Modernization
Soldiers coming home to get latest tech tools, CIO promises
The Army intends to modernize its stateside operations with the same network-centric and IT capabilities available to its expeditionary forces in war zones, says Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence.
Acquisition
Fired Eyak exec pleads guilty to fraud
Harold Babb faces prison time and will forfeit cash, properties and a Porsche to the government.
Modernization
Next steps in situational awareness
The military is developing a number of interlocking technologies to deliver anytime, anywhere awareness of facts on the ground.
Modernization
Army defends progress in acquisition reform
Army officials say acquisition reform efforts are already yielding dividends, particularly in fielding networked capabilities.
Digital Government
Facebook enlists U.S. military for new Pages format debut
The Facebook Pages format got a splashy introduction with the help of U.S. military services--with the exception of one Page that took on some water.
Modernization
Army lays out future IT planning
Under a new strategic framework, the Army IT Agency consolidating more Pentagon IT -- and pursuing leading-edge technologies for the future.
Digital Government
Army had a specific audience in mind when it joined trendy Pinterest network
The Army recently began outreach efforts on Pinterest for a specific reason, according to the Atlantic Wire news service.
Modernization
Army enterprise e-mail brings new transparency
Enterprise e-mail may be temporarily paused, but it still offers financial clarity and is pushing defense IT innovation, the deputy Army CIO said.
Digital Government
Army, Navy and National Guard first to venture onto Pinterest
Military agencies are making a foray onto the popular new Pinterest social media service, but good luck finding their official home pages in the mix.
People
Army to double its specialized acquisition workforce
The Army is building up its contracting military occupational specialty to grow its acquisition workforce.
People
Army IT strategy: Cope with cuts, keep an eye on future
Doug Wiltsie, the Army's new PEO-EIS leader, has significant plans for guiding the service through the tough times to come.
People
Imagine that: Government can learn a thing or two from industry
VA's Michele Foster believes vendors have a lot to offer, but only if they are given the opportunity to share.
Digital Government
Army swears in new vice chief of staff
As Gen. Peter Chiarelli retires, his replacement is sworn in.
Modernization
DOD's Android effort begins to bear fruit
DOD's embrace of the Android operating system is just getting started. How did it begin?
Digital Government
Obama nominates new leaders for Army Materiel Command
Army Materiel Command's deputy commanding general has been nominated to lead the unit.
Digital Government
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.
Digital Government
Can I shoot your avatar?
As the Army has embraced video game-like training, officials see a need for personalized avatars.
Modernization
Army explores e-textbook possibilities
The Army begins research for platform-agnostic e-textbooks.
Modernization
Army enterprise e-mail, DOD cloud: What happens next?
The defense authorization bill would put potentially time-sensitive technology plans on hold for DOD -- maybe for better, more likely for worse.
Modernization