Chief Information Officer

U.S. Department of Defense

 

The DoD Information Enterprise Architecture

The IEA version 2.0 was approved by the DoD CIO on August 10, 2012 and supersedes version 1.2. The IEA is the CIO's strategic architecture that defines the rules and principles for evolving information technology (IT) capabilities in support of DoD missions. Version 2.0 has been significantly enhanced with detailed descriptions of the required IT capabilities to achieve a Joint Information Environment.

DoD IEA

DoD rolls out Cloud Computing Strategy

On July 6, 2012, DoD CIO rolled out its Cloud Computing Strategy which lays the groundwork, consistent with the Joint Information Environment framework, for achieving cloud adoption in the Department. It focuses on the creation of Department core data centers, DoD enterprise cloud infrastructure and sustainment of cloud services.

Cloud Computing

DoD rolls out Mobility Strategy

On June 15, 2012, DoD CIO rolled out its Mobile Device Strategy meant to maximize the potential uses of mobile devices, and focuses on three key areas: wireless infrastructure, mobile devices and mobile applications. The goal is to keep these areas flexible and secure enough to benefit the warfighter and keep pace with changing technology.

Mobility

Turning the Corner on the DoD IT Strategy and Roadmap

At the FOSE 2012 in Washington, Mr. Rob Carey offered an update on the DoD IT strategy's execution, including the plan's impact on service members serving abroad, and stressed its importance in both cyber and physical combat.

DoD IT Strategy and Roadmap

Pentagon cyber-sharing effort expanding

The U.S. Defense Department wants to expand a pilot project for sharing information on cybersecurity threats among its contractors to 200 companies from the current 37, Teri Takai said today at a conference in Arlington, Va., organized by U.S. Representative Jim Moran (D-VA), at left. The department expects to get approval from the White House for the expansion within 60 days, Takai said.

cyber-sharing effort

DoD CIO featured in National Defense Magazine

The May 2012 issue of National Defense Magazine features an article by Ms. Teri Takai describing the future of the DoD CIO and the Joint Force. The article discusses the new, agile Joint Force and the capabilities of the Joint Information Environment that are necessary for enabling the Joint Force to deal with myriad threats quickly and easily.

National Defense Magazine

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Teri Takai
Teri Takai 
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IT Modernization  The DoD CIO's 10 Point Plan for IT Modernization targets the most pressing, near-term challenges and presents approaches to efficiently and effectively deliver agile, secure, integrated, and responsive IT capabilities. This plan will enable the DoD to reduce costs and deliver faster, more responsive capabilities, while improving interoperability, user satisfaction, cyber security, and, ultimately, mission success. The primary goal is to enable agile, secure, efficient and effective IT for DoD.

  • CIO 10 Point Plan for IT Modernization
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  • Last week as the DoD released a four step Cloud strategy, Department CIO Teri Takai appointed the Defence Information Systems Agency (DISA) as a dedicated Cloud broker to oversee all Cloud purchases, "making it easier, safer and more productive to navigate, integrate, consume, extend and maintain," Cloud services.  Story (source: Business Cloud 9)
  • DoD-CIO's release of its mobility strategy last month, with an overview and excerpts from the strategy document. "All of the mobile guidelines and future planning are part of broader department-wide initiatives in finding ways to keep pace with technology, even amid tight budget constraints,"  
    Story     (source: Federal Computer Week)
  • On May 23, 2012, President Obama issued a directive titled "Building a 21st Century Digital Government." It launches a comprehensive Digital Government Strategy aimed at delivering better digital services to the American people. The strategy complements several initiatives, including Executive Order 13571, "Streamlining Service Delivery and Improving Customer Service," and Executive Order 13576, "Delivering an Efficient, Effective, and Accountable Government." 

    The Federal Government must be able to deliver information and services to the American people anytime, anywhere and on any platform or device. For far too long, agencies delivered their information in programmatic silos, missing opportunities for coordination or collaborative partnerships. The Digital Government Strategy was developed to provide agencies with guidance on improving digital services and to enable the government to thrive within the fast-paced, ever-changing world of technology.