Defense Systems

New port-based access control technology in support of STIG

Network Access Control systems are being developed in response to the requirements of the Defense Information Systems Agency Access Control in Support of Information Systems Security Technical Implementation Guide.

Defense Systems

New flash drives arrive on market for DOD

Companies are releasing newer, more secure removable media in response to the Defense Department banning flash drives and other such items last November.

Defense Systems

LandWarNet tracks to include variety of general offices, product managers

Army leaders will detail progress on the Global Network Enterprise Construct, cyber issues, information assurance, on-the-move communications, sensor fusion and future network systems in eight separate tracks scheduled for LandWarNet 2009.

Defense Systems

Army Microsoft moratorium nears its end

The moratorium on buying Microsoft software was established while officials negotiated a new enterprise licensing agreement.

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LandWarNet keynotes to highlight IT needs for joint operations

Gen. Carter Ham, commanding general of HQUSAREUR, will give the opening keynote speech Aug. 18.

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LandWarNet targets tools to build global enterprise network

The theme of this year's LandWarNet is: "A Global Network Enterprise Enabling Full Spectrum Operations for the Joint Warfighter."

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Military demand for robotics fuels contract opportunities

iRobot won contracts from the Army and Navy this week for robots used on the battlefield.

Defense Systems

Computer-generated forces to be developed for Navy

Alion Science and Technology will provide modeling and simulation services to the Navy under a $49 million contract.

Defense Systems

Court ruling puts brakes on sales of Microsoft Word

Microsoft's loss in a patent dispute with Toronto-based i4i LP means that it will have to stop selling Microsoft Word in U.S. markets. The issue concerns the use of "custom XML" in Word in the Microsoft Office 2003 and Microsoft Office 2007 productivity suites.

Defense Systems

Marine Corps acquisition-services contract awarded

Avineon will provide technical support and management oversight to the Marines Corps under a five-year contract with an estimated value of $29 million.

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Navy CIO says cybersecurity is an urgent national issue

The Navy's CIO said yesterday that cybersecurity must evolve rapidly to deal with the most serious economic and security challenge of the 21st century.

Defense Systems

Army Research Lab to deploy emergency alert system

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center is installing the IP-based AtHoc IWSAlerts emergency system to communicate with its roughly 2,500 personnel throughout the United States.

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Navy's network security roadmap on tap at Virtual FOSE

Navy Department Chief Information Officer Robert Carey will be the keynote speaker at the Aug. 12 Virtual FOSE conference.

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DISA director emphasizes contractor workforce importance

Lt. Gen. Carroll Pollett, director of the Defense Information Systems Agency, reiterated the importance of the contract workforce to DISA at an industry presentation Aug. 7, especially, he said, as the agency faces moving its staff to Fort Meade next year.

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Army monitors its carbon bootprint

Army deploys Enviance software as a service in 11 installations to track greenhouse gases.

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Navy ERP system ready for full deployment, officials say

The Navy’s Enterprise Resource Planning System is ready for prime time, based on the recommendations of two Defense Department agencies.

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Security upgrades highlight DISA buying surge

The Defense Information Systems Agency plans to bolster security features embedded in its far-flung networks and data centers via several acquisition projects planned for the twilight of fiscal 2009.

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New Capability systems to aid in combat coordination

A General Dynamics unit will provide technology components that will enhance the Marine Corps’ ability to coordinate air and ground combat operations under a $17 million contract modification.

Defense Systems

DISA asks industry for help with new priorities

DISA wants to deliver on-demand, enterprisewide technology services across the Defense Department.

Defense Systems

DISA, GSA detail $5 billion satellite pact

A new satellite contract that the General Services Administration and the Defense Information Systems Agency are entering into will offer a $5 billion, 10-year multiple award schedule and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity terms.