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The cloud in a steel shell
The U.S. Air Force has awarded IBM a contract to design and demonstrate a secure cloud computing infrastructure capable of supporting defense and intelligence networks.
Tags: tech , contracting , security , cybersecurity , IBM , USAF , cloud computing , Robert Ames , IBM Federal
F-22 R.I.P.
The Senate voted to terminate further production of the Air Force's topline F-22 fighter jets Tuesday, giving President Barack Obama a major spending victory and siding with the Pentagon's desire for smaller jets better suited to 21st century wars. F-22 supporters complained the action would be a blow to long-term national defense - and cost thousands of jobs in the middle of the recession.
Tags: technology , Pentagon , Senate , Obama , F-22
Cybersecurity for the 44th President
Harry Radugue, Principal Author
Cybersecurity for the 44th President Report
January 22, 2009
Tags: cybersecurity , DISA , Deloitte , federal IT , Harry Raduegue , Federal Security Spotlight
DoD tells Congress greening doesn't affect goals
Pentagon officials try to ease lawmakers' fears about whether renewable energy projects are affecting military functions. DoD has set up a task force to look at this issue, and wants to use advanced technology to help plan for projects.
Tags: mngt , Dorothy Robyn , Jerry Hansen , Debra Tune , Solomon Ortiz , Randy Forbes , DoD , Navy , Army , House Armed Services Committee , green government , energy efficiency , Military readiness
New command at tip of DoD cyber spear, Lt. Gen. Alexander says
Services react with relief and expectation for what new organization can do for the military. Alexander says securing DoD networks is foremost focus.
Tags: technology , security , Keith Alexander , Greg Schumacher , David Senty , Sean Filipowski , Ray Letteer , DoD , NSA , Army , Navy , Marines Corps , DHS , AFCEA , cybersecurity , Cyber Command , workforce
Senate confirms promotion of Air Force CIO
Tags: technology , William Lord , William Shelton , Robert Gates ,
Air Force names new vice commander for cyber unit
Brig. Gen. Shugg takes on role that has been vacant since October.
Tags: management , technology , Brig. Gen. Charles Shugg , Cyber Command , cybersecurity
DoD's cyber command would be next step in evolution
Experts say command would better organize military capabilities
Tags: technology , Robert Gates , DoD , DISA , STRATCOM , NSA , DHS , USAF , House Armed Services Committee , Henry Raduege , John Gilligan , Deloitte Touché , cybersecurity , Cyber review
Should the Marines set up a cyber command?
Corps issues a new paper asking commanders their thoughts. The paper details issues that would lead the Marines to identify challenges and propose solutions.
Tags: technology , Marine Corps , DoD , Army , cybersecurity , Cyber Command
Agencies easily achieving green purchasing goals
Eight departments earn gold award for buying green electronics at least 95 percent of the time. Agencies also relying on renewable energy to provide electricity and power vehicles at a higher rate.
Tags: technology , contracting , Sarah O'Brien , EPA , Office of the Federal Environmental Executive , Energy , Federal Acquisition Regulations Council , Green Electronics Council , IEEE , green purchasing , EPEAT , Fleet , Green power , Federal Electronics Challenge
