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Military could lose its technological edge, top official warns
The Pentagon's waning information superiority raises questions on future approaches to protecting its networks from attacks.
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At least the military is serious about climate change
The next Quadrennial Defense Review directs military planners to keep track of the latest intelligence about climate change, according to a report in The Guardian.
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Marines line up combat training support
An L-3 Communications Corp. unit will furnish program and acquisition support to the Marine Corps for live and simulated training operations under a new task order.
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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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GSA, DISA ready $5B satellite opportunity
In part two of a three-part interview, General Services Administration's Assistant Commissioner for IT Services Ed O'Hare explains how GSA and DISA are working together on a lucrative satellite opportunity, which will be released Feb. 9.
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After Snowmageddon comes the Mobilpocalypse
Recent studies suggest that the network contracts that agencies are signing up for now and in the near future probably won't be robust enough, writes blogger Brian Robinson.
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Panasonic puts out a Toughbook tablet
Panasonic offers a Toughbook for the tablet crowd that is rugged enough for the military.
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Hathaway gets award from trade group for cybersecurity review
The Internet Security Alliance today gave Melissa Hathaway its annual McCurdy Award for her work on the Obama administration's review of cyberspace policy.
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Army buys software for logistics modernization
The Army plans to use software from IFS North America for the Logistics Modernization Program underway at all Army arsenals, depots and ammunition plants.
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Certifications no substitute for technical acumen
Readers had strong opinions about the issues raised in the recent Defense Systems story “New threats compel DOD to rethink cyber strategy.”
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Meyerrose: Takai would be qualified for Defense CIO post
California CIO Teri Takai, the expected nominee as the Defense Department's chief information officer, has a proven track record in IT leadership, but the military poses a new set of challenges.
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Meshing of US and allied defense sensors gaining importance
Networking of sensors could help bring about reduction in nuclear stockpiles, says military's vice chaiman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. James Cartwright
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Government has gone Tweeting mad!
Remember those cute shots last year of some members of Congress madly tweeting on their smart phones during President Obama’s first address to them? That was so yesterday.
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Defense Department chooses CIO
Unconfirmed reports indicate that Teri Takai, chief information officer for the state of California, will become DOD's next CIO.
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Air Force, IBM plan to demonstrate secure cloud computing
The Air Force and IBM plan to develop and demonstrate a secure cloud computing infrastructure capable of supporting defense and intelligence networks.
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Federal IT budget heads for the cloud(s)
Some observers say Obama's proposed budget makes it clear the administration's coffers will be feeding the cloud.
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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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D.C. feds hunker down for another blizzard
The federal government in Washington, D.C., breaks out its telework plans as yet another blizzard threatens the capital.
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DARPA keeps cyber range project on course
Lockheed Martin Corp. will continue to work with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to help develop a governmentwide cybersecurity initiative under a $30.8 million contract.
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