Recently added articles from CHIPS:
Editor's notebook.
Jul 01, 2009; Anderson, Sharon ... If you go to Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary and type in "enterprise," three different descriptions will pop up: (1) a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated or risky; (2) a readiness to engage in daring or difficult action; and (3) a unit of economic ...
Message from the Don CIO.
Jul 01, 2009; Carey, Robert J. ... It is important for the Department of the Navy to think and act like an enterprise because of the potential to realize a number of important benefits including increased integration of our operating forces, improved interoperability, and consistent and improved information assurance. These ...
CANES: consolidated, dynamic and combat-ready.
Jul 01, 2009; Anderson, Sharon ... Consolidating navy ashore networks into an affordable, manageable, secure environment has been an ongoing effort since the notable development of the Navy Marine Corps Intranet in 2000. And while much attention has been given to the follow-on contract to the NMCI, the Next Generation ...
In memoriam.(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2009; ... John J. Lussier, Department of the Navy Principal Deputy Chief Information Officer, passed away on June 17, 2009. He leaves to mourn a wife and three young children. Also mourning his loss are his DON CIO family, his DON and Department of Defense colleagues, and a host of other family, ...
Communications across the joint battlespace.
Jul 01, 2009; Bauman, Dennis ... In today's warfighting environment, it is essential that we, as Defense leaders, accelerate the delivery of advanced networking capabilities into the hands of our warfighters. The Department of Defense (DoD) has learned from the communications interoperability challenges observed during ...
Q&A with U.S. Marine Corps General James N. Mattis NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command.(Interview)
Jul 01, 2009; ... NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation and commander of U.S. Joint Forces Command Gen. James Mattis gave military, government and industry leaders his view of the future joint warfighting force and the challenges they will face at a major defense conference in Virginia Beach, Va., in ...
Hello, PACOM? Baghdad calling: roam around the world--securely with SME PED.
Jul 01, 2009; Hernon, Mike ... The Secure Mobile Environment--Portable Electronic Device (SME PED) will soon be operational across the Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) environment. The SME PED will significantly enhance the Department of the Navy's enterprise mobility efforts by providing mobile personnel with a more ...
Optimizing telecom usage while cutting costs: telecommunications expense management in the DON.
Jul 01, 2009; Hernon, Mike ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The year was 1978--the Bee Gees' "Night Fever" ruled the charts; "Mork and Mindy" first hit the airwaves; and it cost 15 cents to mail a letter, which people did a lot then because almost no one had e-mail. That year also witnessed the drafting ...
Q&A with vice Adm. Robert S. "Bob" Harward, Deputy Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command Rear Adm. Dan W. Davenport, Director, Joint Concept Development and Experimentation Directorate (J9), U.S. Joint Forces Command.(Interview)
Jul 01, 2009; ... Deputy Commander U.S. Joint Forces Command Vice Adm. Robert S. "Bob" Harward and Rear Adm. Dan W. Davenport, director of the Joint Concept Development and Experimentation Directorate (J9) for USJFCOM, spoke to the media in a series of conversations about the Capstone Concept for Joint ...
Universal core: improving information sharing across the government.
Jul 01, 2009; Green, Dan ... Uncertainty is the hallmark of 21st century national security. As proven time and again, no one organization or agency operates alone to address these challenges. It is through the efforts of many, both internal and external to government, that we find success. Partnerships may be ...
IRIS: changing the fixed-circuit paradigm.
Jul 01, 2009; Merkle, Tom ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] U.S. Navy and Marine Corps command, control, communications, computers and intelligence (C41) communities face a major obstacle in fielding a true net-centric capability to the warfighter due to inadequate throughput to disadvantaged and remote users. But ...
Going mobile: the choice between wired and wireless.
Jul 01, 2009; Kidd, Tom ... Whether wireless voice, video or data, the number of wireless applications is increasing. Wireless capabilities can be as simple as a wireless doorbell system or as complex as a naval unmanned aerial system providing real-time intelligence to forward-deployed Marines and Sailors. ...
New rules create sharing between federal and non-federal radio systems.(Full Spectrum)
Jul 01, 2009; Kidd, Tom ... The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee (IRAQ recently approved an addition to the Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management. The new paragraph, 8.2.47, enables federal and non-federal ...
8.2.47 shared federal/non-federal radio systems.
Jul 01, 2009; ... The term "shared system" as used in this section means a radio system using one or more frequencies authorized by the NTIA and one or more frequencies licensed by the FCC. "Agreement' or "Agreements," as specified in this section refer to Memorandums or Letters of Understanding or ...
Detecting conventionally powered submarines: team SPAWAR contributions to the DESI and maritime strategy.
Jul 01, 2009; Bantell, Frank ... Since the end of the Cold War, the antisubmarine warfare challenge changed from one focused on prosecuting nuclear-powered submarines in deep oceans, to finding conventionally powered vessels operating in the shallow, littoral regions of the world. The need to train against this threat is ...
Defending cell phones and PDAs against attack.
Jul 01, 2009; ... As cell phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs) become more technologically advanced, attackers are finding new ways to target victims. By using text messaging or e-mail, an attacker could lure you to a malicious site or convince you to install malicious code on your portable device ....
USS Truman readies for operational testing of key data integration: DCGS-N allows ashore and afloat ISR and IO sharing.
Jul 01, 2009; Pobat, Michael ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Training has intesified for 1 Sailors aboard LISS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) as crew members learn to operate and maintain the Navy's newest intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting (ISR&T) system. USS Truman became the first ship ...
SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific offers guaranteed education, technical training and jobs: get SMART--get ahead--get paid.
Jul 01, 2009; ... Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSC Pacific) recently announced a new scholarship program that targets local community college students and provides continued mentorship to prepare students for guaranteed laboratory positions at SSC Pacific as scientists and engineers upon ...
Don CIO releases the latest in its podcast series with the Next Generation Enterprise Network podcast.
Jul 01, 2009; ... In this podcast, Rear Adm. Bill Goodn win, Assistant Chief of Naval Operations for the Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) System Program Office, sits down with Rob Carey, the Department of the Navy CIO, to discuss NGEN and plans to ensure continuity of services during the transition ...
NMCI links to other defense branches via JEDS.
Jul 01, 2009; ... The Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) has now reached a new level of interoperability and integration for its users, simply by connecting them with their counterparts across the Department of Defense. A new Enterprise Global Address List (GAL) allows NMCI users to find people in the other ...
