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Amber Corrin

Amber Corrin is a former staff writer for FCW and Defense Systems.

Huge defense cuts proposed by Hagel

Pentagon leaders are preparing for some of the largest cuts in the history of the all-volunteer force, but cybersecurity and special operations are two of the few bright spots.

  • By Amber Corrin

DOD, OMB lay plans for fiscal cliff

Preparations are beginning for the fiscal cliff as Congress and the White House fail to reach a funding agreement before breaking for Christmas.

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Why the government isn't ready for sequestration

Only months from deadline, federal agencies are as unprepared as ever for massive budget cuts. What's the holdup?

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Obama signs Sequestration Transparency Act

A new measure requires the Obama administration to provide to Congress detailed plans for the forced budget cuts that sequestration will bring.

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Agencies spend more on cloud, but details fuzzy

An IDC Government Insights report finds that cloud adoption is seen as important, but there are doubts about budgets and an overall strategy.

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Partisan fighing mars sequestration hearing

As a hearing intended to help prepare for the effects of sequestration degenerates into a partisan shouting match, one embarrassed congressman calls the event a 'spectacle.'

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Defense cuts find plenty of love with public

Cutting the defense budget gets overwhelming support from the public, but where specific cuts should be made is open to debate.

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8 tools for surviving sequestration

With sequestration on the horizon, our experts share how contractors can survive more than $1 trillion in budget cuts.

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Is Congress moving to spike sequestration?

Language in the 2013 Defense Authorization bill is attempting to avert mandatory budget cuts that some fear could seriously hamper the Defense Department's mission, including the impact on contractors.

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Shared services poised to reshape the federal market

Industry should brace for impact as the government adopts more shared services, CIO warns.

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$10B NGEN marks Navy’s pivot toward future

What's inside the NGEN request for proposals that points the way to the Navy's IT future?

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Senator knocks government spending on contractors

Federal spending on contractor services is out of control and must be reined in, according to Sen. Claire McCaskill.

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Army resumes enterprise e-mail migration after hiatus

The Army has resumed migrating to enterprise e-mail after submitting a congressionally mandated report on cost efficiency and effectiveness.

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Like DOD, defense contracting must shrink

As DOD spending wanes, money for contracting will too, and industry must prepare.

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Defense board issues cloud recommendations, warnings

DOD should move cautiously but decisively to adopt cloud computing and carry out data center consolidation, board advises.

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Panetta fires first shot in defense budget showdown

Get ready for the future's leaner Defense Department.

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$24B NETCENTS 2 awards expected in 2012

The long-delayed NETCENTS-2 contract vehicle is set to be awarded this year, says the Air Force's acquisition chief.

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Where does DOD enterprise e-mail really stand?

More than a year into the program, there are more questions than ever when it comes to DOD enterprise e-mail.

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Where does DOD enterprise e-mail really stand?

More than a year into the program, there are more questions than ever when it comes to DOD enterprise e-mail.

  • By Amber Corrin

Air Force's Hawkins takes charge as DISA director

Air Force Maj. Gen. Ronnie Hawkins took over the reins as DISA director in a Jan. 11 ceremony.

  • By Amber Corrin