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Can Industry Cloud Providers Compete With the milCloud?

The widespread adoption of the milCloud has been slower, and more expensive than what DOD officials would have liked.

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The CIA Is Bringing Amazon's Marketplace to the Intelligence Community

In the coming months, Amazon will launch a separate version of its widely successful commercial cloud marketplace for the intelligence community.

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Obama Pushes for Greater Intel Sharing in New Strategy

Risky or not, the new national security strategy pushes for greater information sharing between intelligence agencies, at home and abroad.

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The Pentagon's Adoption of Cloud Technology Is Finally Taking Off

As the Pentagon transitions to use more cloud-based services, its systems still have a long way to go in improving how they collect, distribute and share information.

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DISA Reshuffle Shines a Spotlight on Cyber

The Defense Information Systems Agency looks a little different following a reorganization effort announced Monday. By Frank Konkel

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Possible $11 Billion Contract At Stake for the Pentagon's Digital Health Records

The multi-billion dollar deal to overhaul the Pentagon’s electronic health records system will be one of the most significant government contracts awarded in 2015. By Frank Konkel

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Sony Hack Signals 'New Normal' in Cybersecurity

The real eye opener is how the hack illustrates today's cyber landscape: It’s likely to get worse before it gets better. By Frank Konkel

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Did the Pentagon's Switch to the Cloud Actually Save Money?

The Defense Department's inspector general wants to know if its recent switch to cloud computing is paying off. By Frank Konkel

Business

Bid Protest Slows Navy's $2.5 Billion Upgrade for Shipboard Networks

A recent GAO report says the Navy unfairly changed the price on bids to upgrade the nation’s surface warship fleet. By Frank Konkel

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VA Looks to IBM’s Watson To Improve Veterans Health Care

The technology first made famous in 2011 after beating human competitors on ‘Jeopardy’ could help veterans. By Frank Konkel

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America's Spies Want To Build an Even More Super Supercomputer

The Intelligence Community's research arm is directing scientists to build a system that could make America the frontrunner in world supercomputing. By Frank Konkel

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Will Veterans' Data Ever Truly Be Secure?

The VA’s chief information officer told a House committee that the agency’s domain controllers are secure. By Frank Konkel

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How Canine 'Smart Collars' May Soon Help Secure America's Borders

'Smart wrist-watches' and wearable cameras are already used by U.S. border protection agents. Similar devices could soon be found on their 1,500 canine teams. By Frank Konkel

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Every Part of the US Government Has Probably Already Been Hacked

A Homeland Security official says 600,000 cyber incidents have occurred so far this fiscal year. By Frank Konkel

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Amazon Expands Its Cloud Services to the U.S. Military

The Defense Department's unclassified data will now be stored in an Amazon-built cloud, marking a big step forward eliminating old, redundant systems. By Frank Konkel

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CIA's Amazon-Built Cloud Just Went Live

The intelligence community's ambitious project to improve intelligence-sharing all 17 agencies is now akin to a freight train accelerating down the tracks. By Frank Konkel

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U.S. Embassies Get $275 Million to Secure Communications Systems

The State Department is spending $275 million over the next five years to upgrade its communications systems at more than 300 U.S. embassies and consulates. By Frank Konkel

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How the CIA Partnered With Amazon and Changed Intelligence

Amazon is building a cloud for the intelligence community that could bridge the sort of gaps that preceded the 9/11 attacks. By Frank Konkel

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In the Era of Big Data, Will Big Storage Be Big Enough?

The job of securing large amounts of data will only be more daunting as computers and mobile devices continue proliferating at breakneck pace. By Frank Konkel

Policy

Pentagon Readies Record $11B Health Care Contract Bid

At stake is nothing less than one of the largest IT-related contracts in government. By Frank Konkel