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.
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