The DON CIO is responsible for oversight and management of Naval networks. This includes developing strategy for the Naval Networking Environment (NNE); participating in acquisition milestone gate reviews; and ensuring interoperability, developing policy and providing compliance oversight for the NMCI/CoSC, NGEN, ONE-NET, IT-21, CANES, CEC, CAC2S, MCEN and MCEITS initiatives.* Observation, examination and disposition of the DON's legacy and excepted networks are also included in these oversight activities. Additionally, DON CIO is heavily involved in tracking and coordinating Title 40/Clinger-Cohen Act Compliance confirmation for the networks within its portfolio.
(*Navy Marine Corps Intranet/Continuity of Services Contract, Next Generation Enterprise Network, OCONUS (outside continental United States) Navy Enterprise Network, Information Technology for the 21st Century, Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services, Cooperative Engagement Capability, Common Aviation Command and Control System, Marine Corps Enterprise Network, and Marine Corps Enterprise Information Technology Services)
DON CIO Memo - February 6, 2013
This memo details the Department of the Navy transition to the Windows 7 Operating System.
DON CIO Memo - January 4, 2012
Since its inception, the focus of the Department of the Navy Information Technology Policy Guidance has been on enabling knowledge dominance by directing that our information management/information technology spending support the creation of a joint, net-centric naval networking environment. The net-centric vision remains a goal, but cutting the Department's IT spending is the priority for 2012. In the face of sharply ...
DON CIO Memo - July 11, 2011
This memo directs the consolidation of the Department of the Navy's portal and web services into an integrated and centrally governed Navy Marine Corps Portal Environment (NMCP) to enhance an effective security posture and to ensure mission effectiveness, cost savings, interoperability and ease of use. It establishes the vision, goal, objectives and governance to be used to create the framework and enable the DON to ...
DON CIO Memo - May 4, 2011
The DON Information Management/Information Technology/Cyberspace Campaign Plan for Fiscal Years 2011-2013 outlines the IM/IT/cyberspace and IRM priorities of the Department of the Navy for the next 24 months. Throughout this period, the DON will retain the flexibility to respond to emerging challenges and opportunities; therefore, the plan is a living document, which will incorporate feedback and updates as necessary.
DON CIO Memo - December 27, 2010
This memo establishes Department of the Navy information technology/cyberspace policy and governance strategy to meet the long-term objectives of the Department's information management, IT/cyberspace and information resources management efficiency and effectiveness goals. The memo also outlines initial DON IT/cyberspace efficiency focus areas.
DON CIO Memo - March 30, 2010
This memo is an update to the initial DON DODAF 2.0 Guidance, which was released March 2009. It provides implementation guidance on the DON requirements for compliance with DoDAF v2.0 and its underlying data model.
Enclosure 1 to the memo has been updated as of June 1, 2010.
DON CIO Memo - August 11, 2009
The purpose of this policy memo is to provide additional guidance on DON implementation of Title 40/Clinger-Cohen Act and related statutes governing the acquisition of information technology, including National Security Systems. It also aligns this implementation with the DON Two-Pass/Six Gate Governance Process.
DON CIO Memo - June 1, 2009
Enterprise interoperability across the Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) is a critical component of ensuring that NGEN becomes the first step toward achieving the Naval Networking Environment (NNE) 2016 vision and strategy, of ubiquitous access to data and services across the Department of the Navy. This policy memo mandates the implementation of four critical initial enterprise interoperability capabilities as ...
DON Guidance - October 19, 2011
The purpose of the Department of the Navy Computer Network Defense (CND) Roadmap is to communicate the DON strategy for sustaining and improving CND now and in the future as the DON transitions to the Naval Networking Environment (NNE). In this age of network-centric warfare, computer and network technologies are diffused into virtually all military systems, and interconnected military units operate cohesively. CND is ...
DON Strategy Document - April 10, 2008
A multidisciplinary team from across the Department of the Navy developed this document, which outlines our future vision for a robust and highly interconnected enterprise networking capability in the 2016 timeframe to fully support the needs of our warfighting and warfighting-support organizations and personnel. The vision and strategy outlined in this document shall be used as a guide for ensuring alignment of our ...
DON CIO Memo - December 18, 2007
This memo provides amplifying information concerning the extent to which claimants must apply the minimum criteria for services acquired from the NMCI contract.
September 14, 2012
As the original Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) contract/system ended on Sept 30, 2010, the transition to the Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) began in fiscal year 2011 with the Continuity of Services Contract (CoSC). CoSC provides a bridge between NMCI and NGEN. NGEN, which will serve as the DON's replacement for NMCI, will provide a secure, standardized, end-to-end, shore-based information technology ...
