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Friday, September 5, 2008

Navy details NMCI follow-on plan
Navy plans name change to Next Generation Enterprise Network and integrating NMCI more with other Navy networks, according to documents.
(Posted September 5, 2008)
DOD asserts more oversight of undefined contracts
Defense Department officials require more reports to manage work on risky contracts with undefined terms.
(Posted September 3, 2008)
Pointers: Recommended Reading
Beloit College lists the technologies that this year's college freshman class assumes have been around forever, and Time discusses social networking -- for dogs.
(Posted September 1, 2008)
DOD struggles with early warning
Defense contracts lack the tools that warn officials about problems, memo says.
(Posted August 29, 2008)
Changes urged for DOD's acquisition
Focusing on achievable projects that address joint needs is a key to fixing the process, official says.
(Posted August 27, 2008)
DHS orders stop to SBInet
The Homeland Security Department needs Interior Department's blessing to construct towers along the border with Mexico.
(Posted August 25, 2008)
Army mandates knowledge principles
Senior Army officials have mandated the adoption of 12 principles intended to foster the sharing of knowledge servicewide.
(Posted August 21, 2008)
Carolina group backs away from new lab
Five states are competing for a high-tech laboratory that would identify and research the most dangerous pathogens that infect animals and plants.
(Posted August 20, 2008)
Rising Star: Michelle Walker
Walker worked on an analysis that provided a framework for future business process improvements.
(Posted August 18, 2008)
Rising Star: Capt. Shaun Baker
Baker used new tools rather than relying on the traditional methods on computer networks.
(Posted August 18, 2008)
Rising Stars: The class of 2008
The Rising Stars are remarkable people who don’t get enough recognition.
(Posted August 18, 2008)
Buzz of the Week: A cyberwar paradox
There was an odd juxtaposition last week between the Russian/Georgian conflict and the Defense Department’s cyber warfare efforts.
(Posted August 18, 2008)
Pointers: Carey’s recommended reads
Robert Carey, chief information officer at the Navy Department shares his reading suggestions this week.
(Posted August 18, 2008)
Contractors play big Iraq role
Congressional Budget Office report shows that reduction in military in Iraq leads to increased dependency on contractors.
(Posted August 15, 2008)
Tracking a cyberattack
During the conflict between Russia and the former Soviet Republic of Georgia, attacks were launched against Georgia’s Internet infrastructure by unidentified attackers.
(Posted August 15, 2008)
What next for fusion centers?
The infrastructure for a locally run, nationwide intelligence-sharing network is ready. Now what?
(Posted August 11, 2008)
Clock is running for DHS CIO
Mangogna has clear goals for his brief tenure.
(Posted August 11, 2008)
Also in the news: Congress lets DOD shift $1.3B to buy intell tech
The money will enable the department to field more intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance equipment in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to Defense News.
(Posted August 8, 2008)
Also in the news: Navy gives young engineers a chance to shine
As part of the annual competition, engineers build unmanned vehicles that can maneuver an underwater obstacle course without any communications or control from a person or outside system.
(Posted August 8, 2008)
Also in the news: Web 2.0 a bit hit with Air Force workers
PC World reports that approximately 40 percent of the Air Force's workforce are registered to access blogs, wikis and other tools available through Air Force Knowledge Now Web site.
(Posted August 8, 2008)






 
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5 priorities still worth pursuing
The original elements of the PMA will remain priorities in the future, observers say.

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