Defense Systems
Army e-mail consolidation first step in enterprise efforts
Over the next two years the Army will consolidate the various e-mail accounts for nearly 250,000 users, the first step in creating enterprise-wide e-mail services.
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DOD's outdated acquisition system hinders mission success, panel says
DOD's antiquated acquisition system and policies present major problems in fulfilling mission needs and contribute to government cost overruns.
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Air Force finally details NETCENTS-2 requirements
The Air Force wants to implement network-centric systems and common standard data within the service and the Global Information Grid.
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Navy picks pair for shipboard network support
Contracts are for CANES program, designed to streamline and consolidated Navy information technology networks aboard its ships.
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Protected information exchange could aid in Mideast missions
An unclassified project would operate on its own virtual private network and be certified and accredited for official use only.
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Future warfare gets funding nod, but little prioritization
The Quadrennial Defense Review and the fiscal 2011 defense budget are in sync on the need for new strategies for programs such as unmanned aerial vehicles. But critics say they still focus too much on current conflicts and not enough on the future.
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TIGR keeps troops in the field safer
Soldiers are embracing an information-sharing system they can call their own.
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DISA to establish safe haven outside the Internet
The Defense Information Systems Agency is developing plans to cordon off its unclassified networks from public Internet access.
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After Murtha: Vacancy on critical House defense panel opens way for new leader
John Murtha will be remembered for his long government service, military career and a love of earmarks that sometimes put him in hot water.
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Sensory overload: Military is dealing with a data deluge
Sensors provide invaluable information to the warfighter, but they produce an enormous amount of data.
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Cognitive radios would give future warfighters upper hand
Smart radios could do everything but turn themselves on -- if Army researchers can make them a reality.
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Leaner defense budget aims for realistic reform
The Defense Department's $708 billion fiscal 2011 budget request closely adheres to priorities set forth in the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review.
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Navy commissions cyber defense command
The Navy is the third military service to establish a cyber organization that will eventually report to the U.S. Cyber Command.
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Getting war right
As the Defense Department looks toward enterprisewide network operations, one high-level official offered his insight for best practices.
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The fundamentals of Army combat team modernization
The Army's Brigade Combat Team Modernization will employ high-tech communications devices and make use of interoperable, networked communications systems and applications.
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Transition office established to hasten end of pay for performance
The Defense Department has created its National Security Personnel System Transition Office, which will oversee the conversion of about 200,000 DOD employees from the NSPS pay-for-performance system to a pre-NSPS personnel management system.
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DISA rolls out training for cloud site users
The Defense Information Systems Agency is setting up training for how to best use ProjectForge.
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milBook (securely) harnesses social media behind DOD firewalls
Army's MilTech Solutions office is integrating security solutions across Army networks and platforms for collaboration.
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How DOD wants to speed shop
One-product, one-test approach would involve the exchange of an approved products list, testing standards and vetting processes.
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Army mulls realignment to fortify cyber command
Army officials are weighing realigning networking and communications units to build a fully operational cyber component by October 2010.
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