Acquisition
Defense acquisition: Lost in the fog of war?
Changing combat needs and constrained budgets are complicating DOD's acquisition decisions.
Digital Government
DISA creates 'demilitarized zone' for unclassified network
DISA's demilitarized zone will be designed to protect its unclassified network, the while command center will help align with the cyber command and oversee key networks, officials say.
Digital Government
Army CIO watch: Nomination announcement expected soon
A formal announcement could come regarding the Army’s nomination for a new CIO.
Digital Government
DOD budget targets: Contractors, IT programs
Reductions to personnel, IT and major weapons programs are DOD targets as the Pentagon faces $13 billion less than requested in the fiscal 2012 budget.
Digital Government
Gates prepares more details on cuts to the defense budget
Defense Secretary Robert Gates reportedly will brief lawmakers Thursday with the latest update on his ambitious plans for cutting Pentagon spending.
People
DOD emphasizes education, requirements in acquisition reform
According to industry insiders, a new approach is essential for reforming DOD acquisition practices.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity provisions stripped from defense bill
Unsuccessful attempts to mandate federal IT security could open the door to potentially serious risks if cybersecurity legislation isn't revisited in 2011, some officials say.
Cybersecurity
Napolitano calls for cybersecurity partnership
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said the government is emphasizing cybersecurity in part because it has ramifications beyond the Internet.
Digital Government
Army PEO EIS gets new senior leader
Army Program Executive Office gets a new senior leader, promoted up through the ranks.
Digital Government
New Army CIO picture coming into focus
The likely top choice for the new Army chief information officer has become clear -- but there is still no official word.
Digital Government
Defense Acquisition University gets new president
Katrina McFarland is the new president of the Defense Acquisition University and will oversee new curriculum that reflects changing defense acquisition guidelines.
Digital Government
Panel urges cutting federal employment as part of major spending cuts
The White House-led debt reduction panel seeks to save $4 trillion by 2020 by cutting the federal workforce, changing the tax code and imposing annual limits on war spending.
Digital Government
Calls to cut defense spending grow louder
The White House-led fiscal commission's proposal to cut $100 billion in defense spending come on top of cuts proposed earlier by Defense Secretary Robert Gates.
Modernization
Army IT Agency pushes technology transformation
The Army IT Agency is pushing transformation in data center consolidation and unified communications.
People
On Thanksgiving, fed IT leaders count their blessings
We asked your colleagues what they're thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Digital Government
Vets get access to services through new portal
Veterans can access a new portal tailored to their locations.
Digital Government
DISA won't get derailed by changes in location, culture
DISA's evolving mission and impending relocation are happening simultaneously. And Paige Atkins is in the middle, coordinating strategy and policy to make sure it all happens seamlessly.
Acquisition
Air Force creates new acquisition office
Small business is set to remain a top priority as the Air Force works to improve its contracting, purchasing and requirements processes.
People
Who will be the next Army CIO?
With the retirement of Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Sorenson as Army chief information officer, the military IT community is now wondering who will fill the formidable shoes he leaves behind.
Digital Government