Briefing
Around Government
Battle of the blaze, game spirit, counting plum jobs and the invisible war.
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Vital Signs
Human processes, not technology, will be the biggest challenge for developers of the Defense-VA electronic health record.
Management
Getting More Out of Technology
Communicating with social media, saving money on phones and building more data centers.
Thinking Ahead
All About Face Time
VA’s Brandon Friedman sets up social networks so veterans can keep in touch.
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Combat Ready
Top Army commanders rely on soldier evaluations to refine battlefield network gear.
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Tech Roundup
Cybersecurity pilot, going mobile, gaming better weapons and the Navy's inventory challenge.
Defense
Symantec software upgrade caused Military Health Record System shutdown
An older version of the storage program is in use for two weeks until a patch is ready, DISA says.
Defense
Navy faces crushing demand for information warfare systems
The service must be able to quickly deploy inexpensive tools to keep networks secure.
Tech
Veterans Affairs will host electronic health records in DISA data centers
VA will begin shifting operations at hospitals in New York and New Jersey in March.
Defense
Mobile health centers deliver medical care to rural veterans
Growing fleet serves about 3.3 million veterans who don't live near a VA hospital.
Tech
LightSquared owner pitches network directly to FCC staffers
The broadband carrier is trying to resolve concerns that its service interferes with navigation receivers.
Tech
NASA formally awards Orion test flight contract to Lockheed Martin
Two other companies bid on the project, but did not offer to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the vehicle, space agency said.
Defense
Defense technology to grow despite Pentagon budget cuts
Cyberspace, space and science research to get funding boost.
Defense
Air Force to provide Special Ops flight crews with iPads
Shift from paper follows similar moves by operators in the commercial aviation industry.
Tech
VA structured $133 million security contract to favor incumbent, IG says
Lower risk of selecting a company familiar with the department's practices did not justify the higher price tag, watchdog says.
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