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DISA won't get derailed by changes in location, culture

DISA's evolving mission and impending relocation are happening simultaneously. And Paige Atkins is in the middle, coordinating strategy and policy to make sure it all happens seamlessly.

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Air Force creates new acquisition office

Small business is set to remain a top priority as the Air Force works to improve its contracting, purchasing and requirements processes.

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Who will be the next Army CIO?

With the retirement of Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Sorenson as Army chief information officer, the military IT community is now wondering who will fill the formidable shoes he leaves behind.

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Army CIO retires quietly

Word has leaked that Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Sorenson, Army chief information officer, has retired.

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ISR technology key to victory in Afghanistan, Cartwright says

Marine Corps Gen. James Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaking at the GEOINT 2010 Symposium called for broader and better fielding of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance technology in Afghanistan.

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DOD intell tested by Afghanistan, info leaks, nuclear threat

A top DOD official says intelligence capabilities in Iraq are weakened by the troop drawdown, and threats posed by Iran, Russia, China and WikiLeaks remain top fears.

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The quest for 'technical excellence' in intelligence gathering

Going back to basics on engineering, pushing for more innovation are two key approaches to new-school military IT, two DOD officials say.

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High-tech war requires innovation, cutting-edge resources from home

Asymmetric warfare requires a high-tech arsenal that includes LIDAR, full-motion video, ground moving-target indicators and other tools for intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance.

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NGA shifts focus to high-tech world

An apps store for the intelligence community and more participation in crisis response are in the cards for the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, according to its new director, Letitia Long, as the agency works to

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New cyber role, budgetary measures headed to ODNI

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper says he is creating new top-level jobs for cybersecurity and U.S. intelligence, and plans to move $50 billion from the Defense Department budget into his office.

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Are cyberattacks against DOD on the decline?

Despite DOD officials’ descriptions of increased threats of cyberattacks, the number of attempts has decreased, according to a new report.

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Lawmaker's questions could hinder DOD CIO

DOD finally has a CIO and some other key positions have also been filled, but lawmakers are threatening to withhold legislative support for broader restructuring efforts until they have more information from Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

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Teri Takai appointed DOD's CIO

Former California chief information officer Teri Takai has been appointed as the Defense Department's CIO.

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Air Force calls for hybrid approach to cyber warfare

To take on the evolving cyber threat, the military must integrate kinetic and cyber defense, according to Defense Department officials.

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DOD sketches its diagram of the future

Dave Wennergren talks about past experiences, the evolution of the federal government in the Information Age and what the future might have in store.

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Wennergren sees changing role for DOD CIO -- and department's IT progress

In an FCW exclusive interview, former DOD CIO Dave Wennergren reflects on the significant shifts in the way the department works -- and what will be required to sustain the ongoing changing tides.

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Dave Wennergren: Teri Takai could still become CIO

Dave Wennergren, in an exclusive interview, says Teri Takai's chances to become DOD CIO are still alive.

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Wennergren move throws DOD CIO spot into further shadow

The future of DOD's CIO job, long vacant and federally required, hangs in the balance.

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Wennergren's new job announcement

Former DOD CIO Dave Wennergren has been assigned as assistant deputy chief management officer, Office of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, Washington, D.C.

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U.S. Cyber Command not ready for prime time

Announcement that the U.S. Cyber Command is late in reaching full operational capability comes as the Army cyber component installs a commander and the Air Force cyber agency achieves full capabilities of its own.