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Marines terminate Accenture contract

The company did not meet requirements for the new logistics system, according to a Marine spokesman.

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Jumper joins PlatinumSolutions’ board

The former Air Force chief of staff will help the systems integrator increase its DOD business.

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Lockheed Martin lands $2B contract

The company will build system to link military's satellites to its networks.

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Army installs PKI security

New policy enhances access controls on the Defense Department's Non-secure IP Router Network.

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Army announces server consolidation plan

The service will work with DISA to increase operations and decrease costs.

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SI lands missile defense deal

The company will provide engineering and technical analysis to Air Force Space Command.

Cybersecurity

PKI coming to the Army

The service will require all employees to use Common Access Cards and PINs to log on to the NIPRNET.

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Navy integrating SIGINT systems

Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems will develop a service-oriented architecture.

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Panel seeks changes to DOD acquisition system

Recommendations include ways to speed weapon systems to the battlefield

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Army desktops could go thin

Stripped-down PCs could save money at realigned bases

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IT drives NGA's new vision

The intelligence agency emphasizes technology to improve data sharing.

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GAO comes down on Defense Travel System

A report states that DOD needs to better test and more widely use DTS.

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Army tech could analyze soldiers' mental state

The augmented cognition system would prevent information overload based on a soldier's brain activity, heart rate and other factors.

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Navy uses Army's HRsolutions contract

Strategic Resources is helping sailors affected by Hurricane Katrina.

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Army terminates spy plane/network contract

But the service still wants to build the Aerial Common Sensor.

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Army releases satcom RFP

The proposals for the $5 billion World-Wide Satellite Systems contract are due March 13.

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Air Force buys more wireless networks

Telos will install three more aircraft maintenance systems.

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IG critical of DOD IT

Reports state that IT security and investment information in DOD databases is inconsistent.

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Defense Department re-evaluates DIMHRS, awaits feedback

In a clear change of strategy, the Defense Department is rethinking whether building one human resources system is the best solution for the military.