Network modernization effort targets 'better' rather than 'perfect'

By Courtney McBride / April 11, 2018 at 9:00 AM
HUNTSVILLE, AL -- The Army's effort to transform and modernize its network capabilities requires disciplined acceptance of risk, service officials said last month. During a panel discussion at the Association of the United States Army Global Force Symposium, Maj. Gen. Pete Gallagher, director of the network cross-functional team, said the intent is to fail fast, and cheaply, emphasizing the importance of "managing expectations" and ensuring accountability. "The intent is not to wait for the perfect solution," Gallagher said, citing Secretary...

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