World leader in the telecom information and logistics sector, Global Capacity, Inc. (GC) announced this morning the launch of a new, global tariff pricing system, GCPrice.

GCPrice will give direct access to GC’s massive database of prices and logistical information, allowing customers to scope and range telecom tariffs for Leased Line and Ethernet services in a real-time, high fidelity data environment. This database represents 75 carriers in 67 different countries, inputting over 5,000 discrete tariffs. With geographic and telecom location data points in excess of 10 million, this database represents the most comprehensive quotation development and point-of-sale information aggregating resource available online, capable of generating detailed reports for GC’s customers.

GC has a great deal of experience crafting integrated supply chain management systems and managing complex distributed data architectures, and offers its customers a one-stop-shop approach to telecom information and logistics. This Chicago, IL- based company has operating centers worldwide to

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Los Angeles-based leading shipbuilder and the second largest U.S. defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) reported impressive third quarter results, with EPS of $1.52 crossing both the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.18 and the year-ago result of $1.50. The upsurge came through higher revenue and share repurchases. Sales for the reported quarter increased 4% to $8.73 billion from $8.38 billion in the year-ago quarter. In the quarter, Shipbuilding sales grew by double digits (14%), with impressive growth from the Aerospace systems (5%), Information Systems (4%) and Technical Services (4%), while Electronic Systems grew marginally (2%). Shipbuilding sales surged primarily due to higher volume for the LPD, Virginia-class submarines and DDG programs. Aerospace Systems sales increased principally due to higher volume for unmanned aircraft programs such as Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Unmanned Aerial System (BAMS UAS), Global Hawk and Navy Unmanned Combat Air System (N-UCAS); restricted programs ...

General Dynamics Corporation (GD) recently received a $647 million contract from the U.S. Army TACOM Lifecycle Management Command for production of 352 Stryker vehicles. The contract was awarded to General Dynamics’ subsidiary General Dynamics Land Systems. The company expects to begin vehicle deliveries in July 2010. Work on the contract will be performed in Anniston, AL; Sterling Heights, MI; Lima, OH; and Ontario, Canada. The Stryker contract was originally awarded to General Dynamics in 2000. To date, the company has delivered 2,988 vehicles and trained 18,438 soldiers in their operations. The U.S. Army has seven Stryker Brigade Combat Teams, three of which are deployed in combat zones - two in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. Earlier, General Dynamics had maintained its brisk pace in order booking, taking the total backlog at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2009 to $67.6 billion. This was ...

General Dynamics Corporation (GD) yesterday bagged twin contracts worth approximately $750 million from the U.S. Army and Navy.  General Dynamics’ subsidiary General Dynamics Land Systems bagged a five-year contract worth $430 million for work at the Army tank research center. The company will provide engineering, electronics and manufacturing services. Separately, General Dynamics bagged a $320.6 million contract from the U.S. Navy. The company will design, plan and provide engineering and technical support for active nuclear submarines till October 2010.  Earlier, General Dynamics maintained its brisk pace in order booking, taking the total backlog at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2009 to $67.6 billion. This was a 22.2% rise compared to the $55.3 billion figure in the year-ago quarter.  General Dynamics engages in mission-critical information systems and technologies; land and expeditionary combat vehicles, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and business aviation. ...

General Dynamics Corporation (GD) bagged a $50 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to perform specialized research and use advanced state-of-the-art material technologies or applications in several programs within the survivability portfolio of the Pentagon. The company has significant exposure in survivability programs. General Dynamics has earlier worked on M1A2 SEP, Abrams Integrated Management (AIM) and Tank Urban Survivability Kit (TUSK) programs. These programs focused on improving the electronics, command-and-control capabilities and armor enhancements for higher crew survivability. General Dynamics finished the first half of fiscal 2009 with a total order backlog of $67.6 billion, a 22.2% rise over the year-ago period. Subsequent to that, the companies haven’t won any significant major contract. General Dynamics engages in mission-critical information systems and technologies; land and expeditionary combat vehicles, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and business aviation. The company operates through four segments: Information Systems ...

CACI International Inc. (CACI) recently reported record results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2009. Quarterly revenues of $728.9 million were up 11.3% year over year and up 8% sequentially. Organic growth (excluding acquisitions) came in at 10.5%.

CACI International is a leading provider of professional services and information technology solutions to the federal government.

Operating margin came in at 7.2%, almost flat with the year-ago quarter and 6.7% in the previous quarter. Net income increased 23.0% year over year and 23.9% sequentially to $29.0 million. EPS of 95 cents easily beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 92 cents.

For full fiscal 2009, the company reported revenues of $2,730 million, up 12.8% from last year’s total. Organic revenue growth was 9.9%. Net income grew 14.6% year over year to $95.5 million while EPS of $3.14 was a record.

Going forward, management reiterated its prior guidance for fiscal 2010 and expects revenues between $2,850

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Yesterday, CACI International Inc. (CAI), a leading professional services and information technology provider to the federal government, raised its guidance for FY2009 and issued guidance for 2010.For FY2009, the company expects revenues to come between $2.6 billion and $2.7 billion, same as the earlier estimate. Net income is now expected to be between $94.1 million and $96.3 million, compared to the previous forecast of between $90.0 million and $93.0 million. Consequently, EPS is now projected to come between $3.09 and $3.16, up from the earlier estimate of EPS between $2.95 and $3.05.Management stated that continued strong performance in the U.S. and better-than-expected performance in the U.K. impelled the raise in guidance. Management also issued guidance for FY2010. CACI expects revenues between $2.8 billion and $2.9 billion. Net income is estimated to come between $97.8 million and $103.9 million. EPS is ...

Based in Arlington, Virginia, CACI International (CAI) delivers the IT applications and infrastructure used to improve communications and collaboration, secure the integrity of information systems and networks, enhance data collection and analysis, and increase efficiency and mission effectiveness.The company's solutions enhance defense and intelligence capabilities, assure homeland security, improve decision-making, and help customers operate smartly, faster, and more responsibly. CAI, serving primarily the U.S. government, derived 95% of its fiscal 2008 revenue from it.We remain positive about CAI's long-term prospects. We think the trend towards outsourcing by the federal government to modernize mission-critical information systems to be intact. Management expects to generate revenues of $5 billion by 2012, derived from both organic growth and acquisitions.In the long run, management targets an operating margin of 8% and aims a 15% annual growth in net income. For fiscal 2009, management aims to deliver double-digit ...

General Dynamics Corp. (GD) reported third-quarter results in late October. Earnings per share of $1.59 topped the year-prior $1.34 and exceeded analyst estimates by 7%. Revenues jumped 4.5% to $7.1 billion on a year-over-year basis.

Company Description

General Dynamics operates in four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems is a global leader in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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