Defense Systems

DOD colleges embrace videoconferencing as teaching tool

Two Defense Department universities are extending the reach of their classrooms and faculty with telepresence videoconferencing systems from Polycom.

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Army Knowledge Online users get secure mobile messaging

Army Knowledge Online users will be able to access and send sensitive information through a secure mobile platform using Windows Mobile devices.

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Navy ERP system ready for full deployment, officials say

The Navy’s Enterprise Resource Planning System is ready for prime time, based on the recommendations of two Defense Department agencies.

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Joint venture to expand fuel-cell technology for military apps

UltraCell and Protonex Technology Corp. are working together to expand fuel-cell technology for military applications.

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DOD tests fuel-cell technology for ground, UAV uses

The Defense Department is stepping up efforts to provide soldiers in the field with reliable, long-lasting portable power by working with companies to integrate fuel-cell technologies into mobile and off-grid power applications.

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TRANSCOM marches on with DPS

Defense Personal Property System is the automated, end-to-end management system for movement of household goods for members of the armed services and Defense Department civilians that automates much of the process of pre-move counseling, scheduling, tracking, invoicing and claims-filing for household goods shipments.

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Military speeds up recruiting with SOA

A service-oriented architecture based on Oracle SOA, business process management and application development software has been instrumental in helping the U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command more efficiently exchange data with business partners.