Pentagon to Develop Computer System to Prevent Another Wikileaks

The Pentagon is currently working to prevent another WikiLeaks situation within the department. Wired.com recently reported a group of military funded scientists are developing a sophisticated computer system that can scan and interpret every key stroke, log-in and uploaded files over the Pentagon’s networks.

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency  awarded about $9 million…

Autodesk Finalizes Acquisition of Horizontal Systems

The 3D design company, Autodesk, Inc., announced it has completed the acquisition of Horizontal Systems.

Horizon, which specializes in cloud-based building information modeling solutions, is set to contribute to Autodesk’s 360 BIM solution, with a focus on the architecture, engineering and construction industries.

“The acquisition of Horizontal Systems will help accelerate the movement of BIM to the…

Army CIO Says Data Center Consolidation a Priority

The Army plans to close at least 185 data centers by fiscal year 2014 and is making center consolidation a top priority, the Army’s chief information officer said Friday.

Lt. Gen. Susan S. Lawrence told attendees of an Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association conference that the military’s future is…

Quest Software Acquires ‘Fine-Grained’ Authorization Software Firm

In an effort to expand its information technology services, Quest Software Inc. announced today it has acquired BiTKOO.

BiTKOO specializes in XACML and “fine-grained” authorization software.

As part of the acquisition, BiTKOO will be incorporated into Quest’s one identity solutions product line to provide IT assistance, “fine-grained authorization” and security services.

“This investment will make Quest the first large…

Verizon Promotes From Within Terremark Federal Operations to Drive Cloud Strategy

Verizon has tapped a veteran of its information technology subsidiary Terremark‘s federal operations to drive its global cloud strategy.

Nelson Fonseca will lead the subsidiary as its new president, where he will also oversee enterprise IT infrastructure solutions for government agencies and large companies.

He will be responsible for accelerating the execution of Verizon’s…

GovConExec Engages the New C4ISR in Recently Launched Winter Issue

With the end of one year and the launch into another, GovConExec, published by The New New Internet’s parent company Executive Mosaic, has released it’s eighth issue in the second year of publishing.

The Winter 2011 issue, C4ISR: GovCon Leaders Enable a New Era, delves into the new C4ISR, policy, executives…

Report: Army Contracting Command Benefits from Social Medias

According to the Fort Leavenworth Lamp, the U.S. Army Contracting Command is embracing social media to help its public relations strategy. Hundreds of millions of people use social networking sites including Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. 

“Statistically, social networking sites are where people spend most of their online time,” said Art Forster, director…

Noblis Moves Forward with High Computing Center, Receives Supercomputer

Noblis recently announced that a next-generation Cray XMT supercomputer has been delivered to the Noblis Center for Applied High Performance Computing in Danville, Va.

The CAHPC is a collaborative effort between Noblis and Cray and was created to accelerate the development and commercialization of applications requiring graph analytics, as well as an effort…

Software AG Intros New Technology Community for IT Professionals

Software AG’s said it has launched a new Technology Community, which is a database and platform for experts. It connects developers as well as IT professionals via a professional network for development initiatives, the company said.

The new community allows IT experts to access articles, code samples, webinars, forums, product videos and wikis in the technical product…

IBM: Skolkovo Foundation Partnership will help Expand Business in Russia

IBM it has signed a formal agreement in partnership with the Skolkovo Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by the Russian government, the company announced.

Through the agreement, IBM is set to establish a science and technology center which will be initially based at IBM’s existing Russian Systems and Technology Laboratory in Moscow, Russia.

The partnership will have…