Modernization

DOD expects to add nine commercial cloud providers

CIO Teri Takai said four companies are currently approved to run cloud services for the military, though only one has been publicly disclosed.

Cybersecurity

Budget request for classified IT climbs 14 percent

Difference between budget request and IT Dashboard data suggests $6.15 billion for fiscal 2015.

Cybersecurity

Federal agencies flunking FOIA

None of the 15 agencies studied earned an A on a Freedom of Information Act report card from the Center for Effective Government, and seven – including DOD, DHS and State – got an F.

Cybersecurity

Pentagon CIO points to in-phone security

Teri Takai wants industry to develop mobile devices that DOD can certify quickly -- and cheaply.

Modernization

Takai takes FITARA to task for oversight provisions

Defense Department CIO is concerned the legislation might collide with internal Pentagon realignment efforts.