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Can DOD's stance on open source change the status quo?
Reader reaction to our coverage of new Defense Department guidance that puts open-source software on equal footing with proprietary software has ranged from cheers to questions about whether the move will change anything.
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DOD open-source memo could change software landscape
DOD has issued guidance that clarifies the use of open-source software.
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DISA ordered to contribute to geospatial intelligence suite
DISA and other DOD organizations must contribute to a suite of geospatial intelligence visualization tools, according to memo from DOD Deputy CIO Dave Wennergren.
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Army classrooms to get digital makeover
General Dynamics Information Technology has won an Army contract to modernize classroom training technology.
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Obama signs bill that kills DOD pay-for-performance system
Critics say the pay-for-performance system is unfair.
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DOD simulation center aims for outreach
The Defense Department's Modeling and Simulation Information Analysis Center is now seen a one-stop shop for the modeling and simulation community in DOD, director says.
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Lightweight Land Warrior gets second wind
The U.S. Army is continuing the resurrection of its Land Warrior program, which was officially canceled by the Department of Defense in February 2007. The program provides a package of technological tools for combat personnel, including computers, global positioning systems and radios.
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DOD's new rules promote open source
New guidance from Defense Department acting CIO David Wennergren says DOD should consider open-source software on equal footing with commercial offerings.
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$1B Aegis missile defense upgrade deal awarded
Lockheed Martin Corp will furnish a wide range of ongoing development support for the Aegis ballistic missile defense weapon system under a contract valued at $1 billion.
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Army sees benefits in social-media presence
Online social-networking tools are playing an increasingly important part of the U.S. Army’s strategy for communicating with the public.
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Army cooks up new technology in AKO lab
A new test lab for the Army Knowledge Online and Defense Knowledge Online (AKO/DKO) Web portal gives service officials a safe and efficient way to test new applications and technologies for the site.
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What you can do on AKO
Here are some of the features on the Army Knowledge Online and Defense Knowledge Online (AKO/DKO) Web portals.
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Navy grapples with 'relentless pace' of technology change
Wennergren, Carey outline the Navy's progress toward implementing various information technology policies and systems that will shape the force’s interoperability and improve capabilities in defending against cyber threats.
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$5B SatCom may augur DISA-GSA deals to come
Satellite service providers met with government procurement officials Oct. 22 to hear details about the upcoming $5 billion, 10-year Future ComSatCom Services Acquisition.
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Air Force Space Command gets help with sensing architecture
Raytheon Co. has won a $3 million contract to create a prototype sensing architecture that could consolidate several missile defense systems.
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Evolving defense environment takes center stage at Milcom
Integrating communications networks and defense systems, which lie at the heart of convergence, is tough but necessary.
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Senate bill would kill DOD performance pay, curtail sole-source contracts
The act would end the government's pay-for-performance system used for about 200,000 federal employees.
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Army places new orders for standards-based RFID tags
Savi Technology Inc. will provide supply tracking technology to the Defense Department under new contracts totaling $6.6 million.
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Coast Guard's example could aid agency communications integration efforts
The Coast Guard could be the leader as agencies and military organizations adopt integrated communications networks, according to the Guard's commandant.
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