Modernization
DISA strategic plan focuses on enterprise, cybersecurity and efficiencies
The latest document is part of a new, multi-layered planning methodology for DISA.
People
DOD seeks guidance to navigate constant change
Facing budget pressures and a world of shifting priorities, DOD is open to help from contractors as it analyzes and tracks strategies.
People
Are wartime innovation principles relevant after the war?
Joint explosives organization faces an uncertain post-Afghanistan future, but its CIO hopes that the culture it created will survive and continue to serve the government.
People
The bright side of budget cuts
Fiscal pressures are forcing the military branches to collaborate and share, potentially leading to smarter, better IT projects, leaders say.
Modernization
Vet health progress propelled by partnership, vision and IT
The DOD and VA are focused on finding the right technology to serve troops over a lifetime -- even with bumps along the way -- and those closest to the effort say the stumbles are leading to progress.
Digital Government
Why the government isn't ready for sequestration
Only months from deadline, federal agencies are as unprepared as ever for massive budget cuts. What's the holdup?
Digital Government
DOD civilians, not contractors, can expect sequestration’s first punch
More than 100,000 Defense Department employees could lose their jobs to budget cuts early next year, according to a new analysis.
Cybersecurity
Is the government dropping the ball on cybersecurity?
Despite the potential danger of the cyber threat and a rising chorus of voices urging action, the government seems to be making only halting progress. There are several reasons for that, and no easy solutions.
People
DOD, other agencies now under the microscope on conference costs
A congressional committee makes GSA conference cost the benchmark for potential excessive spending.
Acquisition
DOD falters on cyber-purchasing plan
A program intended to speed up the acquisition of technology is falling behind schedule, according to reports.
Digital Government
Army general accused of wasteful spending in IG probe
First GSA, then the VA, now an Army officer allegedly involved in frivolous spending. Who's next?
Digital Government
Should we cap pay for cartoonists?
John Klossner offers visual barbs on contractor pay, DOD reports.
People
DOD officials join Senior Executive Service
Defense secretary Panetta announces new SES members for DISA, OUSD.
Digital Government
DOD's new policy 'likes' social media, but with caveats
DOD is in a race against technology to maintain authority and security amid the explosion of social media.
Acquisition
How a few words could change small-business set-aside picture
The Obama administration is trying to change some wording in the acquisition rules make it easier to set aside R&D solicitations.
Digital Government
Augmented reality: Where the real and virtual worlds meet
Agencies have quietly been adding augmented reality to their bag of tech tricks for years.
Acquisition
Will less federal spending really mean fewer jobs?
Conventional wisdom holds that federal budget cuts lead to less spending on contracts and, therefore, to job declines. Is that really true?
People
New leadership coming to Missile Defense Agency
Rear Adm. James Syring has been nominated as director of the Missile Defense Agency.
Digital Government
Proposed law to shed sunlight on DOD budget
The DOD hasn't been able to conduct a successful audit, but a new bill would turn up the heat.
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