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Army unit bound for Afghanistan to use first on-the-move comms network

After years of development, the Army is ready to begin its first deployment of an on-the-move communications network to Afghanistan.

Army IT Day: Consolidation key to future networking, says LandWarNet director

The Army’s side of the Global Information Grid, known as LandWarNet, is undergoing rapid changes as the service copes with new technology and a tight budget environment, says the director of the LandWarNet Mission Command.

Navy awards contract for F/A-18 computers to General Dynamics

The Navy has awarded a $19.3 million contract to General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems for F/A-18 advanced mission computers.

DynCorp to help Army train soldiers on medium tactical vehicles

The Army has awarded DynCorp International a contract to help train soldiers on medium tactical vehicles and also maintain and modify the vehicles as needed.

Army IT Day: Budget woes hinder network operations, says acquisition deputy

Money issues are pressing in on the Army, affecting how it will allocate funds for its network modernization plans, says MG Harold J. Greene, Army deputy for acquisition and systems management.

DISA wants service provider for PKI operation

DISA has issued a request for information for a common service provider for the public key infrastructure architectures and directory services for NIPRNet and SIPRNet.

Army IT Day: Improved networking could save dollars, says CIO

The Army is looking at restructuring its information and communications networks so that they might drive efficiencies in a time of shrinking budgets, says Army CIO Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence.

DHS Systems' networked power micro-grid performs well in NIE

DHS Systems' networked power micro-grid system was able to reduce fuel consumption by more than 60 percent during testing at the Army's Network Integration Evaluation 13.1.

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