Digital Government
Military detainment powers dominate Congressional debate
Debate over a controversial measure that allows the military to detain terror suspects around the world, even American citizens on U.S. soil, overshadows other aspects of the 2012 Defense authorization bill.
Modernization
DOD taking "DISA first" strategy in data center consolidation efforts
DOD is focusing on DISA IT services, core data centers as it pursues efficiencies and data center consolidation, according to its new progress report.
Modernization
In the intelligence community, a cosmic shift
With budget pressures bearing down and a workforce demanding mobile technology, intelligence agencies look to the cloud for solutions.
Digital Government
DOD looks to semantics for better data-sharing, cost savings
The Defense Department's new RFI for an enterprise information web seeks a semantic web solution that will help services and agencies more easily share data -- and save money
People
Cyber training no longer basic
Today's troops are getting the latest in high-tech training and education to learn how to combat a fast-moving cyber threat.
Modernization
DOD says data center closures ahead of schedule despite tardy reporting
DOD has missed two deadlines to report data center consolidation progress, but an official says the department has surpassed target figures.
Digital Government
DOD looks to unconventional methods in fight against IEDs
The U.S. military's counter-IED agency is focusing on intelligence and robotics in the continuing fight against a critical threat to soldiers' lives.
Acquisition
DOD dives deep into sole-source contracting data
Defense acquisition officials are scrutinizing the award of sole-source contracts worth $20 million or more, with a focus on deals awarded to Alaska Native Corporations.
People
A little help from the crowd, please?
A groundbreaking game designed by the Institute for the Future could find the answers to some very complicated questions.
Modernization
Counterfeit electronics in supply chain put contractors on the hook
Counterfeit parts, mostly made in China, have found their way into the U.S. military's supply chain, and now members of the Senate Armed Services Committee want to hold contractors more accountable.
People
Data center report goes AWOL
For the second time, DOD misses deadline for filing report on data center consolidation
People
Air Force job cuts revealed
Details are beginning to emerge on which Air Force installations will be hardest hit by civilian jobs cuts related to the service's restructuring effort.
People
Budget cuts won't stop DOD IT spending in 2012, forecast predicts
DOD's appetite for IT expected to be diminished, but still healthy
Modernization
Army expanding, experimenting with tablets
The Army is building on the popularity of smart phones in the field with further testing and expansion of the use of tablets for a range of applications.
Digital Government
Analysis: Cybersecurity puzzle is a tough one to solve
Experts agree a multidimensional approach to cybersecurity is necessary, but what does that really mean?
People
Unshred a document, win $50K
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency wants to improve the way it reassembles shredded documents, and is offering a prize for an effective solution
People
Pentagon official under investigation resigns
A DOD leader suspected of waste and mismanagement has stepped down
People
Panetta names new DISA director
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta appoints former vice director to be the new director of the Defense Information Systems Agency.
Modernization
DISA plans a new step toward DOD cloud
DISA's new RFI aims to develop new framework, architecture and guidelines for a DOD-wide enterprise cloud -- but the agency is also considering the hurdles ahead in its implementation.
Digital Government
DOD has chance to dodge 'doomsday' budget scenario, group says
Spurred by congressional action and military drawdowns in Iraq and Afghanistan, Defense Department cuts are accelerating and will have significant impact on contractors, according to the TechAmerica Foundation.
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