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DOD gets authority to limit contract competition
Defense Department officials today adopted a rule that grants DOD authority to limit competition for contracts when buying to support operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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DISA, GSA lay out Satcom buying strategy
DISA and GSA are moving forward with plans for a $3.5 billion satellite procurement that will guide how the government buys services through 2016.
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Another high-level administration officials takes to the blog
National archivist David Ferriero gets credit for starting his own blog, but he ought to loosen up a little, writes blogger Brian Robinson.
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NATO unites to thwart cyber threats
NATO strives to find the correct balance between open communications and network protection in the context of cybersecurity, says NATO's commander Adm. James Stavridis.
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Smaller, lighter designs expand UAS sensor capabilities
Improvements in unmanned aircraft system and payload designs are leading to increased capabilities for warfighters.
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New Internet policy was urgently needed by DOD
The sooner the military can learn to conduct its business in today's contested environment, the better, says Defense Systems editor Wyatt Kash.
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Data Packets
The Army tries its hand at rapid software development, the Defense Department strives to balance needs for conventional versus asymmetrical warfare, and the Defense Information Systems Agency deploys its network infrastructure to assist in the Haiti earthquake relief effort.
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DOD appoints new director for acquisition
Appointment comes in wake of findings by Congressional panel of poor DOD acquisition and procurement practices.
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DOD looks to the clouds for enterprise computing options
Army’s enterprise messaging and collaboration plan adds weight to military efforts to expand cloud computing efforts.
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High-definition video redefines military task list
High bandwidth demands are just the beginning of changes needed to adopt high-definition full-motion video feeds.
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What's up in space?
The Air Force Space Command is developing a variety of space-based monitoring systems to improve situational awareness.
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Army confronts battle to globalize its network resources
The Army released its long-awaited RFP for enterprise messaging, but its larger push for global network enterprise services promises to be a challenge.
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Effective cyber responses depend on creative collaboration
Cross-functional teams can decipher the most appropriate offensive and defensive measures in response to a cyberattack, writes Kevin Coleman, an adviser on cyber warfare and security.
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Afghanistan tests limits of unmanned sensors
The rural nature of Afghanistan is creating a huge demand for intelligence information and also serving as a proving ground to test new sensors designed to detect enemy threats and locations, reports David Fulghum at Aviation Week.
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Army grapples with sensor overload
The military pushes for plug-and-play tools to improve sensor-to-shooter situational awareness.
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Navy cyber leader expects proactive capabilities this year
Navy cyber command needs cultural change in view of network warfare, updated networks and technology to take on defense in the cyber realm.
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How the VA VistA system is like a fighter jet
Dr. Steve Ondra's metaphor comparing the VA's electronic health record systems to fighter jets took wing at the AFCEA Health IT Day today.
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