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New Measurement System Can Help Navy Conserve Energy
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute for Technology, with support from the Office of Naval Research, have developed a portable measurement system to precisely and inexpensively monitor the amount the electricity used by individual household appliances, lighting fixtures and electronic devices.
S4 Inc. Awarded $99 Million to Support NORAD and USNORTHCOM
S4 Inc., Colorado Springs, Colorado, has been awarded a $99,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price contract with cost reimbursement lin
Leveraging Private and Public Networking to Support Critical Infrastructure
When we think about critical infrastructure, specifically the sectors the Department of Homeland Security has deemed essential to the well being of the country, rarely does the idea center on public networking assets to support critical infrastructure. But a rapid transformation of network technology and security improved processes so that agencies now can take advantage of combined public and private networking to accomplish information technology goals.
Retrofit or Start From Scratch? It's Not a Simple Choice
Chatfield Assigned as U.S. Pacific Command Representative
Rear Adm. Shoshana S. Chatfield, USN, will be assigned as U.S.
Simplifying Network Complexities Will Galvanize Critical Infrastructure Security
Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience month serves as a reminder to not only understand, but appreciate, the various critical infrastructure sectors that play vital roles in the national and economic security of the United States. How can networking capabilities within these sectors improve? How can innovation continue? One key approach is to address the vast complexities of the networks, guest blogger David Young writes.
Like Sands of Time: Shifting From IPv4 to IPv6
More than a decade ago the Defense Department announced plans to convert its network to the Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) standard. Today, the wait continues. The department no longer can afford to cite the re-occurring mantra “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Today’s military simply cannot overlook the need to transition, writes Joe Kim, SolarWinds' senior vice president and global chief technology officer.
Navy's Newest MUOS Satellite Reaches Orbit
After experiencing some initial difficulties, the Navy’s fifth Mobile User Objective System (MUOS-5) satellite has reached its operational orbit and has successfully deployed its arrays and antennas.
Hyten Assigned to U.S. Strategic Command
Gen. John E. Hyten, USAF, has been assigned as commander, U.S. Strategic Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.