to our Ross Wilkers: those with the job title of technologist and others more in the domain knowledge type of role all have equal importance.

ICF has a new organization in place that focuses on enabling technology innovation and its connection to service delivery across all of the firm's public and private sector markets.Joining WT 360 to take us through the team's mission and its place in ICF's overall strategy are Mark Lee and Kyle Tuberson, respectively chief technology executive and CTO at ICF.This is merely the latest in a series of moves by ICF to place itself further at the intersection of tech implementation, advisory and consulting work for government and commercial clients.As ICF sees things: the client demand landscape has similar themes no matter which market is of discussion. As Lee and Tuberson tell it to our Ross Wilkers: those with the job title of technologist and others more in the domain knowledge type of role all have equal importance.

ICF's vision for its tech office goes beyond ones and zeros

AT&amp;T is constantly looking for ways to bring its commercial networking and other technologies forward to government agencies.Our guest for this episode to go over that strategy is Zee Hussain -- president of public sector, FirstNet and healthcare at AT&amp;T. He explains how the public sector team works to align itself with the goals and vision of the corporation at-large to be a world leader in technology and connectivity.Hussain also highlights both the investments AT&amp;T has made in its core network and partnerships with other companies in the federal market to make both 5G and its augmenting capabilities a reality for agencies.What's next for the FirstNet public safety network AT&amp;T has been building out since 2017? Hussain answers that question as well.

AT&amp;T is constantly looking for ways to bring its commercial networking and other technologies forward to government agencies.Our guest for this episode to go over that strategy is Zee Hussain -- president of public sector, FirstNet and healthcare at AT&amp;T. He explains how the public sector team works to align itself with the goals and vision of the corporation at-large to be a world leader in technology and connectivity.Hussain also highlights both the investments AT&amp;T has made in its core network and partnerships with other companies in the federal market to make both 5G and its augmenting capabilities a reality for agencies.What's next for the FirstNet public safety network AT&amp;T has been building out since 2017? Hussain answers that question as well.

All about AT&T's public sector strategy and today's 5G landscape

WT 360 is where the conversation takes place on what’s driving the federal government market now and where the sector is going. Editor-In-Chief Nick Wakeman and Senior Staff Reporter Ross Wilkers look at the market from all angles through interviews with industry executives and informed observers of the sector.

WT 360: The market from all angles

Listen in on our Top 100 interview with General Dynamics executive Chris Marzilli, who leads the company's MIssion Systems and Information Technology businesses, as he shares the company's strategy and outlook in Part 1 of a two part podcast. In this part, Marzilli talks about the changes that GD has been going through in recent years including acquisitions, divestitures and restructuring of the company. The goal is quality revenue and growth and as he explains that means picking what businesses the company wants to be in and what it doesn't. Marzilli also talks about how the market is changing and what the means to General Dynamics.

Listen in on our Top 100 interview with General Dynamics executive Chris Marzilli, who leads the company's MIssion Systems and Information Technology businesses, as he shares the company's strategy and outlook in Part 1 of a two part podcast. In this part, Marzilli talks about the changes that GD has been going through in recent years including acquisitions, divestitures and restructuring of the company. The goal is quality revenue and growth and as he explains that means picking what businesses the company wants to be in and what it doesn't. Marzilli also talks about how the market is changing and what the means to General Dynamics.

General Dynamics exec shares strategic insights

The history of IT innovation can be divided into several eras (mainfraime, PC, the Web, etc.) and SAIC Chief Technology Officer Charles Onstott explains what era we are in now and what might be coming next. In our conversation we talk about the current era of MACC (you'll need to listen to learn what that is) and how there’s a possibility that IT might not be the primary driver of innovation going forward. It’ll still play a critical role but other technologies will drive change as well. The challenge is keeping up. Your success will depend on it.

The history of IT innovation can be divided into several eras (mainfraime, PC, the Web, etc.) and SAIC Chief Technology Officer Charles Onstott explains what era we are in now and what might be coming next. In our conversation we talk about the current era of MACC (you'll need to listen to learn what that is) and how there’s a possibility that IT might not be the primary driver of innovation going forward. It’ll still play a critical role but other technologies will drive change as well. The challenge is keeping up. Your success will depend on it.

Are you ready for the next great tech era?

