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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.
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Navy, Army team on unmanned helo purchase
The Navy says it plans to join forces with the Army to purchase a medium-sized, unmanned helicopter that might be operational in five years.
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Mobile command posts boost battlefield control
Two modified command and control vehicles are pushing enhanced situational awareness and connectivity to the edge of the battlefield.
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Army task force aims for energy independence
The Army has announced a new task force to target its renewable energy goals.
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Army pauses e-mail migration while it cleans up its network
The Army’s enterprise e-mail effort, on an operational hiatus since July, will soon restart account migration but will continue to take short pauses to evaluate progress, the Army CIO said.
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