Modernization
DISA asks industry for help with new priorities
DISA wants to deliver on-demand, enterprisewide technology services across the Defense Department.
Modernization
Rising Star Joseph Arthur Rhodes
Rhodes planned and coordinated the construction of a facility at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, to support the deployment of the Movement Tracking System, which tracks the location of logistic vehicles and their content.
People
The Army's Gary Winkler: Master of change
Winkler explains why change is a natural state — and an imperative — for the service’s information technology portfolio.
Modernization
The other silver linings
Government outfits like the Army recruiting service, Washington, D.C., city government, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence show that there are other valuable benefits of cloud computing, such as rolling out new applications more quickly, creating functionality that was difficult or impossible to achieve before, and building a common platform to enable better information sharing.
Modernization
Cloud comparison
This table compares the three models officials have when building their IT portfolios: A fee-based public cloud; a shared cost, government-only private cloud; or the traditional buy and manage your own.
People
Army IT exec weighs in on the service's technology programs, challenges
Gary Winkler, Army program executive officer for enterprise information systems at Fort Belvoir, Va., discussed a number of current initiatives, including the Logistics Modernization Program, in a recent interview.
Modernization
Social media puts the squeeze on Army public affairs
Social media tools such as blogs are forcing Army officials to rethink how they share information, official says.
Modernization
FCS cancellation confirmed, Army modernization changes course
A memorandum issued June 23 confirms the recommendations made earlier this year by Defense Secretary Robert Gates to replace the single, giant Future Combat System with a number of smaller modernization efforts.
People
Future Combat Systems: Lessons learned
A GAO official told a Senate subcommittee that FCS' successes and failures should inform the design of future modernization efforts.
Modernization
Army gives soldiers access to Twitter, Facebook
A recent Army order directs network managers to give soldiers access to social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
Modernization
Army seeks virtual support groups for amputees
Virtual world-based groups would help people who do not have access to in-person groups.
Modernization
Leading the Army's technology charge
Army Maj. Gen. Nickolas Justice, who presides over a diverse group of programs at the Program Executive Office for Command, Control and Communications Tactical, discusses the benefits of service-oriented architecture and open-source software.
People
Drapeau: Public affairs efforts can borrow from nimble jazz music
Coordination of a public affairs effort in government is similar to jazz improvisation — an office has a strategic theme, but tactically, improvisation must also occur. And one lesson from the military is the notion of "commander's intent."
Modernization
White House proposes cuts to FCS
The budget request would cut funding by more than $600 million for the Future Combat Systems program.
People
Officials: DOD acquisition workforce will grow
Defense Department officials are expanding the contracting workforce to better handle the money DOD is spending.
Digital Government
Army gives more resources to contracts
While wrestling with a long history of major contracting issues, the service intends to spend more money on overseeing and managing its contracts.
Cybersecurity
Greater energy efficiency relies on better information
Agencies have until October 2012 to install power meters on many of their buildings to help them get a better sense of their energy consumption and identify areas for savings.
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