Today – I checked in on Defense Connect Online, to join an online meeting. Afterwards, I learned how to set up my microphone, so that next time, I will actually be able to comment, vice just using the chat feature! I also found out that Intellilink has SharePoint access (umm, for *free*), which is anotherRead… Read more »
There is an organization that, in the last 6 months, has embraced leading edge technology, open information exchange, collaboration amongst departments and with external partners, focus on customer service, speed of deployment, as well as experimentation with game-changing ideas. Is this organization some kind of Silicon Valley start-up driven by a few highly caffeinated Gen-YRead… Read more »
From Federal Computer Week As the discussion about acquisition reform continues in Congress and throughout the federal government, a new emphasis is emerging on workforce development as critical to successful acquisitions. Concern about the nearing wave of large-scale retirements has grown for the past several years, yet no good solution has emerged. Recent press coverageRead… Read more »
Wednesday, August 5th The Westin, Waltham, Boston MA FREE SEMINAR FOR GOVERNMENT AND MILITARY PROFESSIONALS A half-day seminar to explore the challenges of Information Assurance in an interactive forum. Engage with your local Boston military leaders and industry experts in dialogue about IA and its critical role in DOD operations. Learn firsthand how war fightersRead… Read more »
I was recently challenged by my boss by a revenue goal over the next three years. Revenue goals are kind of this necessary evil for those of us managers in the technology arena. We have to have them, but we don’t necessarily like them. Also, I have come to the conclusion that I cannot getRead… Read more »
Defense Systems Magazine is putting together the annual Defense Systems Seminar Series in the Boston Area. It’s a FREE seminar for Government and Military Attendees. Don’t miss your chance to attend this intensive half-day seminar. Explore the challenges of Information Assurance in an interactive forum. You will learn to: Engage with peers and expert facultyRead… Read more »
The Department of Defense launched an ambitious effort to transform its vast network of back office mission support systems in 2001. It has since invested large amounts of funding in the effort. What progress has the initiative achieved to date? What has been its impact? Should the new Administration continue the existing effort, terminate it,Read… Read more »
The Office of the Secretary of Defense CIO is working in conjunction with the Joint Staff J6 Directorate for C4 Systems to compile a study of how the Department of Defense is currently using web 2.0 tools, and to develop recommendations moving forward. I’m curious to see what kind of response we can get fromRead… Read more »
Contracting issues will be on the front burner of the Obama administration, and the stakes are large. With the passage of the Stimulus Bill, having an effective federal contracting function will be critical to the success of the Bill. While many observers see the current federal contracting system as broken, the seminar participants identified aRead… Read more »
Over the past two years, ClearanceJobsBlog.com has become the only place on the internet where people can ask tough questions about security clearances and get expert answers. Due to popular demand and our rapid growth, we are launching a new private security clearance question and answer service. This will help ensure your critical questions getRead… Read more »