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DISA keeps pace with net-centric milestones

Air Force Col. Deidre Briggs discusses the progress toward certifying the initial operational capability of DISA’s Net-Centric Enterprise Services program.

Data Packets

The Army validated its Network Service Center; the Government Accountability Office highlighted lessons learned from the canceled Future Combat Systems program; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platforms dominate the Paris Air Show; and a Marine Corps command in Iraq turned to wide-area network optimization during a headquarters relocation.

The new command

The creation of the Cyber Command heralds a historic transition in the evolution of the U.S. military services and also speaks to the severity of the threats that emanate from cyberspace.

Mobility is 2009 Coalition Warrior demo's theme

This year's Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration focused on mobility, field-testing a new set of prototype command and control technologies by running them in a simulated operational environment.

Common defense absent from cybersecurity

The man expected to head the new military Cyber Command says military cybersecurity efforts require broader-based training and improved support mechanisms for the military services, while also preserving civil liberties.

Coast Guard plans to create new command structure

To fully carry out its modernization plans — including a new command structure for IT — the Coast Guard must obtain additional authorization from Congress, GAO says.

DOD memo sets tone for Army’s future after FCS

A memorandum issued June 23 confirms the recommendations made earlier this year by Defense Secretary Robert Gates to replace the single, giant program with a number of smaller modernization efforts.

Joint Forces Command to receive R&D, technical services

SAIC will provide engineering and technical support to the U.S. Joint Forces Command under a five-year contract valued at $284 million.

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eSeminar

  • COOP: How to get multiple savings out of multiple duties Capt. Criston W. Cox

    Federal Computer Week will present Capt. Criston W. Cox, enterprise data systems officer and information technology officer for Multi-National Forces West, in an eSeminar at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 25, where he will discuss getting double duty from continuity of operations (COOP) investments by using disaster-recovery infrastructure. Read more

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