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Navy expects big savings from consolidated tasking system

Officials say TRACKER will trim the Navy's IT footprint and replace legacy, siloed systems.

Modernization

Navy trims NGEN transition timeline

The transition of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet to a new government-owned system had been delayed by bid protests and the government shutdown, but

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Pentagon Deputy CIO Carey retires

Robert J. Carey served in a variety of defense-related positions in a a career that spanned more than three decades.

People

New leader named at Navy Cyber Command

Rear Adm. Jan Tighe will move into the top spot from her current post as deputy commander.

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Deadly shooting prompts examination of clearance process

Aaron Alexis, the assailant in a shooting rampage at the Navy Yard, had been awarded a security clearance despite a past that should have raised red flags. Now the DOD, the Navy and an independent board will examine the process by which the clearances are evaluated.

Digital Government

Shooting at Navy's largest system command

Fatalities are confirmed as one or more gunmen open fire at the Navy Yard.

Modernization

Navy secretary embraces the commercial cloud

AWS takes helm of portal following a successful pilot program.

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Obama nominates deputies for VA, Navy

If the nominees gain Senate approval, they will fill roles vacant since spring.

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NOAA undertakes post-Sandy mapping

The science agency is attempting to assess the effects of the storm on the coastal areas and shallow waters that were in its path.

Modernization

NGEN's risky choices

The Navy is confident that the successor to the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet is sound, but its short span and emphasis on cost worry some observers.

Digital Government

DOD announces long-awaited NGEN contract

The new network program, which will serve more than 800,000 users, will replace the aging Navy-Marine Corps Intranet.