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Machine learning on the fly
The Real-Time Machine Learning Grand Challenge aims to create processors that can interpret and learn from data in real-time with the energy efficiency of the human brain.
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How a single update to acquisition law can support cloud adoption
Government desperately needs a better way to buy cloud services. The Section 809 panel's call to create a new contract type for consumption-based solutions is a great start.
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DARPA takes on election security with open source
The defense research agency is exploring the feasibility of locking down election systems with open-source software and secure hardware.
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Wireless ISW communications to boost situational awareness
Intra-soldier wireless communications would connect various soldier-borne equipment so warfighters can better access and share situational awareness information.
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DOD fails to finish reorg for business systems, GAO says
The Government Accountability Office found that the Defense Department lacked a proper analysis and transition plan to move certain duties from the CIO to the chief management officer.
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Congress wars with defense secretary over $98 billion 'slush fund'
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan clashed with senators over the overseas contingency operations budget request.
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Army takes cyber, electronic warfare to battlefield
The Army will begin integrating cyber efforts on the battlefield and implement a new system to give program managers more control over funding.
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DDS outlines plans for background check improvement
As the Pentagon prepares to absorb background-checking responsibility, the Defense Digital Service is turning to industry for help.
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Gearing up for the defense industry's digital transformation
Cultivating the agility, intelligence and resilience to swap out suppliers, maintain control over intellectual property and deliver incredibly complex assets on time and on budget should be a top priority for both manufacturers and the government agencies they serve.
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ARL taps universities for battlefield AI research
Carnegie Mellon University will lead a consortium of universities developing solutions to support autonomous processing and highly effective human-machine teams.
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US military steps up cyberwarfare effort
Cyber Command's campaign against the Russian Internet Research Agency indicates a priority shift from reacting to electronic intrusions into military networks to engaging in active operations that seek to stop enemies from achieving their objectives.
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2020 budget boosts funding for cyber forces, AI
The White House's 2020 budget request increases funds for military cyber forces and defense cyber workforce with carve outs for artificial intelligence investments.
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Army plans industry day for IoT and 'smart bases'
The Army wants to incorporate tech solutions usually seen in smart cities at its military installations.
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DARPA has big plans for the CHASE program
Dr. Jennifer Roberts, program manager for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s information innovation office, talks about what cyber capabilities are in the works.
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GSA launches Netcents-2 replacement
A new five-year blanket purchase agreement will replace Air Force's expiring IT hardware and software commodity contract.
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Army to create cloud program office
The Army is gaining momentum in its overhaul of legacy systems, starting with new cloud and enterprise-as-a-service pilots and a new data strategy.
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DOD's accelerated cyber hiring hits snags
Lack of hiring personnel and the complex security clearance process is slowing down implementation as the Cyber Excepted Service expands.
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Army turns to category management in new IT approach
Deputy CIO declares 'no new money' for IT in new approach and is turning to category management can help.
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