Digital Government

Army CIO sees networks as all about the data

Service needs a single, secure and affordable global system that reduces duplicative practices.

Digital Government

Defense passes on Web-only traumatic brain injury tests

Department opts for tools that can work in disconnected combat environments.

Digital Government

Agencies blast FCC over LightSquared decision

Critics say regulator failed to consult key stakeholders before approving network that might interfere with GPS systems.

Modernization

Army confirms battlefield smartphones tests began in December

Service expects to field the mobile devices to a 3,500-person brigade within six months, perhaps in Afghanistan.

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The Other San Antonio

Modernization

Missile range supports testing using 1,200-mile fiber network

A New Mexico desert is laced with 300 fiber points for plug-and-play connections

Digital Government

Wisconsin Stiffs Vets

Digital Government

'Ludicrous' Defense contract keeps Reserve physicians from treating troops, congressman says

Reserve and National Guard doctors and dentists can provide medical care for the homeless in their communities, but not their troops, during drill weekends, says lawmaker who is also a Reserve doctor.