Listen to our interview with SAIC CEO Tony Moraco as he shares how buying Engility accelerates SAIC's strategy, what its integration plan is, and where he sees opportunities for growth. Moraco shares about lessons learned from SAIC's acquisition of Scitor and how Engility brings SAIC critical mass in the intelligence and space markets. He also talks about what he sees as the key factors that will drive SAIC's success over the next several years. This is part 1 of a two-part podcast. In part 2, Moraco shares more about SAIC's goals and strategic approach to the market.

Listen to our interview with SAIC CEO Tony Moraco as he shares how buying Engility accelerates SAIC's strategy, what its integration plan is, and where he sees opportunities for growth. Moraco shares about lessons learned from SAIC's acquisition of Scitor and how Engility brings SAIC critical mass in the intelligence and space markets. He also talks about what he sees as the key factors that will drive SAIC's success over the next several years. This is part 1 of a two-part podcast. In part 2, Moraco shares more about SAIC's goals and strategic approach to the market.

Project 38: SAIC's Moraco on the Engility acquisition

JEDI was a blockbuster award to Microsoft as they bested Amazon Web Services but don't call it an upset. In fact, many systems integrators are giving it a simple shrug of the shoulders because the winner really wasn't that critical for them. Most SIs work with both Microsoft and AWS so they saw an opportunity to support JEDI no matter who won. Wilkers and Wakeman also discuss protests and Oracle's continuing fight against JEDI. And then there is the mergers and acquisition activity which remains strong. The pair discuss what these activities mean and what's next as we head into the final weeks of 2019.

JEDI was a blockbuster award to Microsoft as they bested Amazon Web Services but don't call it an upset. In fact, many systems integrators are giving it a simple shrug of the shoulders because the winner really wasn't that critical for them. Most SIs work with both Microsoft and AWS so they saw an opportunity to support JEDI no matter who won. Wilkers and Wakeman also discuss protests and Oracle's continuing fight against JEDI. And then there is the mergers and acquisition activity which remains strong. The pair discuss what these activities mean and what's next as we head into the final weeks of 2019.

Reporters Notebook: JEDI fallout

A matchmaker in the government market must be an intermediary that possesses a deep understanding of two key items: what customers are asking for, and the companies whose capabilities might fill that need. Stephanie Alexander and Katie Bilek are the matchmakers at Govmates where they blend art and algorithm to connect customers and companies. In this podcast interview with Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers, they share the perspective they’ve gained from their unique perch in the market, including views on non-traditional players, small business challenges and what differentiation really means.

A matchmaker in the government market must be an intermediary that possesses a deep understanding of two key items: what customers are asking for, and the companies whose capabilities might fill that need. Stephanie Alexander and Katie Bilek are the matchmakers at Govmates where they blend art and algorithm to connect customers and companies. In this podcast interview with Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers, they share the perspective they’ve gained from their unique perch in the market, including views on non-traditional players, small business challenges and what differentiation really means.

The art of matchmaking and differentiation

Chris Marzilli

In part 2 of our interview with General Dynamics Chris Marzilli, we dive deeper into the strategic direction of the Mission Systems and Information Technology businesses, including the integration of CSRA and how Mission Systems and IT go to market together. Marzilli shares how the No. 2 company on the 2019 Washington Technology Top 100 sees the evolving opportunities in the federal market.

In part 2 of our interview with General Dynamics Chris Marzilli, we dive deeper into the strategic direction of the Mission Systems and Information Technology businesses, including the integration of CSRA and how Mission Systems and IT go to market together. Marzilli shares how the No. 2 company on the 2019 Washington Technology Top 100 sees the evolving opportunities in the federal market.

GD's Chris Marzilli strategic insights part 2

Washington Technology Editor Nick Wakeman and Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers share their insights on the major happenings in the GovCon market during the first two months of 2019. From the end of the partial government shutdown to early M&amp;A activity to the prospects of the return of sequestration and what's next for JEDI, Wakeman and Wilkers talk about some of the major factors driving the government market. These two veteran reporters have talked to some of the leading executives in the market who shared their strategic plans and what might come next in the GovCon space. Listen as Wakeman and Wilker share what they've learned and what they see coming in 2019.

Washington Technology Editor Nick Wakeman and Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers share their insights on the major happenings in the GovCon market during the first two months of 2019. From the end of the partial government shutdown to early M&amp;A activity to the prospects of the return of sequestration and what's next for JEDI, Wakeman and Wilkers talk about some of the major factors driving the government market. These two veteran reporters have talked to some of the leading executives in the market who shared their strategic plans and what might come next in the GovCon space. Listen as Wakeman and Wilker share what they've learned and what they see coming in 2019.

