Modernization

Signal Command takes over Pacom network operations

The move from Maryland to Hawaii is part of the Army's strategy to streamline its efforts.

People

Game on for ODNI's C&A revamp

The four-month program pits teams of government and industry experts against one another, culminating in a “war room” battle of ideas to produce new policies and processes.

People

Air Force awards Lockheed $589M contract

The company will become the Air and Space Operations Center’s Weapon System Integrator.

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GAO: DOD not tracking acquisition employees

Under Title X of the U.S. Code, the Defense secretary must publish a list of critical acquisition positions, and the services are required to ensure they are filled by qualified employees.

Cybersecurity

Air Force gets WISE on network security

The Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate, has awarded a $9.5 million contract for research in the area of enhanced computer network security.

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GAO: DOD mismanaging contractors

The department's increasing reliance on industry and an overworked acquisitions staff are resulting in lost time and money, Comptroller General David Walker said.

People

DOD tests use of e-ballots

As part of a pilot program, warfighters will be able to request and receive their ballots online for this year's elections.

Digital Government

Intercepts

AFCEA conference consolidated into 3 in 1; Vendors seek ROI on coffee; Conference travel woes; Bloggers find the Porkmaster; About that unused buying power

People

DOD decides to close Office of Force Transformation

The office's functions will move to other DOD organizations as the department reorganizes its policy office.

People

5 certifications for aspiring CIOs

Leaders list credentials that can help IT professionals move up the ladder.

People

ASCP gets a new boss

The Army Small Computer Program is now under the operational control of the Program Executive Office for Command Control Communications Tactical.

People

DOD's Office of Force Transformation to close

Experts say it was dependent on the late Vice Adm. Arthur Cebrowski's vision and energy.

Cybersecurity

Both sides shift cyberwar tactics

Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated but so are the responses to cyberthreats

Cybersecurity

Army to require encryption for traveling devices

DISA is likely to follow the service’s example.

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DISA to contract for more collaboration tools

The program will compete with IBM’s Lotus Sametime suite for use across the Defense Department, agency Director Charles Croom said.

Cybersecurity

Boutelle: Encrypt mobile computers

He authorized Army staff to buy encryption software from Credant Technologies for immediate use on all laptop computers that have the potential for travel.

People

Gateway withdraws ADMC-2 protest

Computer maker offers no explanation for pulling back its grievance after being excluded from the Army's $5 billion contract.

People

Army seeks proposals for ITES-2H

ITES-2H is meant to provide the hardware to enable ITES-2S solutions, and vendors will be required to use ITES-2H products, said Kevin Carroll, program executive officer at the PEO-EIS.

People

AKO might not be model for DKO

The alternative to adapting AKO into DKO is to build a small portal, independent of AKO, and build capabilities around it, said Lt. Col. Skip Harborth, chief of future operations for AKO.

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Cartwright: Warfighters need to share information regardless of rank

The military must change a culture that discourages warfighters from sharing information without their officers’ approval, Gen. James Cartwright said at the Army’s LandWarNet Conference.