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IT Modernization
Defense Logistics Agency Making Rapid Progress in Cloud Migration
A DLA official said the agency moved apps to the cloud close to six weeks ahead of schedule.
IT Modernization
DOD’s Deputy CIO Wants to Change the Conversation on IT
Danielle Metz, leader for the information enterprise, discusses the misconceptions about the office of the CIO, the ongoing Fourth Estate Network Optimization project and the importance of software modernization.
CIO Briefing
Pentagon Takes Another Step in DOD 365 Environment
The environment is part of the Defense Enterprise Office Solutions contract.
IT Modernization
Connolly, Hice Announce Bill to Improve Performance Planning at FITARA Hearing
The Performance Enhancement Reform Act would require greater collaboration among agency officials and more detailed descriptions of resources required to meet goals.
IT Modernization
Classified Workloads Coming to MilCloud This Summer, GDIT Says
And DOD’s deputy chief information officer said DISA’s on-premise cloud contract is part of a group of offerings filling the JEDI void.
CIO Briefing
No Domestic Surveillance Authorities Needed, NSA Director Reiterates
Instead, Gen. Paul Nakasone and other intelligence community leaders want better public-private partnerships to address “blind spots” in the cyber realm.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon Launched New Innovation Steering Group
The announcement came during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing highlighting Defense budget tensions.
Emerging Tech
Air Force Awards SBIR Contract for IoT Device Security
Phosphorus Cybersecurity will work with engineers at Joint Base San Antonio to secure devices operating on 5G networks.
CIO Briefing
Biden Budget Requests Major Investments for Federal Technology and Cybersecurity
The 1.5 trillion budget would give the Technology Modernization Fund and CISA big increases as well as launch new advanced research projects agencies.
Emerging Tech
Army Seeks Info on Biosurveillance Systems that Can Detect Coronavirus
The service wants off-the-shelf forecasting tools that could be part of a broader health-monitoring system.
IT Modernization
Army Awards SAIC $4B in Modeling and Simulation Contracts
The two contracts will support Army DEVCOM’s Aviation and Missile Center Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate.
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Cybersecurity
Top Homeland Security Senators Want Details on Agencies Hit in SolarWinds, Microsoft Intrusions
Sens. Gary Peters and Rob Portman also request more information on key defensive programs and federal cyber leadership.
IT Modernization
DOD Workforce Wants to Keep Telework Going Despite Early Hiccups
A Defense Department Inspector General report surveyed more than 56,000 employees about telework during the pandemic.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon AI Hub Issues $241M Data Readiness Contract
The government intends to issue multiple basic ordering agreements over a five-year performance period, according to solicitation documents.
IT Modernization
Why the Army Elevated Its Enterprise Cloud Office to Agency Status
Director Paul Puckett explained the move is a recognition that cloud computing is not a temporary project.
Emerging Tech
Microsoft to Produce Augmented Reality Headsets Under $21B Army Contract
The Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation system headset is based on Microsoft’s HoloLens gaming device.
IT Modernization
GAO Dismisses IBM Bid Protest on $729 Million Task Order
The decision comes after the Army undertook multiple corrective action periods to address concerns mostly related to mapping of government personnel.
Emerging Tech
How Virtual Reality Is Helping Prepare Service Members to Support Peers in Emotional Distress
The VR training gives airmen practical experience convincing a peer to seek help.
IT Modernization
Army Using DevSecOps for Tactical Radio Program
The iterative development approach allowed the program executive office to start making adjustments to network operations quickly, according to a news release.
Cybersecurity