Project 38: Reporters' Notebook II

Get a glimpse at how the business of government contracting has shifted to a different pace and cadence amid the COVID-19 pandemic in this episode with Amber Hart and Lisa Shea Mundt, the founders in charge at market intelligence firm The Pulse of GovCon. With some exceptions, much of the world has shifted to a largely stay-at-home setup that is causing both government contractors and their agency customers to think and collaborate in different ways with much of their personnel working remotely. With their business development and proposal consultant hats on, Hart and Mundt share insights into how GovCon firms and agencies have made that shift and what that looks like now in terms of daily operations. Hart and Mundt also have their eyes on where federal dollars are going as part of the overall COVID-19 response and have important words of wisdom every business should take heed of before looking to position for that funding.

Get a glimpse at how the business of government contracting has shifted to a different pace and cadence amid the COVID-19 pandemic in this episode with Amber Hart and Lisa Shea Mundt, the founders in charge at market intelligence firm The Pulse of GovCon. With some exceptions, much of the world has shifted to a largely stay-at-home setup that is causing both government contractors and their agency customers to think and collaborate in different ways with much of their personnel working remotely. With their business development and proposal consultant hats on, Hart and Mundt share insights into how GovCon firms and agencies have made that shift and what that looks like now in terms of daily operations. Hart and Mundt also have their eyes on where federal dollars are going as part of the overall COVID-19 response and have important words of wisdom every business should take heed of before looking to position for that funding.

What GovCon's new 'business as usual' looks like during pandemic

Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers speaks with Peder Jungck, BAE Systems Inc. vice president and general manager for intelligence solutions, about how technology is remaking the defense market and what it'll take to win the future. This is the second in a series of interviews by Wilkers with defense executives about how the market is changing and how their companies are adapting. Critical issues include the pressure to manage data and extract value from it, the evolving role of the systems integrator, and how to track emerging commercial technologies.

Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers speaks with Peder Jungck, BAE Systems Inc. vice president and general manager for intelligence solutions, about how technology is remaking the defense market and what it'll take to win the future. This is the second in a series of interviews by Wilkers with defense executives about how the market is changing and how their companies are adapting. Critical issues include the pressure to manage data and extract value from it, the evolving role of the systems integrator, and how to track emerging commercial technologies.

BAE Systems and the future of defense

Yogesh Khanna

General Dynamics IT Chief Technology Officer Yogesh Khanna talks about how cloud computing and the push for cybersecurity are fundamentally changing the market and what systems integrators delivering to customers. Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers conducts his third interview with a senior defense executive about how the sector is going through a period of great disruption. For Khanna, cloud and cyber are only the beginning. In fact, cloud doesn't really matter. It is what you deliver on the cloud. In other words, the mission and that is why cybersecurity is at the heart of what customers are demanding.

General Dynamics IT Chief Technology Officer Yogesh Khanna talks about how cloud computing and the push for cybersecurity are fundamentally changing the market and what systems integrators delivering to customers. Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers conducts his third interview with a senior defense executive about how the sector is going through a period of great disruption. For Khanna, cloud and cyber are only the beginning. In fact, cloud doesn't really matter. It is what you deliver on the cloud. In other words, the mission and that is why cybersecurity is at the heart of what customers are demanding.

GDIT's Yogesh Khanna on how cloud and cyber disrupt the market

Bob Lohfeld Jr

Bob Lohfeld Jr. , founder and CEO of Sev1Tech, explains why he sold his mid-tier company to a private equity firm.  The decision wasn't about cashing out -- he's not going anywhere -- but the infusion of resources from DFW Capital Partners will give Sev1Tech the ability to accelerate its growth. The acquisition of Sev1Tech is just one of many involving private equity firms buying mid-tier platforms. And Lohfeld's interview gives us unique insights into why more of these deals are happening in today's market.

Bob Lohfeld Jr. , founder and CEO of Sev1Tech, explains why he sold his mid-tier company to a private equity firm. The decision wasn't about cashing out -- he's not going anywhere -- but the infusion of resources from DFW Capital Partners will give Sev1Tech the ability to accelerate its growth. The acquisition of Sev1Tech is just one of many involving private equity firms buying mid-tier platforms. And Lohfeld's interview gives us unique insights into why more of these deals are happening in today's market.

