Communications Engineering and IT
Big Data: Facing the Challenges of Information Overload
February 10 by Mike O'BrienIt’s a true 21st Century expression, but information overload is now a global phenomenon with government agencies, corporations and even small businesses coming to terms with data of Herculean...
On Social Media: Lessons for Defense Contractors From the U.S. Army
February 05 by IDGA EditorDefense contractors aiming to use social media to increase awareness and preference to survive and thrive can learn valuable lessons from one of the foremost social media marketers in the world: the...
The "Moore than More" Bottleneck
February 05 by Kathleen L. MeldeKathleen L. Melde, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering – University of Arizona, examines the significant advances in the areas of computing and communication. The ‘Moore than...
Sweeping Powers for Obama to Order Pre-Emptive Cyber Strikes
February 04 by Mike O'BrienPresident Obama will have wide-ranging powers to order a pre-emptive cyber strike if the U.S. believes it will be the target of a digital attack from abroad. The rule is among those being drawn up...
Tracking the Changes: The Technologies Driving the Military Radar World
January 29 by Mike O'BrienWithin the realm of military hardware, technological advancements over the past few years in the radar industry have been unparalleled. Department of Defense expenditure on radar systems is projec...
4000 Miles: Situational Awareness Compromised
January 29 by Rick YattoThe U.S Canadian Border spans some 4000 miles. Rick Yatto, Director of the Land Air Maritime Domain Awareness Division within the CBp's office of Technology, Innovation & Acquisition, examines the u...
Cloud Computing: The Next Steps in Federal Implementation
January 22 by Mike O'BrienWith the Federal Government projected to save up to $3 billion a year in IT costs through its cloud computing capabilities, it should be no surprise that the authorities are developing the associate...
Cloud Computing - Connecting the Whole Government
January 22 by Jason ProvidakesHow do the ‘cloud’ and ‘big data’ IT concepts intersect for the DoD and the Federal Government? Jason Providakes, GM SVP, MITRE, examines how MITRE is developing a collaborat...
Platform Survivability of EW Systems
January 21 by IDGA EditorTom McDermott, Director of Research at the Georgia Tech Research Institute explores the latest technological developments within the realm of Electronic Warfare. Mr McDermott speaks to the advanceme...
Unveiled: Remote Controlled Payloads at the Bottom of the Ocean
January 17 by Mike O'BrienThe Navy has drawn up revolutionary plans to win the global war on terror - from the depths of the sea. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has unveiled its vision of undersea pa...
Panetta: U.S. and Europe Must Work Together on Cyber Security
January 16 by Mike O'BrienDefense Secretary Leon Panetta is calling for greater cooperation with Western Europe on cyber security issues. Mr Panetta, currently in the middle of a week-long trip to various European cities,...
'Agile, DevOps, GitHub:' FCC's Big Data Chief on Improving Capabilities
January 14 by IDGA EditorWhat advice would you have for other large federal agencies looking to improve their data management capabilities and ultimately to reduce costs? In this interview, Greg Elin of the Federal Communic...