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

DOD taking "DISA first" strategy in data center consolidation efforts

DOD is focusing on DISA IT services, core data centers as it pursues efficiencies and data center consolidation, according to its new progress report.

People

Cyber training no longer basic

Today's troops are getting the latest in high-tech training and education to learn how to combat a fast-moving cyber threat.

Cybersecurity

Cyber programs at a glance

Here is a look at some of the cyber training programs offered by the military services.

People

Rising stars: Young feds bring innovation to agencies

Federal managers, take note: A new generation of public servants is transforming the government, and these rising stars have new ways of thinking when it comes to solving old problems.

Modernization

Army expanding, experimenting with tablets

The Army is building on the popularity of smart phones in the field with further testing and expansion of the use of tablets for a range of applications.

People

Army struggles to save programs

The Army hopes that by streamlining acquisition and identifying core priorities, it will be able to avoid cancelling major weapons programs, according to top officials.

Digital Government

Zacharie T. Hall: Getting firsthand feedback...from Kandahar Province

Hall volunteered to go to a combat outpost in Afghanistan so he could get a better understanding of what soldiers needed.

Digital Government

Maj. Nicholas R. Miller: Honoring the fallen behind the scenes

Miller overhauled Arlington National Cemetery's IT strategy to address critical information assurance problems.

Digital Government

Zachary Lindsay: Helping the Army get down to business

Lindsay accelerated the development schedule for new releases of the General Fund Enterprise Business System, which helped the Army produce its first auditable financial statement.