Bob Lohfeld Jr. and the power of private equity

Explore the impact of COVID-19 on the GovCon supply chain in Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers' interview with Chris Meissner, founding partner with the 202 Group, a data analytics and market intelligence firm. Meissner's firm specializes in using rich analytics tools to examine tech trends and develop competitive intelligence, particularly around the supply chain. There are still a lot of unknowns, but Meissner explains the areas to pay attention to as the market moves forward.

Explore the impact of COVID-19 on the GovCon supply chain in Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers' interview with Chris Meissner, founding partner with the 202 Group, a data analytics and market intelligence firm. Meissner's firm specializes in using rich analytics tools to examine tech trends and develop competitive intelligence, particularly around the supply chain. There are still a lot of unknowns, but Meissner explains the areas to pay attention to as the market moves forward.

COVID-19 and the risk to the GovCon supply chain

Executives from Dovel Technologies share why the company is going through a leadership transition and what it says about their growth strategy. Dovel is moving into the next phase of its growth, the type of change many companies find challenging. Often the skills that got you to one level of success aren't the same ones that will get you to the next. Something has to give. Dovel's Paul Lesley talks about why he moved from CEO to executive chairman and new CEO Damon Griggs shares what's next for the rapidly growing midtier contractor.

Executives from Dovel Technologies share why the company is going through a leadership transition and what it says about their growth strategy. Dovel is moving into the next phase of its growth, the type of change many companies find challenging. Often the skills that got you to one level of success aren't the same ones that will get you to the next. Something has to give. Dovel's Paul Lesley talks about why he moved from CEO to executive chairman and new CEO Damon Griggs shares what's next for the rapidly growing midtier contractor.

What's behind Dovel's leadership transition

In this episode, Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers interviews Raytheon’s Dave Wajsgras about the transformation that is occurring across the defense market and how Raytheon is disrupting itself. Disruption and transformation are common themes across the defense sector and Wajsgras shares what it means to Raytheon, including the impact of the pending acquisition of United Technology Corp.’s defense and aerospace businesses. This is the first in a series of interviews with defense industry executives as they discuss the changes occurring across the market.

In this episode, Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers interviews Raytheon’s Dave Wajsgras about the transformation that is occurring across the defense market and how Raytheon is disrupting itself. Disruption and transformation are common themes across the defense sector and Wajsgras shares what it means to Raytheon, including the impact of the pending acquisition of United Technology Corp.’s defense and aerospace businesses. This is the first in a series of interviews with defense industry executives as they discuss the changes occurring across the market.

How Raytheon's tech business is disrupting itself

Tom Romeo

Listen to our Top 100 interview with Tom Romeo as he describes how the acquisition of General Dynamics call center business has positioned Maximius for a new era of growth. The deal with GD vaulted Maximus from No. 72 on the Top 100 to No. 25. But beyond its ranking Romero sees opportunities for more citizen engagement work as well as opportunities to its capabilities to deliver more "as a service" solutions to government customers. As it integrates the acquisition, Maximus is building its sales and business development organizations so that it can better compete with the "big boys" as Romeo calls them. He readily admits the company cannot sneak under the radar anymore.

Listen to our Top 100 interview with Tom Romeo as he describes how the acquisition of General Dynamics call center business has positioned Maximius for a new era of growth. The deal with GD vaulted Maximus from No. 72 on the Top 100 to No. 25. But beyond its ranking Romero sees opportunities for more citizen engagement work as well as opportunities to its capabilities to deliver more "as a service" solutions to government customers. As it integrates the acquisition, Maximus is building its sales and business development organizations so that it can better compete with the "big boys" as Romeo calls them. He readily admits the company cannot sneak under the radar anymore.

Tom Romeo and the Maximus transformation

The month of February started with a bang with several important news stories breaking within days of each other, including big news from Leidos, SAIC and the CIA. Leidos closed a $1 billion acquisition and then announced another deal just as big. The next day the Navy picked them for the $7.7 billion NGEN award, a takeaway from the incumbent , Perspecta. Not to be outdone, SAIC announced their own deal, a $1.2 billion acquisition of Unisys Federal. And that deal will fundamentally change how SAIC goes to market. That's enough news for one week but we also had the release of the final CMMC standards, AECOM completed its spin-off of Amentum, PAE went public, Huntington Ingalls signed a $350 million deal to buy marine robotic developer Hydroid, and, finally, the CIA released the draft solicitation for its multi-billion cloud contract, Commercial Cloud Enterprise. And just to add a little more color, Amazon Web Services filed a request to depose President Trump and others as part of its protest battle over the JEDI cloud contract. Catching their breath, Editor Nick Wakeman and Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers give their take on what all this news means and what they see ahead in the market.

