Defense Systems

2012: The year of DOD's mobile network launch?

The Defense Information Systems Agency is building the architecture for the Defense Department's mobile network and expects to have it at least partly up and running by the end of the year.

Defense Systems

Long-awaited NGEN RFP released, with goal of taking back control the network

The Navy's long-awaited NGEN solicitation has been released, marking an official step forward for the service.

Defense Systems

Navy's Internet cafe to do more than boost caffeine levels

The Navy has tapped DRS to build satellite and communication systems for continued morale, welfare and recreation of service members in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Defense Systems

Navy looks to private industry for help with data center consolidation

New technologies and management techniques offer increased efficiency and flexibility.

Defense Systems

Was double agent responsible for Stuxnet attack on Iran?

An Iranian dissident working for Israel is believed to have used a memory stick to implant the Stuxnet worm at Iran's Natanz nuclear processing facility, according to a published report.

Defense Systems

DOD IT strategy roadmap happening in real time

The Defense Department's move to the next generation of defense IT has turned a corner, says Deputy DOD CIO Rob Carey.

Defense Systems

3 factors inhibit DOD cyber infrastructure defense

House and Senate budget hearings focused on defining DOD's role in defending a largely civilian cyberspace, and on the challenge of recruiting and retaining the workforce it needs.

Defense Systems

Army pins hopes on common operating environment

The Army's common operating environment could transform the way the service runs its IT systems.

Defense Systems

Army IT strategy maneuvers cyberspace, consolidation, cost-cutting

Under a new framework, the Army IT Agency is consolidating more Pentagon IT, and navigating the murky waters of cybersecurity and shrinking budgets, all while pursuing leading-edge technologies for the future.

Defense Systems

R&D funding on the rise in 2013 budget proposal

Spending for scientific research and development, including clean energy, bio and nano research and education, would increase under the president's 2013 budget proposal.

Defense Systems

DOD's network infrastructure needs streamlining: official

DOD's deputy CIO says military networks must be trimmed and allowed to share data to achieve true efficiencies and interoperability.

Defense Systems

New Army PEO EIS will focus on agile portfolio

The new leader of the Army's Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems looks at the macro level to keep his programs running.

Defense Systems

Data center consolidation, restructuring said key to future Army networks

Army CIO Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence outlined the service's top IT priorities, including consolidation and making the force more flexible.