People

Is SOA DOA?

Despite reports of service-oriented architecture's demise, government remains steadfast in its support of the component software framework, especially for the Defense Department's network-centric projects.

Modernization

DOD said likely to adopt limited social networking

Navy CIO Robert Carey says powerful opportunities exist for social networking inside networks controlled by the military.

Modernization

DISA asks industry for help with new priorities

DISA wants to deliver on-demand, enterprisewide technology services across the Defense Department.

People

The Army's Gary Winkler: Master of change

Winkler explains why change is a natural state — and an imperative — for the service’s information technology portfolio.

People

Army IT exec weighs in on the service's technology programs, challenges

Gary Winkler, Army program executive officer for enterprise information systems at Fort Belvoir, Va., discussed a number of current initiatives, including the Logistics Modernization Program, in a recent interview.

Cybersecurity

DHS to kill satellite surveillance program

The Homeland Security Department is going to halt a controversial program to make intelligence and military satellite imagery available to civilian agencies for domestic purposes.

Cybersecurity

DOD's cyber command takes shape

Defense Department officials are ironing out the details of a new major military command in charge of DOD’s cyber mission. However, they have not made a formal announcement that spells out the new command's scope.

People

Air Force Cyber leader takes office

When Maj. Gen. Richard Webber takes command of the new organization in charge of the Air Force’s cyber mission, he will quickly face the challenge of making the mission relevant.

Modernization

Joint Forces commander blasts tech planning

Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis is critical of what he calls "wrongheaded thinking" of military planners in recent years who placed too much emphasis on the role of technology in winning wars.

Modernization

Q & A: High-tech cutter reaches milestone

Coast Guard Rear Adm. Gary Blore expects the first National Security Cutter to receive certification for classified communications in the near future.

People

DISA looks for new talent

DISA is looking for new employees, including some with IT expertise.

Modernization

White House proposes cuts to FCS

The budget request would cut funding by more than $600 million for the Future Combat Systems program.

Modernization

Spy satellite tally could increase

The Obama administration supports a plan from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Defense Department to modernize the country's electro-optical satellites.

Modernization

GAO: Delays, costs still problems at DOD

The Government Accountability Office has issued a report that cites continuing high development costs and long delays for Defense Department programs.

Modernization

Army creates checklists for network tools

Service officials plan to use the acquisition process to build an enterprise-wide interoperable and integrated network.

Modernization

Cartwright: Military must use IT to be more adaptable

To fight constantly evolving enemies, U.S. forces must be faster at deploying IT systems to warfighters, said the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Modernization

Navy considers Web 2.0 tools

The Navy will likely deploy its own versions of social media technologies such as Facebook and Wikipedia for use on internal networks, Navy Department CIO Robert Carey said.

Modernization

Administration asks for $20.5 billion increase for defense

The Defense Department’s acquisition process will be reformed under the White House’s proposed budget.

Modernization

DOD ceases separate testing of IPv6 products

Now all voice, video and data IPv6 products undergo a standard evaluation that can lead to being certified for DOD use.

Modernization

Air Force plans relignment for centers

Moving personnel will more effectively integrate cyber concerns with testing and evaluation of weapons systems, Air Force officials say.