SAIC.com Scientific, engineering, and technology applications company
SAIC Inc.
SAIC Inc. is in the business of scientific, engineering, systems integration and technical services and solutions. The services are provided to all the agency branches of the United States military, in the United States Department of Defense (DoD), the intelligence community, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other United States Government civil agencies. It also provides services to corporate and other enterprises in the commercial sector. The company has three operating segments, government, corporate, and others. The operating business segments of the company, providing services to either government or commercial clients, depend on the nature of the customer, the requirements as per contracts, and the business units' service environments governed by regulations. During the fiscal year 2007, contracts from government generated 88% of the company's consolidated revenues.
SAIC Inc. was incorporated on August 12, 2005, and was founded on the belief that the people, who are responsible for the growth of the organization, should own a stake in the company and get benefits accrued from the company's success. Till this present day, the Chairman of the Board and CEO of the company, Ken Dahlberg, along with the present generation of the company employee owners, continue to have that belief. The attraction of participating in the betterment of the company, along with the stock ownership with rewards, has made a difference for the company in retaining its sought-after professionals, with in-demand expertise. Business demands creativity and innovative attitude in employees. SAIC has been able to do just that, by letting its employees think themselves to be the owners of the organization that they work for, ultimately achieving higher customer satisfaction.
The stockholders of Science Applications International Corporation, the old SAIC, adopted and passed a resolution for the merger of the Old SAIC with the company's wholly owned subsidiary, SAIC Merger Sub, Inc. In November, 2006, the company acquired AETC Incorporated. AETC provides remote sensing systems and services to Department of Defense of the US Government. The company sold its majority-owned subsidiary, ANXeBusiness Corporation, ANX, on October 27, 2006.
Activities
Government Segment Activities
SAIC provides a range of services to the state and local government agencies of the US, and also to some foreign governments. In here, SAIS offers technical services and solutions, which consist of:
- Defense
- Intelligence
- Homeland security and defense
- Logistics and Product Support
- Systems Engineering
- Integration and Research and Development
In the defense category, SAIC develops concepts, technologies and systems, in order to provide solutions to the challenging issues faced by the US military and its allies. As for intelligence, the company provides solutions to the US defense, intelligence, and homeland security communities, assisting them to build an integrated intelligence picture. For homeland security and defense, the company helps the federal, state, local and foreign governments and private-sector customers in protecting the US and allied homelands, providing them with system integrations services, mission-critical support services, and development of technical solutions.
The US military personnel, and the weapon and support systems are supported by the company. The company provides logistics and product support solutions, which enhance the operational and readiness capabilities of these specific clients. As for its systems engineering and integration services, the company provides the required solutions. Under this segment, the company provides necessary assistance for its customers to design, manage and protect information technology networks and infrastructure. In providing its services in research and development, the company develops new technologies, having applications in national security, intelligence and life sciences, etc.
The company revenues, from its government client sources, accounted for 98% of its total consolidated earnings during the fiscal 2007.
Commercial Segment
Under this, the company activities are for its clients in the commercial market sector, where the company provides consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing services and solutions. In providing such services, the company often utilizes it experience gathered from its service to the Government segments. The main activities under this category are technical consulting, and Information Technology support. In this case, the applications are mainly in oil and gas exploration and production, IT infrastructure management for utilities, and data lifecycle management for pharmaceuticals.
The revenues generated from this segment accounted for 7% of the company's total consolidated revenue during the fiscal 2007.
Corporate and Other Segment
This segment includes the operation of the real estate management subsidiary of the company Campus Point Realty Corporation (CPRC), the elimination of intersegment revenues and costs, and "corporate expense items not billable to its government customers, referred to as unallowable expenses." The company's competitors are:
- CACI International Inc.
- ManTech International Corporation
- SRA International, Inc.
- L-3 Communications
- The Boeing Company
- General Dynamics Corporation
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Raytheon Company
- Accenture Ltd.
- BearingPoint, Inc.
- Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- Computer Sciences Corporation
- Electronic Data Systems Corporation
- International Business Machines Corporation
- Unisys Corporation
Corporate Governance Guidelines
The Board of Directors of the company recognizes the necessity of strong corporate governance by setting up policies, which addresses the various aspects of company matters and its stockholders, employees, customers, and other stakeholders. In doing this, the management of the organization has adopted guidelines and other key governance practices, which provide a solid framework to the constitution of the company. Along with the guidelines, the company has formed its bylaws, committee charters, and other key governance practices and policies. The guidelines and policies have been formed on the following:
- Role and Structure of Board of Directors
- Board Meetings
- Director Compensation
- Committee Matters
- Access to Management, Outside Advisors and Third Parties
- Director Orientation and Continuing Education
- Leadership Development
- Ethics and Corporate Responsibility
- Corporate Governance Guidelines Updates
Success Strategies
SAIC Inc. is totally committed in executing its objectives that they have laid out. These objectives primarily are, accelerating organic growth, expanding operating margins, and making strategic acquisitions. The company has completed its 38th year (end of FY 2007) in having a strong presence in services of providing technical solutions and operational support, which they delivered to the intelligent community and homeland security markets. Additionally, the company growth was noticeable in providing professional services to its government and commercial customers, in energy, public health, and environmental science markets. The company has been able to generate formidable growth in IT optimization and outsourcing, for its large oil, gas, and utility based worldwide customers.
Languages
English
Address
- 10260 Campus Point Dr
- San Diego CA 92121 US
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