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.
People
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.
People
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.
People
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.
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