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DOD programs face day of reckoning
Services must convince Congress that they can fix troubled military programs.
Modernization
GAO: DOD’s business architecture needs details
Its approach does not provide enough guidance for military components to implement the strategy, according to a new report.
People
Defense transformation searches for new identity
But uncertainty remains about what realignment means for innovation.
People
An unfinished net for catching terrorists
DOD and ODNI have made significant progress in sharing intelligence information, but critics worry that the rest of government is being left behind.
People
DOD: Projected WIN-T cost soars by $2.2B
The 15.5 percent increase, which the Army attributes to expanded deployment plans, leaves the program in breach of acquisition laws.
People
DISA to piggyback on ITES-2S
To avoid a possible protest, the agency will fund its Service-Oriented Architecture Foundation project using ITES-2.
People
JFCOM brings virtual world closer to home
After making extensive use of modeling and simulation to support overseas operations, the U.S. Joint Forces Command is using the technology for homeland security scenarios.
People
Air Force to implement new FOIA system
The new system, based on a similar application used by the Army, will enable the Air Force to monitor progress on FOIA requests servicewide.
Cybersecurity
DOD seeks greater software assurance
Globalization of software development raises concerns among national security officials.
Cybersecurity
ODNI, DOD agree on security certification processes
2 agencies will implement 7 new policies.
People
Gen. Steven Boutelle: Leading by teaching
In recent years, the Army CIO has changed, transcending the role of CIO to become a business leader, policy leader and thought leader.
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Cybersecurity
DOD at work on more wireless policies
One forthcoming policy will address the "Starbucks problem," in which remote DOD users connect to nonsecure wireless links.
People
DOD renews acquisition reform by focusing on unearned fees
New contracting policies respond to longstanding contracting concerns.
People
Comptroller Walker: Fiscal woes threaten defense transformation
Retiring baby boomers, spiraling health care costs and dwindling personal savings rates forebode a looming fiscal disaster, the comptroller general said.
People
DOD to improve monitoring of contract performance
The department will issue new rules to address longstanding congressional concerns about awards being paid despite poor performance.
People
Bill would protect information about students from recruiters
An amendment to the No Child Left Behind Act aims to keep military recruiters from accessing students’ personal data without parental authorization.
People
Army tries to sell Land Warrior overseas
Foreign sales could replace funds cut from the program.
Cybersecurity
Intell community embraces Web 2.0 tools
National director sets rules of the road for intelligence information superhighway.
People
Fisher searches for the optimal organization
New transformation director brings Silicon Valley innovation to DOD’s bureaucracy.
People
Army can now jam IEDs without disrupting communications
The Navy helped the service remove conflicts from the frequency spectrum so that IED jammers and communications equipment can be used in the same environment.
