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
Defense bill threatens data center, enterprise e-mail efforts
The 2012 defense bill contains language that could block DOD-DISA partnerships in cloud and enterprise e-mail.
Digital Government
New officer appointments to Cyber Command, acquisition
Recent personnel moves include new assignments to the Army's main acquisition office and Cyber Command.
Digital Government
Army prepares to slash nearly 9,000 civilian jobs
Cuts come from 70 installations, 37 states and eight commands and agencies.
Modernization