Army readies $243M email contract

Over the next two years the Army will consolidate the various e-mail accounts for nearly 250,000 users, the first step in creating enterprise-wide e-mail services.

With social media, should DOD go to the people, or should the people go to DOD?

Paul A. Strassman's recent column—arguing that DOD's social media policy doesn't do enough to address security—sparked a lively debate among readers, many of whom question whether DOD, or government in general, is suited to hosting social media sites.

Israeli soldier's Facebook status: In prison and kicked out of his unit for compromising mission

An Israeli soldier was disciplined for revealing details about a planned raid of a Palestinian village on his Facebook page, according to several media reports.

CACI's CEO sets sights on emerging national priorities

CACI International remains focused on defense and intelligence, but health, cyber, soft power and energy are getting more attention.

Flash media vendors eye DOD market despite strict rules

The Defense Department has eased its blanket ban on removable devices such as USB drives, and vendors are responding with tamper-proof hardware, FIPS 140-2 validated encryption engines and on-board antivirus

CSC provides range of data link support to DOD

Computer Sciences Corp. will provide tactical data link support to the Defense Department under a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $6.9 million.

What Haiti teaches us about the 'whole of government'

The Haiti relief effort offers an important lesson for those responding to the everyday challenges of government.

House panel links acquisition reforms to people

After a year of hearings, the chairman of a House panel on Defense Department acquisition reforms says DOD must develop new regulations for hiring and building up a civilian acquisition workforce.

Defense ethics group names former OFPP administrator as director

Angela Styles named director of the Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics and Conduct.

DOD details strict flash drive rules

A DOD policy that bans using flash drives was relaxed recently because of adjustments made to Defense Department computer systems. But that doesn't mean there are no more limitations on their use.

Franken amendment sparks debate over government’s role in employee relations

Editor-in-chief Nick Wakeman invites you to join the discussion about the effect the Franken amendment will have on government contractors. Should the government withhold payment from companies that make employees sign arbitration clauses?

Franken amendment threatens to take funds from contractors

The fiscal 2010 Defense Department Appropriations Act prohibits contractors from getting that year’s money if they require employees to sign an arbitration clause.

Sometimes its good to be mule headed

The best answers don't always rely on the highest of technologies, just ask the military's mule skinners.

Feds brace for another storm

Another massive snowstorm threatens the Washington metropolitan area, overwhelms OPM's Web site, closes the federal government and sparks telework complaints.

After Murtha: Vacancy on critical House defense panel opens way for new leader

John Murtha will be remembered for his long government service, military career and a love of earmarks that sometimes put him in hot water.

Meyerrose: Takai would be qualified for Defense CIO post

California CIO Teri Takai, the expected nominee as the Defense Department's chief information officer, has a proven track record in IT leadership, but the military poses a new set of challenges.

Dell Perot hires new VP for Defense Department sales

Dell Perot Systems Government Services Division has named Jack Stem vice president for Defense Department sales.

Leaner defense budget aims for realistic reform

The Defense Department's $708 billion fiscal 2011 budget request closely adheres to priorities set forth in the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review.

Acquisition processes might stymie new defense opportunities

Contractors face arcane acquisition processes that might slow new defense opportunities.

Natural selection: Defense contractors must adapt to survive

Contractors respond to shifting defense priorities with acquisitions, new marketing strategies and a never-ending push to get closer to their customers.