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DISA delivers new version of Enterprise Portal Service to SIPRNet

DEPS 2.0 gives users customizable choice for collaboration, and plenty of storage.

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Navy goes with HP PCs for ONE-Net refresh

The company’s products, including Elite notebooks, tablets and desktops, will replace current systems at domestic and international bases.

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Navy awards $13M contract for DCGS-Marine Corps support

SAIC will provide program management, production engineering and other services.

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Navy opens its Global Ocean Forecast System to the public

The Naval Research Lab agrees to let NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Prediction tap into the system for public forecasts.

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BAE testing revolutionary helmet-mounted display

Q-Warrior head-up display would improve situational awareness for soldiers.

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Navy names Cyberspace/IT Person of the Year

Randall Cieslak, CIO of the U.S. Pacific Command, is honored as the DON CIO’s office hands out its annual awards.

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Academy teams do battle in cyber exercise

The Service Academy Cyber Stakes, hosted by DARPA, raises the skills of cadets and midshipmen.

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DOD reaches $40.5M enterprise deal for Adobe products

The three-year agreement allows Army, Air Force and DISA to standardize tools.

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Hagel makes pick to lead Navy’s Cyber Command

Rear Adm. Jan Tighe, currently deputy director, would replace Vice. Adm. Michael Rogers.

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DOD adds three Cray supercomputers to its HPC program

The XC30 supercomputers, along with Sonexion storage systems, will go to the Air Force and Navy.

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Army wants to mine social media in Europe

Analysis of social media and open-source information would help monitor extremist activities.

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DOD to require documentation for lost, stolen ID cards

Department will soon make mandatory what has been an optional policy for replacing Common Access Cards.

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Report says DOD fuel supply chain vulnerable to cyberattack

A study says that DLA needs to shore up security on its IP-connected fuel distribution network.

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DARPA hires Raytheon to work on Plan X cyber warfare platform

The company gets a $9.8 million contract to enable scaling and execution of cyber operations.

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VA launches online tool to calculate education benefits

The GI Bill Comparison Tool lets service members, veterans and their families quickly calculate their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.

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Marines test diagnostic telemedicine device for the battlefield

Tempus Pro enables monitoring, patient data sharing, and video and voice capabilities.

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DARPA aims to turn computer chips into dust

In the second contract awarded under the agency’s VAPR program, IBM will explore ways to shatter CMOS chips on command.

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System can make military convoys autonomous

TARDEC and Lockheed Martin demonstrate driverless system that handles traffic, tight turns and other aspects of an urban environment.

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6 ways to improve cybersecurity through acquisition

DOD, GSA issue recommendations for how to apply risk management to the IT acquisition process.

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Tactical radio testing gets ULTRA streamlined

New facility combines three organizations, helping to ensure interoperability and integration for new systems.