July 23, 2012
Afloat business information technology is a large part of the Sea Warrior Program's portfolio. Currently under the umbrella of Navy distance support, the program provides and maintains the IT infrastructure and capabilities to provide at-sea logistics as well as technical and training support to afloat units. ...
July 3, 2012
Ask any IT systems manager what tops their network to-do list, and virtualization is likely to be in the first or second spot. The same is true for the Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI), which begins a United States Navy only limited deployment of Hosted Virtual Desktop (HVD) seats this year. ...
May 11, 2012
The Naval Enterprise Networks (NEN) Program Management Office/Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) Program has released the final Request for Proposal (RFP) for transport and enterprise services.
April 30, 2012
The Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) has been operational for more than 10 years and serves more than 810,000 users across the country. The network continues to mature every day with the implementation of new solutions and security measures designed to help Sailors and Marines perform their mission critical tasks more effectively and efficiently. ...
by Jessica Pelenberg - November 9, 2011
CAPT Shawn Hendricks, manager of the Naval Enterprise Networks (NEN) Program Office, has issued a challenge to industry providers looking to compete for the Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) contract: be innovative to lower costs.
by Mike Hernon - October 26, 2011
The Department of the Navy anticipates that personnel will begin teleworking in significant numbers when a new telework policy is released shortly. As a result, there will be explosive growth in the number of users who need to connect to the Navy Marine Corps Intranet and other government networks from remote locations, primarily from a home office, but also from other locations via cellular or Wi-Fi networks.
October 13, 2011
The Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer reiterated standing policy on what is considered acceptable use of DON IT resources for official and authorized unofficial purposes with the release of the Oct. 3 message, "Acceptable Use Policy for DON IT Resources."
by SPAWAR - August 2, 2011
The Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) program recently achieved a significant engineering milestone with the completion of Critical Design Reviews (CDR) for the two competing CANES systems being developed by Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Sensors and Northrop Grumman Information Systems.
by Terry Halvorsen - July 24, 2011
The Department of the Navy must change the way it manages its business information technology (IT) systems. It is the reality of these fiscally constrained times; and frankly, it is the right thing to do as good stewards of taxpayer money.
July 12, 2011
The Navy Marine Corps Portal (NMCP) Environment Strategy has been released, directing the consolidation of the Department of the Navy's portal and web services into an integrated and centrally governed environment. This effort is critical to enhancing an effective security posture and to ensure mission effectiveness, cost savings, interoperability and ease of use.
May 6, 2011
The Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer published the DON Information Management/Information Technology/Cyberspace Campaign Plan for FY2011-2013, which outlines IM/IT/cyberspace priorities for the next 24 months.
by Lynda Pierce - April 29, 2011
In the January-March 2011 issue of CHIPS, the Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer announced the DON CIO's role in addressing information technology/cyberspace efficiency initiatives and realignment in the Department of the Navy, in response to a memo released by the Under Secretary of the Navy Dec. 3, 2010. The Under Secretary directed the DON CIO to take the lead for this endeavor.
March 21, 2011
Three information technology leaders from the Department of the Navy were among this year's Federal 100 Award winners. Federal Computer Week magazine presents the award to 100 professionals from government, industry and academia who have played pivotal roles in affecting how the Federal Government acquires, develops and manages IT.
by Lynda Pierce - January 20, 2011
The Under Secretary of the Navy, The Honorable Robert O. Work, signed a memo, dated Dec. 3, 2010, addressing information technology (IT)/cyberspace efficiency initiatives and realignment in the Department of the Navy. The memo underscores the challenge from Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Robert Gates to think about the DON's approach to IT initiatives and to centralize and consolidate efforts where it makes sense. Work ...
March 25, 2009
NMCI has begun deploying software associated with collaboration tools offered through the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). The software is being delivered to users via a Radia software push. As a result, users will begin to see Jabber and IBM Sametime chat programs in their “start programs” menu. These tools are intended to increase connectivity and collaboration across the DoD enterprise. Users who do not see ...
May 7, 2008
The DON CIO recently released the DON Naval Networking Environment (NNE)~2016 Strategic Definition, Scope, and Strategy Paper. This document outlines the vision for a robust and highly interconnected enterprise networking capability in the 2016 timeframe to fully support the needs of our warfighters and warfighter-support organizations and personnel. The vision and strategy outlined in the NNE~2016 paper will be used as ...
by Enterprise Services Management Team - February 15, 2008
Stronger and improved security settings were implemented for all NMCI BlackBerry devices in February. These settings comply with mandatory security policies to protect the devices from unauthorized access and to change features that pose potential security vulnerabilities.
