One of the main reasons Department of Defense employees are embracing this new networking tool is because now they have an option for a safe mode of communication between each other. They can share ideas and comment in discussion groups without being worried about sharing private information.
According to a PEO Press Release, Todd Miller, an Army contractor, said, âThese technologies help those working on similar projects across âDoDâ to connect, share information, incubate new ideas, and help build the âDoDsâ body of knowledge and expertise, while generating organizational learning.â
The tool, âmilBookâ also incorporates a wiki. Additionally, it includes a blog portion that allows access to a live chat area, and a place for sharing news and photos in real-time.
To watch two videos promoting âMilBookâ click here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/peoc3t/4284412611/in/set-72157623249099458/
And to see the press release regarding âMilBookâ click here:
http://peoc3t.monmouth.army.mil/articles/2009-12-Armybringsdiscussiongroupsbehindfirewall.html