Army looks for single AKO portal contract
The Army plans to award a single contract by summer's end to a vendor to maintain the Army Knowledge Online portal.
Top-secret DOD clearances bogged down, GAO says
The Defense Department has run into a security clearance logjam for contractors.
New director will join DFAS
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service has named Zack E. Gaddy as its new director.
DOD taps SAIC to study space radar systems
Company will develop and document new algorithmic approaches for space radar systems.
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<b>New employees</b>. The National Security Agency plans to hire 1,500 people'many for IT jobs'by September. The increase will mark a 37 percent boost in staff, said John Taflan, the agency's new chief of human resources.
Database will help track international aid in Iraq
The Iraqi government is having a hard time keeping track of billions of dollars in international assistance filtering in to rebuild the country's war-torn infrastructure.
Army will expand battlefield tracking app
Having successfully used its Blue Force Tracking system in the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq, the Army will broaden use of the tool for identifying friendly and enemy forces.
Nominee for DOD comptroller would focus on Guard pay
The pay problems plaguing many National Guard units would get the full attention of Tina Westby Jonas if she is confirmed as the new Defense comptroller, Jonas told the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Air Force acquires geographic search tool
The Air Force Office of Special Investigations has purchased a tool that organizes and presents geographic information on suspected and potential terrorists.
Geospatial agency set to fund new research
Contractors and universities would form teams and compete for awards in highly specialized research areas.
Army awards battlefield simulation contract
The Army has awarded a $74.1 million contract to AT&T Government Solutions of Vienna, Va., to develop simulated battlefield training systems under its One Tactical Engagement Simulation System program.
NMCI to open software test center
The Navy-Marine Corps Intranet program office will in June open a center to test software applications for compatibility with the NMCI portal's Microsoft Windows 2000 environment.
Net-centric approach proven in Iraq
John Garstka knows networks and what they can do to enhance warfare. He's written the book on it. In fact, he's written several books on it.Garstka, assistant director for concepts and operations in the Defense Department's Office of Force Transformation, co-authored Network Centric Warfare: Developing and Leveraging Information Superiority in 1999.
At last, Defense issues wireless rules
All Defense Department personnel, contractors and even visitors entering Defense facilities must encrypt unclassified information transmitted wirelessly, under DOD's new and long-awaited wireless policy.
Tibbits will head DOD financial revamp
The Defense Department has appointed Dr. Paul A. Tibbits as director of one of the department's largest modernization programs.
DISA adds fiber vendors to the GIG-BE program
The Defense Information Systems Agency has added three vendors to the fiber-optic portion of the $900 million Global Information Grid-Bandwidth Expansion program.
Kellogg: Build trust in networks, data
Retired general says officials must enforce software certifications to provide confidence in data warfighters receive.
Better IT process improves intelligence products
New focus on IT helps the Joint Intelligence Center Pacific improve its service.
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<b>Reserve tracking</b>. The Defense Department has unveiled a database that will help Defense leaders keep track of who employs the 1.2 million members of the National Guard and Reserve forces.
DFAS finishes financial management system
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service has completed its deployment of an enterprisewide financial management system known as e-Biz.
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