Modernization
Army plans 2012 release of major IT contract
The contract, ITES-3H, will support the Army’s requirements for commercial hardware and more.
Modernization
Army’s new network strategy is changing the way it fights
Col. John Morrison discusses the Army's new integrated networking strategy and how it's helping the Army keep up with the constantly evolving requirements of modern warfare.
Digital Government
Enterprise e-mail's departmentwide future uncertain
Defense Department CIO Teri Takai won't mandate migration to the Defense Information Systems Agency's enterprise e-mail effort, so the question of whether other branches will move their e-mail programs to the cloud hangs in the air.
People
Army starts cutting jobs
The Army is set to trim its civilian workforce as part of onging budget-trimming efforts.
People
Army seeks energy independence
The Army announces a new task force to target its renewable energy goals.
Cybersecurity
Agencies don't reward innovation, feds say
In a time when efficiency and effectiveness should be at a premium, federal employees don't believe their agencies reward innovation, according to a new survey.
People
Internal struggles further muddy future of AKO
The Army and Defense Information Systems Agency are moving ahead with enterprise e-mail, but whether it will replace Army Knowledge Online -- an increasingly critical concern -- remains uncertain.
People
Military officials warn against cutting DOD's budget
Lawmakers have proposed more than $800 billion in defense cuts, but DOD leaders warned of serious consequences to technological and military readiness.
People
DOD to shut down Defense Knowledge Online portal service
The Defense Department's plans to shutter its Defense Knowledge Online portal are set. What comes next?
Modernization
AKO, DKO, JKO, enterprise e-mail: DOD's portals by the numbers
The announcement of the closure of Defense Knowledge Online is furthering uncertainty over the future of DOD's online portals and enterprise services. Here's a quick look at some of the numbers.
Modernization
Army enterprise e-mail project takes break from implementation
The Army/DISA enterprise e-mail project will take a 30-day hiatus to evaluate progress and implement lessons learned.
Modernization
Army rethinks governing IT policies, networks
The Army is rescinding current IT network policies and wants to collapse redundant networks to streamline and transform.
Modernization
Letter to the Editor: AKO article misses point
A consultant argues that enterprise e-mail is no replacement for Army Knowledge Online.
Digital Government
Army's AKO moves closer to its demise
The Army's CIO proposes to decrease funding for AKO incrementally during the next five years.
Digital Government
The best of the federal blogosphere
Smart phones for behavioral health care; Who are Fannie and Freddie?; Invasion of the photo snappers; Art unplugged.
Digital Government
Senior Army acquisition official resigns
Michael O'Neill abruptly resigned from his position as assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition.
Modernization
Army could ditch robots for mules
Pack-bearing robots aren't working out in tests, so the Army is considering a return to a proven older method.
Modernization
Army overhauls network strategy
The Army must have a network that is flexible enough to meet constantly changing requirements and emerging technologies, officials say.
Cybersecurity
Tight defense budgets could yield better cybersecurity, information sharing
The need to be more efficient and innovative could lead to improved cybersecurity and information sharing across DOD, officials said.
Modernization