Digital Government

Budget battles reshape debate about military strategy

The possibility of massive cuts to defense spending raises questions about the military’s future.

People

Army struggles to save programs

The Army hopes that by streamlining acquisition and identifying core priorities, it will be able to avoid cancelling major weapons programs, according to top officials.

People

Executive order puts information sharing in the spotlight

President Obama is building on efforts to boost federal information sharing, but according to GAO, much work still remains.

Cybersecurity

Will congressional infighting stall cybersecurity laws?

Congress is running out of time to pass critical cybersecurity legislation, and Capitol Hill squabbling isn't helping the cause.

Digital Government

DOD personnel moves at DISA, DLA and in cyber policy

The Defense Department has announced a number of personnel moves in the world of defense IT.

Modernization

Army HQ next for e-mail migration

The Army picks up speed in its move to enterprise e-mail.

Digital Government

Woody Allen and DOD

How is a cyber threat like a neurotic Manhattan comic?

People

Defense budget cuts inevitable, says former defense secretary

With the nation at a crucial point and the Defense Department facing serious budget cuts, a smaller military force and smart decision-making will be critical, said former Defense Secretary William Cohen.

Digital Government

Army names new PEO-EIS

Douglas Wiltsie will succeed Gary Winkler as Army Program Executive Officer-Enterprise Information Systems.

Modernization

Army-tested tips for data center consolidation

The Army is tackling challenges in downsizing and quantifying savings, and its successes so far could help other agencies.

People

Army's new network strategy to guide acquisition, budget decisions

The Army's Network Integration Evaluation is modernizing the way the Army develops, acquires and fields technology, and is also helping guide decision-making in austere budget conditions.

Cybersecurity

Rethinking government's biggest IT ideas

Four landmark programs that sought to remake big swaths of government IT face the test of time.

Digital Government

Budget cuts vs. Strike Fighter

Carter hearing showcases the push-pull of defense spending.

People

Budget worries loom large for DOD IT future

Defense officials are looking to IT to lead the way in innovative efficiency.

People

House passes funding bill, but shutdown still possible

The odds are against a government shutdown, one expert says, but the Senate still could block a resolution.

Digital Government

Shutdown specter rises once more

For the third time this year, the government nears shutdown, with disaster relief funds the sticking point.

Digital Government

From top DOD brass, more warnings against sequester cuts

Defense Secretary Panetta warns cuts could result in massive defense industrial base losses that would harm the U.S. economy.

Digital Government

DOD correcting mismanagement of financial records

DOD officials are reforming the way spending is accounted for, according to department Comptroller Robert Hale.

Digital Government

Army makes strides in data center consolidation

The Army IT Agency is touting its major efforts to reduce servers and energy consumption.

Digital Government

Defense budget to be shaped by 'hard choices'

The budget process is still contentious, but negotiators seem willing to put almost everything on the table.