The month of February started with a bang with several important news stories breaking within days of each other, including big news from Leidos, SAIC and the CIA. Leidos closed a $1 billion acquisition and then announced another deal just as big. The next day the Navy picked them for the $7.7 billion NGEN award, a takeaway from the incumbent , Perspecta. Not to be outdone, SAIC announced their own deal, a $1.2 billion acquisition of Unisys Federal. And that deal will fundamentally change how SAIC goes to market. That's enough news for one week but we also had the release of the final CMMC standards, AECOM completed its spin-off of Amentum, PAE went public, Huntington Ingalls signed a $350 million deal to buy marine robotic developer Hydroid, and, finally, the CIA released the draft solicitation for its multi-billion cloud contract, Commercial Cloud Enterprise. And just to add a little more color, Amazon Web Services filed a request to depose President Trump and others as part of its protest battle over the JEDI cloud contract. Catching their breath, Editor Nick Wakeman and Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers give their take on what all this news means and what they see ahead in the market.

Reporter's Notebook: Big news comes in bunches

Chuck Harrington, chairman and CEO of Parsons, shares the strategy behind their move to the public market after years as an employee-owned company. In our conversation, he talks about the IPO process but also why it was important to make that move for the company as it targets more growth in the federal market. The company has been active acquirer in recent years and the pubic offering only adds more fuel for Parsons to make deals. Harrington shares this and more in a conversation with Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers.

Chuck Harrington, chairman and CEO of Parsons, shares the strategy behind their move to the public market after years as an employee-owned company. In our conversation, he talks about the IPO process but also why it was important to make that move for the company as it targets more growth in the federal market. The company has been active acquirer in recent years and the pubic offering only adds more fuel for Parsons to make deals. Harrington shares this and more in a conversation with Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers.

Inside Parsons' IPO strategy and beyond

Mark Testoni

We talk to Mark Testoni, CEO of SAP NS2 , about how even without an award yet JEDI has been a force in the market and points the way to more disruption. Traditional government contractors and their customers are increasing their embrace of commercial technologies but there is still more to do. And all of this is laying the foundation for more disruption when 5G gains momentum and ushers in a new era of innovation and change in the market.

We talk to Mark Testoni, CEO of SAP NS2 , about how even without an award yet JEDI has been a force in the market and points the way to more disruption. Traditional government contractors and their customers are increasing their embrace of commercial technologies but there is still more to do. And all of this is laying the foundation for more disruption when 5G gains momentum and ushers in a new era of innovation and change in the market.

SAP's Mark Testoni on JEDI, the cloud and more disruption

In this episode of Project 38, Editor Nick Wakeman and Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers discuss some of the major stories they've been tracking, from JEDI to the M&amp;A activity that has been reshaping the market. Wakeman and Wilkers offer their perspective what the major deals such as L3 and Harris Corp. and Raytheon and United Technologies. They also discuss JEDI, DEOS and what the annual fourth quarter spending spree is revealing about trends in the market.

In this episode of Project 38, Editor Nick Wakeman and Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers discuss some of the major stories they've been tracking, from JEDI to the M&amp;A activity that has been reshaping the market. Wakeman and Wilkers offer their perspective what the major deals such as L3 and Harris Corp. and Raytheon and United Technologies. They also discuss JEDI, DEOS and what the annual fourth quarter spending spree is revealing about trends in the market.

Reporters Notebook III

SOS International is celebrating its 30th birthday this week but has its sights set well beyond that milestone for the family-owned and family-run contractor. In this Project 38 episode, CEO Julian Setian tells us what he sees the company's next 30 years looking like as the market keeps changing. While the company looks back with pride on its first 30 years, there are no plans to slow down as the company continues to evolve and find new opportunities for growth.

SOS International is celebrating its 30th birthday this week but has its sights set well beyond that milestone for the family-owned and family-run contractor. In this Project 38 episode, CEO Julian Setian tells us what he sees the company's next 30 years looking like as the market keeps changing. While the company looks back with pride on its first 30 years, there are no plans to slow down as the company continues to evolve and find new opportunities for growth.

SOS International and the next 30 years

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