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States offer big incentives for data centers’ growth
States across the U.S. are competing to attract data centers by offering major incentives and tax breaks, sparking pushback in local communities.
VTG acquires 3 Northern Virginia tech companies
Chantilly-based engineering firm VTG announced last week that it has acquired three firms in an effort to expand its intelligence community footprint. On April 30, VTG announced that it acquired Fulton, Maryland-based Triaplex.
Goldschmitt & Associates to lay off 217 employees
A Sterling-based business management firm, Goldschmitt and Associates, expects to lay off 217 employees beginning May 1, it said in a letter to the state's Department of Workforce Development & Advancement last week.
Commanders and Washington agree to a deal to build at RFK Stadium site
Washington’s NFL franchise is set to return to the nation’s capital as part of an agreement between the organization and the District of Columbia government to build on the site of the old RFK Stadium.
Reston Limousine sold to Texas company
Dallas-based TBL Group, a transportation and logistics management acquisition company, has purchased Reston Limousine & Travel Service, a Sterling-based transportation company started in 1990. According to TBL’s website, the company will be known as Reston Transportation. Financial terms were not disclosed. Since its founding, Reston Limo has grown from five vehicles to a fleet of [&hell[...]
DXC Technology names new chief procurement officer
Fortune 500 global IT company DXC Technology announced Wednesday that it has appointed Anders Lange as chief procurement officer. In the role, Lange will lead the Ashburn-based company’s global procurement function, where he will spearhead transformation initiatives, including expanding artificial intelligence adoption to streamline processes and drive growth. He will report to James Walker,[...]
Dulles-based Nightwing acquires Herndon’s Roka Security
Dulles-based intelligence solutions company Nightwing announced Thursday that it has acquired cybersecurity services company Roka Security, which is based in Herndon. The companies did not disclose financial details in the announcement. Nightwing was previously the cybersecurity and intelligence division for Fortune Global 500 aerospace and defense contractor RTX, previously known as Raytheon Tech[...]
Statewide home sales declined in February
Virginia home sales slowed in February, according to statewide sales data released Tuesday by Virginia Realtors. The trade association reports that there was a pullback in closed sales in February, with 6,129 homes sold statewide. That’s 604 fewer sales than last February — a 9% decrease. “Some of this was likely due to winter weather […]
Loudoun County supervisors shake up data center regulations
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved major changes on Tuesday night to how the county regulates data centers, eliminating them as a by-right use. The board voted 7-2 to alter the county’s comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance, with supervisors Kristen Umstattd and Caleb Kershner making the dissenting votes. The comprehensive plan amendment makes data […]
DXC Technology promotes HR executive
Fortune 500 global IT company DXC Technology announced Thursday that it has promoted Jennifer Ragone to chief people officer. In the role, Ragone will lead the Ashburn-based company’s global hiring strategy. She was most recently vice president of business HR at DXC, which she joined in 2017 as vice president of human capital consulting, digital […]
Loudoun County advances changes to data center regulations
Loudoun County has 117 data centers in the pipeline, but its Board of Supervisors is considering substantial changes to how the county regulates the booming industry due to growing concerns from residents. A board vote this week moved the issue forward, with a second vote expected in March to deal with expectations for pending data […]
Booz Allen to pay $15.8M fine to settle fraud allegations
Booz Allen Hamilton, the McLean-based Fortune 500 global management consultant, has agreed to pay a $15.875 million fine to the federal government to settle allegations that one of its subsidiaries violated the False Claims Act, the Department of Justice announced Jan. 3. According to the DOJ’s statement, two former program managers at Maryland-based Booz Allen […]
