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DOD's mobility strategy a push-pull between radios and COTS devices
Rapidly evolving mobile technologies create new capabilities—and rapid change.
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Army investigates improper acquisition of intel software by infantry unit bound for Afghanistan
Army acquisition officials have demanded that the 3rd Infantry Division take "immediate corrective action" upon discovering that the unit tried to obtain a controversial intelligence software for training before it deployed to Afghanistan.
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Army sees smart phone strategy as continuing process
With focus shifting from the network to the technologies and services that use it, in addition to a nearly insatiable demand for mobile access, the Army has to find the right balance between security, requirements and the demand for mobile devices.
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Army approves 33 for massive Eagle logistics contract
The Army has selected 33 companies to compete for upwards of $23.5 billion in task orders through its Enhanced Army Global Logistics Enterprise contract,
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Army wants smart phone solution that can keep pace with mobile computing advances
Army leaders understand that time is short as the service prepares for a fourth round of testing how new technologies can securely fit into its tactical data network.
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Army prepares for Network Integration Evaluation 13.1
The Army will continue to refine its tactical network for the battlefield of the future during the fourth iteration of its Network Integration Evaluation (NIE) scheduled for October and November at Fort Bliss, Texas, and White Sands Missile Range, N.M.
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Outdated infrastructure slows Army network transition
Antiquated infrastructure is posing the biggest challenge to bringing the Army's new data network online -- but it's not the only challenge, says a senior commander.
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Industry works to untether forces with mobile command on-the-move technology
As the Army drills down to further define its needs for mobile command on the move, industry is stepping up with technology to untether ground force communication.
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Basics key to effective cyber defense, says former Army CIO
Effective cyber defense comes from following the basic rules of military strategy, says the Army's former CIO.
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Coalition exercise helps refine surveillance, comms systems
U.S. military and coalition partners just completed a joint exercise known as Enterprise Challenge 2012 in which various tests were conducted to improve interporability of surveillance and communications systems used on the battlefield.
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Joint Staff's Bowman nominated for rank of lieutenant general
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced this week that President Barack Obama has nominated Army MG Mark S. Bowman for the rank of lieutenant general.
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Satellites and secure wireless evolve to meet new demands
Emerging systems promise easier access, improved performance and new capabilities.
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US to upgrade tactical network for coalition forces in South Korea
The U.S. Army plans to install in South Korea the same type of tactical network that it currently uses to enhance coordinated operations among U.S. and coalition forces Afghanistan.
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Military reaps surveillance benefits from advances in sensor technologies
The rapid evolution of electro-optical imagers and infrared cameras is making it possible to employ them for less cost on smaller and lighter systems.
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Troops in Afghanistan to get updated Blue Force Tracking system
The Army is getting ready to send an updated version of its digital force-locating technology to ground forces in Afghanistan.
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Army says money management system is fully deployed and can produce auditable reports
COL Patrick Burden, project manager of the Army’s General Fund Enterprise Business System, on the GFEBS enterprise resource planning project.
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From radios to waveforms: How JTRS is remaking itself as JTNC
Army BG Michael Williamson, JPEO JTRS, and Mark Compton, Director, JTNC, discuss how JTRS is remaking itself as JTNC and lessons learned for future procurements.
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DOD redoubles joint efforts in budget-challenged times
Defense Department officials believe that the current budget cutting atmosphere will help to advance key initiatives at the Pentagon such as the joint information enterprise.
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Army completes assembly of Capability Set 13 prototypes
The first five mine-resistant ambush-protected prototype vehicles outfitted with the networked communications capabilities known as Capability Set 13 have been shipped to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.
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