Digital Government
DOD, VA officials defend progress in rare joint hearing
Lawmakers remain skeptical of agencies' work on shared electronic health records.
Digital Government
Hagel warns senators of 2014 budget dangers
Defense secretary says Pentagon, private sector alike would suffer if sequester cuts are not reversed.
People
DOD furloughs begin as Pentagon looks to 2014
More than half a million DOD employees have begun taking mandatory time off that will cost them 11 days of pay through September.
Cybersecurity
New defense cyber policies are in the works
DOD's two-year-old cyberspace strategy is due for an update, general says.
People
DOD improves on contractor assessments
Tardiness continues to plague DOD's performance reporting, but the percentage of reports filed has risen significantly since 2011.
Digital Government
DOD announces long-awaited NGEN contract
The new network program, which will serve more than 800,000 users, will replace the aging Navy-Marine Corps Intranet.
Digital Government
Is DOD foot-dragging on spectrum sharing?
CIO Teri Takai takes heat on the Hill from lawmakers who want the process of releasing radio spectrum to industry to move faster.
People
Navy set to announce NGEN contract
As long-awaited announcement nears, the Navy removes the network's champion and project leader, citing a 'loss of confidence.'
Digital Government
Surprise: Security not BYOD's biggest hurdle
In the Defense Department at least, there are barriers to personnel using their own devices that are thornier than security.
People
Paul Brubaker: Budget-conscious before it was cool
Through his varied career that includes congressional staff positions, the private-sector and agencies, Brubaker has pursued a singular goal: government efficiency and lower costs.
Digital Government
Defense bill heightens supply-chain scrutiny
If the House-passed bill becomes law, DOD officials would have to look closely at contractor networks, with two specific manufacturers in the crosshairs.
Modernization
DOD connects online to cut travel
As budget realities constrain travel, attention turns to DOD's online collaboration system.
Cybersecurity
Hagel warns troops of the severity of cyber threats
The U.S. cannot handle the potential severity of cyber warfare on its own, defense secretary says.
People
DOD still lacks proper workforce plan
A new audit reveals that Defense officials have not followed requirements for workforce planning, identification of critical functions.
People
CyberCom chief receives TechAmerica's top honors
Gen. Keith Alexander praised for modernizing the way government responds to security threats.
Modernization
Defense cloud contract open to competition (again)
DOD's de facto cloud broker plans to cancel sole-source contract for unnamed intelligence agency and seek new proposals for private cloud.
Acquisition
The dangers of checklists
A reader warns that DOD may be losing the forest for the trees with Better Buying.
People
DOD official defends department against GAO criticisms
Is GAO is overlooking important factors in its critique of DOD's IT modernization efforts? Yes, says Elizabeth McGrath, DOD deputy chief management officer.
Acquisition
DOD officials outline next steps in acquisition reform
More than two years ago, Pentagon officials rolled out plans to overhaul Defense Department acquisition as part of broader spending reform. Now military leaders are pressing ahead with the next generation of the acquisition initiative.
People
Hagel pledges DOD assistance in reducing VA backlog
The secretary outlined several specific ways DOD is helping, including allowing VA personnel direct access to DOD's medical records system.
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