Archive for October, 2009
Led by Kay Kapoor, the Women’s Center set to celebrate 35th anniversary
By Raj Sethi at 27 October, 2009, 11:42 am
Led by Honorary Chair Kay Kapoor, the Women’s Center will celebrate its 35th anniversary with many of the federal IT community’s most powerful members on Nov. 6. The anniversary celebration will take place at the Gannett Corporate Headquarters in McLean, Va.
Since its inception, the Women’s Center has paved the way for women, children and their [...]
Patricia McMahon named deputy of Northrop Grumman’s Battle Management and Engagement Systems Division
By Raj Sethi at 26 October, 2009, 1:55 pm
Today, Northrop Grumman announced the appointment of vice president Patricia McMahon as full-time deputy of its Aerospace Systems sector’s Battle Management and Engagement Systems Division. Most recently, she led the Information Operations/Electronic Attack business for the company. As vice president and deputy, she will continue her role as the site manager for the division headquarters [...]
Read More >>Linda Hudson appointed COO of BAE Systems
By Raj Sethi at 26 October, 2009, 12:01 pm
Today, BAE Systems announced that Linda Hudson has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, BAE Systems PLC, and President and CEO of BAE Systems, Inc. Linda was previously president of the company’s Land & Armaments Operating Group and takes over for General Tony Zinni, who was appointed as the Acting President and CEO of BAE Systems, [...]
Read More >>Robert Graebener named Director of DoD’s Modeling and Simulation Information Analysis Center
By Raj Sethi at 23 October, 2009, 1:55 pm
Alion Science and Technology announced that Robert Graebener, a veteran in the modeling and simulation (M&S) industry, has been named Director of the Department of Defense’s Modeling and Simulation Information Analysis Center (MSIAC). Graebener brings more than 30 years of M&S experience and leadership to the MSIAC, which is operated by Alion. He will oversee [...]
Read More >>Harris Corp. set to expand global reach
By Raj Sethi at 23 October, 2009, 12:11 pm
Yesterday, Harris Corporation announced that it is expanding its global presence with a new business operation. Under the leadership of Leon Shivamber, former corporate vice president of Supply Chain Management and Operations for Harris, the company is launching an International Business Development team as part of its Government Communications Systems Division in the United Arab [...]
Read More >>CSC brings Peter Allen aboard to drive business development for managed services
By Raj Sethi at 22 October, 2009, 11:51 am
Yesterday, CSC announced the appointment of Peter Allen to the position of group president of Strategy and Business Development for its Managed Services Sector (MSS). In this position, Allen will serve as a senior executive to sponsor and enable CSC’s growth strategies related to market positioning, major account development and strategic pursuits.
Allen most recently served [...]
Debate Continues Over More National Debt
By Al Gordon at 21 October, 2009, 2:39 pm
Americans seem to like simple arguments with simple solutions. Case in point: Recent polls indicate increasing concern over and opposition to the nation’s growing debt, despite the fact that there has been very good reasons for the added government spending. The economy has plummeted, therefore unemployment and other social service needs have skyrocketed while at [...]
Read More >>Plants that Purify
By John Mamana at 21 October, 2009, 12:26 pm
The arrival of cool weather brings closed windows and doors and a dearth of fresh air. While the average office and executive waiting area are usually decorated with a few plants, the right plants in the right places can do more than just convert carbon dioxide into oxygen. They can remove toxic chemicals and pollutants [...]
Read More >>With eye on increasing global position, Keane appoints Michael Thomas executive VP and chief sales officer
By Raj Sethi at 21 October, 2009, 10:59 am
Yesterday, Keane announced that it has appointed Michael Thomas as its executive vice president and chief sales officer. In this role, Thomas is expected to drive global sales for the IT services firm.
Thomas’ experience as a sales leader in the technology industry necessitated this move. Most recently, Thomas was executive vice president of Global Sales [...]
Revenue Generation Emerges as Take-Away Theme at DC Solar Decathlon
By Bruce Gruenewald at 19 October, 2009, 9:25 am
University teams from around the world converged on the National Mall in Washington, DC last week to build 20 homes that demonstrated the latest and greatest in solar heat and power.
The efforts were measured in 10 contests, of which half are juried and half are based largely on energy performance, according to the Solar [...]
