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Terry Duncan to oversee defense network programs
Terry Duncan is the new director of communications and network programs in the Defense Department's Office of the CIO.
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Paradigm does recon at LandWarNet 2011
Paradigm has gone on a discovery mission at the LandWarNet conference in Tampa. It is seeking ways its defense technology -- used primarily in Europe -- could help the U.S. military.
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Army integration exercise will improve situational awareness
Defense Systems' staff visited Army facilities at Fort Bliss, Texas, and White Sands Missile Range, N.M., in May to learn first-hand about the technologies that went into the Network Integration Exercise.
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Geeks are the future of warfare
Cyber warfare will require a new type of warrior, says LandWarNet's opening speaker.
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Getting creative to send more data to warfighters
As communication requirements grow, the military is striving to combine technologies and trim costs.
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New network strategy helps Army meet modern warfare needs
Col. John Morrison discusses the Army's new integrated networking strategy and how it's helping the Army keep up with the constantly evolving requirements of the battlefield.
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DOD's move to the cloud keeps security experts up at night
DOD is finding that the old security techniques, which weren't that great anyway, won't be enough in the dynamic world of the cloud.
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Navy's NGEN gears up for new contract action
The final request for proposal for the Navy's Next Generation Enterprise Network program is expected in December.
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Pocketbots might become valued addition to battlefield gear
Pocket robots displayed at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International conference in August might be the next major advancement in military robotics.
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Commercial Satcom remains vital to military ops
Commercial satellite communications will continue to play a vital role in day-to-day communications and contingency operations even when next-generation space systems are deployed.
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US faces complex challenges in Pakistan, commander says
The former top officer in Pakistan highlights the challenges of his recent assignment.
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Preparing technology for secure comms poses challenges
Harnessing technology to provide secure communications that meet a wide range of requirements is a difficult task that requires consideration of many parameters.
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Budget cuts trigger defense procurement process reorg
At a time when the government is drawing borders around contractors, some defense IT officials are pinning their technology hopes on their close partnerships with companies.
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Military CIOs take on network cleanup
Military service CIOs consider the challenges of moving their networks to a single DOD enterprise model.
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US cyber defenses outmatched by hackers
The blur between criminal acts in cyberspace, cyber terrorism, cyber espionage and acts of cyber aggression by rogue nations has placed U.S. defense forces in a very precarious position.
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LandWarNet to tackle cyber challenges in time of war
Defense Systems staff will provide comprehensive coverage of the LandWarNet 2011 conference, "Transforming Cyber While at War." Our reporters will be on hand to cover the breaking news on cyber command and control, joint and network visibility and protection, warfighter information infrastructure and persistent global threats.
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Enterprise e-mail's departmentwide future uncertain
Defense Department CIO Teri Takai won't mandate migration to the Defense Information Systems Agency's enterprise e-mail effort, so the question of whether other branches will move their e-mail programs to the cloud hangs in the air.
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DOD adopts tactical approach to information assurance
DOD cyber experts are building a security infrastructure designed to armor-plate sensitive information and critical systems.
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North Korea's cyber capabilities cause alarm
North Korea's cyber ambitions have been an increasing concern in recent years.
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