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How the military is unifying communications and collaboration

The lessons of VOIP are helping expand and combine rich communications and collaboration on military networks.

Two up for top information warfare posts

The Obama administration has nominated Maj. Gen. Dennis L. Via to head up Army C4 Systems and Gen. William T. Lord to serve as chief of warfighting integration for the Air Force.

DOD rolls out net-centric data strategy

A network-centric data strategy that streamlines data discovery and sharing is crucial to Defense Department transformation efforts, Pentagon officials said.

Gen. Mattis

Mattis: C4ISR needs to empower small units

The Defense Department will institutionalize advancements in irregular warfare operations while maintaining its ability to fight conventional wars, Marine Gen. James Mattis said.

Data-at-rest team takes on USB drives

A malware attack in November led DOD officials to declare a moratorium on the use of removable storage devices, and DARTT is being called on to help solve the problem.

DOD to form new cyber command

The Obama administration plans to direct the DOD to establish a cyber command to manage security for military computer networks, reports the Washington Post.

Gates: Army will retain FCS vehicle funds

The Army will be able to keep the funds designated for the Future Combat Systems vehicles even if the previously planned vehicles are discontinued, said Secretary of Defense Robert Gates.

Large exits NRO

National Reconnaissance Office Director Scott Large will step down from his post on April 18, reports Aviation Week’s Ares Blog.

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  • 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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