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Video surveillance driving big data

Proliferation of high-definition surveillance cameras accounts for a growing segment of data storage.

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GEOINT symposium postponed until next spring

Geospatial intelligence event falls victim to partial government shutdown.

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Army regional network plan advances

Congressional panels give Army the reprogramming flexibility to launch regional networks.

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DOD moves to shore up obsolete parts pipeline

Defense Logistics Agency managing possible transition of its spare parts database.

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Air Force factoring spectrum reallocation into integration plans

The service’s integration chief says he is working to ensure uninterrupted joint operations.

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JIE is linchpin of next-generation classified cloud

DISA and the services are working to synchronize efforts toward developing, fielding a Joint Information Environment that promotes interoperability.

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Exelis CEO seeks middle ground in budget crunch

David Melcher sees shift to "affordable upgrades."

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In-Q-Tel invests in pair of cloud services providers

AppThwack, Socrata will further intelligence community’s shift to the cloud.

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Army CIO retires

Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence served as the Army’s CIO for the past two years.

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Army transfers management of EMARSS program

Management of ISR program shifts to Army aviation office.

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Mercury wins Navy jammer contract

Mercury Systems said it will supply electronic jamming gear for Navy training.

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DOD expects weather satellite decision in months

Pentagon looks to smaller, cheaper satellites to promote resilience.

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Internet of Everything could transform the battlefield

IOE on the battlefield moves beyond the Internet of Things.

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Dozen companies share $4.1 billion Army contract

A mix of 10 large and two small businesses are sharing a $4.1 billion contract award to supply the Army with communications and transmission services to help the service improve its battlefield communications.

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First unmanned F-16 flight tested

QF-16 would replace QF-4 as next Air Force aerial target aircraft.

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McCain blasts F-35 acquisition plan

Criticism follows recent $99 million contract modification.

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GPS III prototype, ground station communicate in ground test

Lockheed Martin satellite connects with Raytheon ground station in integration test.

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Shelton: Greater operational capacity needed in space, cyber

Space Command chief warns that internal challenges weaken Air Force defense capabilities.

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DARPA awards $10M modification for robot with legs

Legged Squad Support System (a program with legs) will serve alongside squads in war zones.

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Getting a handle on big data

DOD seeks cost savings through big data apps while service providers look to demystify the concept.