People
Official clarifies costs, affordability aspects of products
DOD's acquisition under secretary was clearing up confusion about two ideas that he introduced into the defense acquisition process in 2010 to control costs.
Cybersecurity
DOD, FEMA team on Irene recovery
Agencies worked together to manage and coordinate rescue and recovery efforts connected to Hurricane Irene.
Modernization
Norfolk battens down NMCI's hatches in preparation for Irene
With Hurricane Irene bearing down on the mid-Atlantic region, the Navy and Marine Corps are working overtime to ensure their critical IT systems -- including NMCI -- remain up and running through the storm.
Digital Government
Terry Duncan to oversee defense network programs
Terry Duncan is the new director of communications and network programs in the Defense Department's Office of the CIO.
Modernization
Army’s new network strategy is changing the way it fights
Col. John Morrison discusses the Army's new integrated networking strategy and how it's helping the Army keep up with the constantly evolving requirements of modern warfare.
Digital Government
Enterprise e-mail's departmentwide future uncertain
Defense Department CIO Teri Takai won't mandate migration to the Defense Information Systems Agency's enterprise e-mail effort, so the question of whether other branches will move their e-mail programs to the cloud hangs in the air.
Digital Government
Navy cyber command to get new commander
Rear Adm. Michael Rogers has been nominated to succeed retiring Vice Adm. Barry McCullough as commander of the Navy Fleet Cyber Command/Tenth Fleet.
Modernization
DOD steps up data center closures
The Defense Department is about to pour on speed to close data centers before the end of the year.
People
Army seeks energy independence
The Army announces a new task force to target its renewable energy goals.
Cybersecurity
DOD moves to speed cyber acquisition
DOD is embarking on an effort to increase the speed of acquiring cyberspace capabilities and increase the influence of end users on tech choices.
People
Internal struggles further muddy future of AKO
The Army and Defense Information Systems Agency are moving ahead with enterprise e-mail, but whether it will replace Army Knowledge Online -- an increasingly critical concern -- remains uncertain.
People
White House pushes industry to hire vets
The White House urges industry to hire veterans as their unemployment numbers reach into the millions.
People
Defense acquisition chief nominated as DOD deputy secretary
Ashton Carter, under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, is expected to replace William Lynn in the No. 2 post at the Defense Department.
Digital Government
Defense takes big cuts in debt deal
With the debt ceiling deal signed into law, outcry over defense cuts and lack of transparency is already loud.
People
Feds, contractors brace for debt-ceiling compromise
Pending deal to avert a default spares federal paychecks for now, but future remains cloudy.
People
DOD focuses on IT for financial reform
The Defense Department is employing IT systems as a major strategy for financial management reform.
People
Military officials warn against cutting DOD's budget
Lawmakers have proposed more than $800 billion in defense cuts, but DOD leaders warned of serious consequences to technological and military readiness.
Digital Government
NGA falls short on archiving hard copy maps, inspectors say
Federal inspectors took a look at records management activities for hard copy maps at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
Digital Government
Budget woes might lead to fewer feds
Employee buyouts and hiring freezes are some of the ways agencies are dealing with tight budgets.
People