Digital Government
Defense official backs commercial software for joint health record
Pentagon plan conflicts with VA's reliance on open-source software.
Modernization
Agencies scramble to define critical functions as shutdown looms
Vital technology systems and scientific research will continue uninterrupted, albeit with minimal staff.
Digital Government
Military and essential civilians would be paid after shutdown
Defense contractors would be paid out of funds already obligated, Pentagon officials say.
Modernization
Global network will redefine how the Army fights, vice chief says
The service considers Defense-owned software key to driving down costs.
Digital Government
Defense passes on Web-only traumatic brain injury tests
Department opts for tools that can work in disconnected combat environments.
Digital Government
Shinseki and Gates clinch deal on common health record
Health IT system would be the largest in the world, serving more than 16 million patients.
Modernization
Army confirms battlefield smartphones tests began in December
Service expects to field the mobile devices to a 3,500-person brigade within six months, perhaps in Afghanistan.
Cybersecurity
Defense funding for cybersecurity is hard to pin down
Confusion over terminology and agency roles suggests serious procurement challenges, observers say.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon seeks $3.2 billion for revised cyber budget
The nearly $1 billion increase over the amount the agency sought just last month reflects the re-categorization of programs as cybersecurity, Defense officials said.
Digital Government
'Ludicrous' Defense contract keeps Reserve physicians from treating troops, congressman says
Reserve and National Guard doctors and dentists can provide medical care for the homeless in their communities, but not their troops, during drill weekends, says lawmaker who is also a Reserve doctor.
Digital Government
Wisconsin reps try to derail VA/Defense open source health records system
The lawmakers back a commercial approach that could benefit their state's Epic Systems.
Digital Government
Half the Afghanistan and Iraq veterans treated by VA receive mental health care
Statistics reflect effect of multiple deployments, observers say.
Cybersecurity
RSA security breach compromised federal network ID tool
Company's authentication tool is used by Defense, Homeland Security and State departments, among others.
Cybersecurity