February 14, 2008
NGEN at a Glance:
The Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) will be the follow-on to the Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI).
NGEN is the first step towards achieving the Department of the Navy’s future vision of a fully integrated Naval Networking Environment (NNE).
The NGEN initiative is in the pre-decision phase; requirements are currently being defined and approved.
The DON has actively engaged with ...
by Karen E. Thuermer, Military Information Technology - February 13, 2008
With time ticking away on the Navy Marine Corps Intranet contract due to expire in 2010, Department of the Navy officials are working hard to formulate what they see as the next generation enterprisewide intranet network.
by Sea Warrior Program - January-March 2013 - January-March 2013
by Sharon Anderson - January-March 2013 - January-March 2013
DON Military and Civilian Personnel with Active NMCI Accounts Can Use the HUP for Minimal Fee
by Sharon Anderson - January-March 2013 - January-March 2013
CANES to the Rescue
by Terry Halvorsen - October-December 2012 - October-December 2012
by Eric Markland - October-December 2012 - October-December 2012
Naval Enterprise Networks and Fleet Cyber Command charters Navy’s Enterprise ITSM Office
by Michelle Ku - October-December 2012 - October-December 2012
by CHIPS Magazine - October-December 2012 - October-December 2012
Commander, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet
by Patrick Foughty - Web Only 0 - July 18, 2012
by Sharon Anderson - July-September 2012 - July-September 2012
by Michelle Ku - July-September 2012 - July-September 2012
Transport and enterprise services proposals due August 8
by Sea Warrior Program Office - July-September 2012 - July-September 2012
by Lt. Peter J. Beardsley - April-June 2012 - April-June 2012
Communications professionals ensure smooth sailing in Bold alligator 2012
by CHIPS Magazine - April-June 2012 - April-June 2012
PEO C4I, Tactical Networks Program Manager (PMW 160) and Program Manager for Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services Program Design and Acquisition
by CHIPS Magazine - April-June 2012 - April-June 2012
PEO-EIS Sea Warrior Program Manager
by Jacqui Barker - Web Only 0 - February 22, 2012
by Sharon Anderson - Web Only 0 - February 6, 2012
Project managers and subject matter experts shine at DON IT and West 2012 conferences
by Capt. Danelle Barrett - January-March 2012 - January-March 2012
What every "commo" needs to know
by the Naval Enterprise Networks Program Office - January-March 2012 - January-March 2012
Services Include Convertible Laptops, a Hosted Virtual Desktop, Win 7
by CHIPS Magazine - January-March 2012 - January-March 2012
by DON CIO Enterprise IT Communications - Web Only 0 - October 14, 2011
by CHIPS Magazine - October-December 2011 - October-December 2011
Transforming the Naval Enterprise to Support the Warfighter
by Lt. Chad A. Rogers - October-December 2011 - October-December 2011
Future looks bright for information systems technician training.
by Sharon Anderson - October-December 2011 - October-December 2011
Army's top network and cyber leaders talk about the Network of 2020
by CHIPS Magazine - October-December 2011 - October-December 2011
by Cmdr. Bruce Black and Cmdr. M. Barry Tanner - October-December 2011 - October-December 2011
NCTS Sicily Supports Operation Odyssey Dawn and Operation Unified Protector
by Mike Hernon - October-December 2011 - October-December 2011
by Adm. William H. McRaven - October-December 2011 - October-December 2011
by Teresa Takai - October-December 2011 - October-December 2011
by Cheryl Pellerin, American Forces Press Service - Web Only 0 - August 23, 2011
by Ann Dakis - July-September 2011 - July-September 2011
by DON CIO - July-September 2011 - July-September 2011
by CHIPS Magazine - July-September 2011 - July-September 2011
Commander, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/Commander, U.S. 10th Fleet
by Cmdr. Steve Jacobs - July-September 2011 - July-September 2011
A call for a new lessons learned paradigm for Navy Information
by Lynda Pierce - April-June 2011 - April-June 2011
by CHIPS Magazine - April-June 2011 - April-June 2011
U.S. Army Chief Information Officer/G-6
by Michelle Ku - April-June 2011 - April-June 2011
NMCI and NGEN program offices merge
by Holly Quick - April-June 2011 - April-June 2011
A one-of-a-kind center for the Navy uniquely suited to design the force multipliers of synthetic training and testing in support of fleet readiness, exercises and wargaming, as well as concept generation and experimentation
by Cmdr. Eric Johnson - April-June 2011 - April-June 2011