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Jim Garrettson

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Jim Garrettson is the founder of Both Potomac Officers Club and ExecutiveBiz

Bob Coleman of Six3 Systems is on the Acquisition Path

In less than a year, Bob Coleman’s Six3 Systems, focusing on national security service providers, has managed two acquisitions. The

2009 People to Watch: What Have They Been Up To?

Brad Antle: Searching for the next big IT services and engineering company Brad Antle started the year as President of

Career Advice for Women in Government Contracting

Three times is a charm, and the recent elevation of Linda Hudson to head of US operations for BAE Systems
Dell Completes Offer for Perot SystemsM&A Activity

Dell Completes Offer for Perot Systems

Dell today announced the completion of its offer for Perot Systems, which expired Monday at midnight (EST). Dell has accepted
Still Waiting for Automated Warfare and SoldiersNews

Still Waiting for Automated Warfare and Soldiers

While the idea of fighting machines taking the place of soldiers is as old as Pygmalion, the arrival of Terminator-style
Xerox Buys ACS: Who’s Next in the Hardware Invasion?Executive Moves

Xerox Buys ACS: Who’s Next in the Hardware Invasion?

Last year, HP bought professional services giant EDS.  Last week, Perot Systems was bought by Dell.  This week, hardware giant
Hardware Acquisitions: First EDS,  Now Perot Systems…Who’s Next?Executive Moves

Hardware Acquisitions: First EDS, Now Perot Systems…Who’s Next?

This week, hardware firms continued their expansion into the services sector with Dell’s acquisition of Perot Systems.  Last year, HP
Cobham Defense,  Electronic Systems Corporation: The $1.4 Billion Contractor You May Have Never Heard OfExecutive Moves

Cobham Defense, Electronic Systems Corporation: The $1.4 Billion Contractor You May Have Never Heard Of

Last year, Cobham purchased the Surveillance and Attack business unit of BAE Systems in Lansdale and M/A-COM, as well as
Are DoD Budget Cuts Ever Coming?Executive Moves

Are DoD Budget Cuts Ever Coming?

We reported in June that new administration’s defense budget includes major cuts to Missile Defense, Future Combat Systems and Navy