People
DOD acquisition officials see trade-off problem
Best-value trade-offs are time-consuming and a sticky subject, especially when they involve complex contracts, a lot of money and bid protests.
Acquisition
DOD, GAO differ on measuring the workforce
Given the scale and value of DOD’s acquisitions and spending, GAO said defense officials would benefit by linking training to performance.
People
Lawmaker's questions could hinder DOD CIO
DOD finally has a CIO and some other key positions have also been filled, but lawmakers are threatening to withhold legislative support for broader restructuring efforts until they have more information from Defense Secretary Robert Gates.
Digital Government
DOD sharply criticizes leaks of classified war documents
DOD officials continue to sharply criticize a massive collection of leaked information about U.S. government activities in Iraq and Afghanistan -- much of it classified -- provided by unknown or undisclosed sources to the Web-based organization WikiLeaks.
People
NSPS releases new pay pool info
The National Security Personnel System Transition Office this week released online pay pool tools and guides for the 2010 pay pool reconciliation process.
People
Teri Takai appointed DOD's CIO
Former California chief information officer Teri Takai has been appointed as the Defense Department's CIO.
People
DOD sketches its diagram of the future
Dave Wennergren talks about past experiences, the evolution of the federal government in the Information Age and what the future might have in store.
Digital Government
Emergency access granted in test of interoperable ID system
An emergency preparedness event involving federal, state and private-sector officials demonstrated ID verification technology to scan and clear first responders from federal, state, local and commercial organizations.
Digital Government
Carey to replace DOD's Wennergren
Navy CIO Robert Carey will replace David Wennergren as deputy assistant secreatary of defense for information management.
People
DOD sketches its diagram of the future
Dave Wennergren talks about past experiences, the evolution of the federal government in the Information Age and what the future might have in store.
Digital Government
DOD, DHS working on one-two punch for cybersecurity
The Defense and Homeland Security departments have launched an initiative to share analysts and coordinate their cyber operations to protect critical infrastructure in the United States.
Digital Government
Navy releases social media handbook
The Navy has published a handbook with tips on "friending" and "following" between commanders and subordinates.
Digital Government
DOD cuts will slow overall fed IT spending growth
Federal spending on IT will increase slightly in the next five years. Who can expect to see their budgets grow and who faces cuts, according to new TechAmerica Foundation Vision survey forecasts.
Digital Government
DOD, VA consider more integration for EHR systems, VA official says
The Veterans Affairs Department and the Defense Department are seeking to modernize their patient health record systems.
People
DOD brainstorms new digital health record system
The Defense Department is preparing for the next-generation Electronic Health Record Way Ahead project with a study of alternatives that will be discussed this month.
Digital Government
Inside the Pentagon's cyber war games
Tom Patterson, CSO of MagTek and an adviser to the Air Force on cyber operations, took part in the recent Pacifica cyber war games and describes some of the lessons learned.
People
Wennergren sees changing role for DOD CIO -- and department's IT progress
In an FCW exclusive interview, former DOD CIO Dave Wennergren reflects on the significant shifts in the way the department works -- and what will be required to sustain the ongoing changing tides.
Acquisition
New DOD contracting rules put small businesses in harm's way
A crackdown on DOD contracting could deal a blow to small businesses, and the potential impact goes far beyond the viability of a few organizations.
Digital Government
Wennergren move throws DOD CIO spot into further shadow
The future of DOD's CIO job, long vacant and federally required, hangs in the balance.
Digital Government