How to get ready for the 'net generation'
A new guide discusses the problems agencies face from a shrinking and rapidly changing workforce.
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.
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.
Satellite system won't see space anytime soon
As current military satellites become obsolete, time is running out to get the new Mobile User Objective Satellite program off the ground. Now, the Navy is looking to Congress and the commercial sector for help.
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.
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.
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.
DOD IT nominee lacks military experience, but does that matter?
Teresa Takai's strong information technology and government background are enough to overcome her lack of military experience, industry officials say.
China cyber threat looms large
The PACOM chief's warnings echo complaints from Google and GoDaddy about malicious Chinese Internet activity.
DOD enterprise service structure in the works, official says
the guidelines will define and coordinate governance and creation of capabilities, official says.
DOD/VA Health records project yielding important lessons
The joint health data exchange pilot project between the Defense and the Veterans Affairs departments is still in its early phases, but already has taught valuable lessons about interoperability, government officials working on the project say.
DOD still struggling with best approach to social media
Jack Holt of the Defense Department's Defense Media Activity says a clear doctrine for social media use is needed.
NASA borrows a page from Defense situational awareness book
Emphasis on mission-enabling, situational awareness and integration echoes current areas of focus for Defense Department.
Army e-mail consolidation first step in enterprise efforts
Over the next two years the Army will consolidate the various e-mail accounts for nearly 250,000 users, the first step in creating enterprise-wide e-mail services.
Navy picks pair for shipboard network support
Contracts are for CANES program, designed to streamline and consolidated Navy information technology networks aboard its ships.
Protected information exchange could aid in Mideast missions
An unclassified project would operate on its own virtual private network and be certified and accredited for official use only.
DISA to establish safe haven outside the Internet
The Defense Information Systems Agency is developing plans to cordon off its unclassified networks from public Internet access.
Cognitive radios would give future warfighters upper hand
Smart radios could do everything but turn themselves on -- if Army researchers can make them a reality.
Leaner defense budget aims for realistic reform
The Defense Department's $708 billion fiscal 2011 budget request closely adheres to priorities set forth in the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review.
Army mulls realignment to fortify cyber command
Army officials are weighing realigning networking and communications units to build a fully operational cyber component by October 2010.
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