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The relationship between agencies and contractors can be complicated. Host Francis Rose talks with large and small vendors about trends they're seeing and the policy and regulations they're paying attention to.
Industry Chatter: CCSi's Dr. Naren Bewtra
Bewtra also shares what he thinks agencies can to do make doing business with government easier.
Industry Chatter: Agencies must get grip on big data
Randall Jackson, vice president of Federal Solutions at software firm MarkLogic, joined Industry Chatter with Francis Rose to discuss the shifting nature of Big Data and how agencies are managing it.
Industry Chatter: Jerry Edgerton on agencies' cyber posture
Blue Ridge Networks' Jerry Edgerton talks cybersecurity trends and what measures agencies should take to protect themselves on Industry Chatter with Francis Rose.
Industry Chatter: Prepare for performance under a microscope
Industry Chatter: Doug Smith, Oceus Networks
Oceus Networks integrates communications products for its customers, including federal agencies. Federal News Radio speaks with President and CEO Doug Smith.
Industry Chatter: Robie Wood on data security in a mobile world
Robie Wood is Vice President of Operations at ISG. He joins Francis Rose for this week's Industry Chatter series
Industry Chatter: Diane Cochran on hiring best practices
Diane Cochran is Chief Operating Officer, government services division for Kelly, Anderson & Associates. She joins Francis Rose on In Depth for this week's Industry Chatter segment
Industry Chatter: SAIC copes with defense cuts
Federal contractors are feeling the pinch of defense cuts. Federal News Radio spoke with Deb Alderson, president of SAIC's Defense Solutions Group, about how her company is adjusting to the cuts.
Industry Chatter: CRGT checks the tech pulse
Mobile technology is changing how the federal government works. Federal News Radio spoke with CRGT CEO Tom Ferrando, for a pulse check on technology and contracting.
Industry Chatter: Skip Trahern on changes to working with the government
Skip Trahern is President of Fedstore, and he joined us with analysis on the recent changes to working with the government.
Industry Chatter: David Kahn on helping the government communicate
David Kahn, Chief Executive Officer at Covia Labs joins Francis Rose in this week's Industry Chatter.
Analysis: OMB 25-point IT plan 'very practical'
Joe Moye, CEO of Capgemini Government Solutions, shares his thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of the IT reform plan.
Davies: Mobile computing revolution just beginning
Unisys President of Federal Systems sees lots of growth coming in mobile device use at your agency.
Before RFP, early communication in everyone's interest
Motorola's Jim Mears discusses the need for industry and government to communicate prior to a request for proposal. Mears was a guest on In Depth with Francis Rose's Industry Chatter series.
Innovation grows in 'OK to fail' culture
Innovation is a mindset, and that mindset must be prepared to make mistakes and fail. Information Experts' Marissa Levin told host Francis Rose how organizations can create an environment to foster new ideas.
Morche: Cheaper, faster telecom solutions driving better performance
You have a lot of options to consider when you're considering cloud computing. Sorting through the possibilities to find the right fit for your agency becomes tougher.
Roberts: Successful IT management relies on right people in right jobs
There's a lot of management models and techniques available, but Citizant CEO Raymond Roberts said success really comes down to the people who are managing the projects.
