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GAO, DOD differ on biz architecture

The agencies debate the status of the military’s current architecture.

Modernization

Northrop Grumman wins video-teleconferencing deal

The company and eight sub-contractors will upgrade the military’s digital network system to IP.

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Encore II RFP due soon

The solicitation will officially disclose the value of the contract.

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DOD to conduct security stand-down

The Defense Department will hold a security stand-down Nov. 29 to focus on information assurance and network security.

Cybersecurity

Cartwright: DOD should focus on security measures, training

The head of Strategic Command issued goals for the department's upcoming security stand-down.

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AKO could go DOD-wide in January

AKO's collaboration tools could become a key component of DISA's $800 million Net-Centric Enterprise Services program.

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Contracting bliss

Small businesses reach nirvana on Air Force's NetCents program

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Navy Marine Corps Intranet 75 percent done

Network installations include 260,000 computers, four network operations centers and three enterprise help desks, a new report states.

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Memo to promote use of NetCents

The Air Force will issue directives so IT organizations more widely use the contract.

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DOD to hold security stand-down

The one-day event will strengthen and call awareness to information assurance.

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Army seeks companies with global reach

Service tries new contracting approach to advance IT modernization.

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AKO protests focus on leased government facilities

The protests of CherryRoad Technologies and EDS primarily centered on Lockheed Martin’s proposed use of leased government facilities.

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Air Force awards support contracts

Six companies will vie for Air Force Contract Augmentation Program III task orders.

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GAO lauds DOD biz progress

But the agency said the department should focus more on processes than on systems.

Modernization

Army issues modernization RFP

The service plans to award contracts this spring for the $4 billion Infrastructure Modernization program.

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LandWarNet University to open

Army has earmarked $30 million for net-centric training facility.

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8 awards planned for Army program

The service earmarks six for large companies and two for small businesses — with a catch.

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Air Force raises bar on desktop security

The service will soon test the use of a more secure standard desktop configuration, with plans for full deployment next year.

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DOD reviewing acquisition reform

A review of the military's acquisition structure and processes could lead to the faster delivery of weapon systems to the battlefield.

Modernization

Pacific Air Forces upgrades network

Apptis and The Centech Group will install technologies for voice, video and data for the Air Force command.