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Cut waste with common sense and IT, feds suggest
Go online and vote for one of the four finalists for the Save Award; it could save a lot of money.
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NATO mulls cyber alliance proposal
Deputy Secretary of Defense William Lynn III discussed a five-pillar strategy in late September with NATO leaders in Europe in efforts to promote joint cybersecurity initiatives
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Superior imagery creates battlefield advantages
Defense agencies and their industry partners are working to improve the quality of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance images available to warfighters and make the images more easily accessible.
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DISA develops warfighter resources for the next engagement
Defense Information Systems Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Carroll Pollett talks about the agency's challenges and priorities.
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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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Army's ten-hut Facebook page draws fans
The Army's social-media presence features customized tools and aids for users who need some guidance.
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Correction: Federal vs. private pay: The latest take on who makes more
This story was been modified on Nov. 5 to correct an error. The gap between federal and private sector pay has grown by 2.1 percent since last year and totals an average of about 24 percent.
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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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Cyber Command now fully operational
The DOD's network defense command has reached full operational capability.
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Air Force starts long trek to Windows 7
The Air Force begins its transition to Windows 7 by replacing its version of Windows XP and Vista.
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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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New satcom contract opens for business
The Future Commercial Satellite Communications Acquisition contract now has enough contractors to begin competitions for work under the $5 billion Schedules program.
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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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Green procurement resembles 1970s' NBA
Green procurement will see the same changes through the years as did the National Basketball Association's styles.
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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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Army to upgrade intelligence processing
CACI International Inc. will provide program management and technical engineering services to the Army under a $45 million task order.
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