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Workforce critical to Army's cyber future

The Army Cyber Command is setting its sights on 2020 — and the soldier of the future who will defend Defense Department networks.

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Joint networking can help drive IT efficiency: Pollett

New joint network strategies are among a crop of the Army's departmentwide IT initiatives that are targeted to solve multiple problems that plague military data sharing.

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Army sees big pay off from field integration test

The Army recently ran its first large-scale field integration test, the Network Integration Evaluation, which was so successful that three more tests are already scheduled.

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Army makes strides toward IT standardization

The Army's enterprise e-mail effort has a bigger motivation than just messaging -- it could also help solve some problems in IT acquisition.

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Unified Army network walks tightrope of security, user needs, cutbacks

The arena of security is constantly evolving. And it seems it took another turn at LandWarNet 2011, where the topic of cyber defense was being considered alongside technology demands and defense cuts.

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Army works to get the word out on tech initiatives

Army strategic communication staffs are using an array of communications techniques to get important messages out.

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Army cyber arm must prepare mentally for what lies ahead

The Army's cyber domain, still very much in development, will benefit from better understanding of people, thought processes and integration of effort.

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Army formulates strategic plan for cyber component

A new strategic plan from Army Cyber Command will be built on prevailing, preparing and preserving and enhancing the service's all-volunteer force.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Army revises doctrine for battlefield bots

The Army is fitting roles for robots into its force structure and operational plans.

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Army fights to overcome data onslaught

The latest version of the Distributed Common Ground System-Army deployed to Afghanistan has the notable distinction of being the DOD's first tactical cloud computing node.

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Army to cut civilian jobs

The Army is set to reduce its civilian workforce in the next year as part of onging budget-trimming efforts.

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DOD scales back JTRS ground mobile radio buy

Defense Department officials told lawmakers that a major scaling back of the Army's Joint Tactical Radio System's Ground Mobile Radio program will save the department as much as $15 billion in projected costs.

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Army makes headway with global network expansion

The Global Network Enterprise Construct, which was developed to improve compatibility within the LandWarNet architecture, is moving from concept to implementation.