Digital Government
DISA picks new CIO and IT directors
DISA names Henry Sienkiewicz to CIO post and Paige Atkins to replace strategist John Garing. Daniel Bradford tapped as director of Global Information Grid.
Digital Government
Winning strategies for workplace knowledge management
The explosion in avenues of communication means everyone has a voice and wants to be heard, and the office is no exception. The result is a flood of innovation that can boost an organization's production and morale exponentially.
Digital Government
Social media is now mission media
Social media has become an important tool in combat operations and communications. But the science behind it -- knowledge management -- can be a tough sell in the closed culture of DOD.
Digital Government
Battle command network drives Army modernization
In its 2010 Modernization Strategy, the Army outlines its near-term future as it moves to become a taut, versatile and efficient force centered on the battle command network.
Modernization
Digital collateral damage blurs cyber warfare strategies
Without a road map on network connections, a cyberattack could take down friends' and foes' systems.
Digital Government
Navy picks leader for maritime intelligence center
National Maritime Intelligence Center connects several U.S. military intelligence operations, including those of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.
Digital Government
Defense acquisition: the 800-pound gorilla in the room at IRMCO
Why, at a conference dedicated to federal resource management, was defense acquisition avoided as a topic of conversation as much as partisan politics or religion?
Cybersecurity
Haiti response proves interagency collaboration can work
Every once in awhile, a cataclysmic event will bring together the factions and defy federal compartmentalization.
Cybersecurity
Cyber chief slams security efforts
The White House's top cybersecurity official calls for needed measures to protect federal networks, some of which should have been done long ago.
People
Applying for federal jobs may get easier
Federal hiring reform seeks to make the government job application process easier for candidates, OPM director says.
Digital Government
The future of telework technology: A wish list
As teleworking grows, policies are changing and needs are increasing. Managers lay out their vision of the near future, and the technologies they'll need to get them there.
People
OMB issues transparency rules for federal spending
The Office of Management and Budget, in keeping with the Open Government Directive, is setting rules that aim to increase the transparency of government spending.
Digital Government
DOD appoints new director for acquisition
Appointment comes in wake of findings by Congressional panel of poor DOD acquisition and procurement practices.
Digital Government
Navy cyber leader expects proactive capabilities this year
Navy cyber command needs cultural change in view of network warfare, updated networks and technology to take on defense in the cyber realm.
Digital Government
Cultural changes at DOD a major factor in defense acquisition reform
Industry officials see the need for change in DOD ideas of weapons systems, contracting practices.
Digital Government
Air Force names new chief information officer
Brig. Gen. Ian R. Dickinson will head up communications and information activities at Headquarters Air Force Space Command.
Digital Government
Battle in Afghanistan pits daily operations against congressional regulations
The struggle between meeting wartime needs and fostering transformation doesn't always have to hinder progress if the government can find a sweet spot in policy.
Digital Government
President marries green proposals with national defense strategies
Obama praises DOD's leadership for efforts to improve national security through better energy efficiency.
Digital Government
Army cyber office going full steam ahead
An Army Cyber Directorate official says his office is making moves on cyber defense -- and is eager to do it better, faster and cheaper than the federal government status quo.
Digital Government