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IBM and EIM Win Major Award for Automating Army's Business Processes

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The U.S. Army Publishing Directorate, in partnership with IBM and Enterprise Information Management, Inc. (EIM), has been recognized with a major award for automating its business processes. The Army Action Tracking System (A2TS), created by EIM in partnership with APD, incorporates IBM technology and Silanis digital signature capabilities. This system enables soldiers to initiate tasks electronically, routing them to users securely, and supports digital signatures. The award, presented at the 2009 LandWarNet Conference, acknowledges the program's adherence to the 12 Army Knowledge Management Principles.

Key Takeaways:

  • The U.S. Army Publishing Directorate received the Army Knowledge Management Award for the Army Action Tracking System (A2TS) at the 2009 LandWarNet Conference.
  • A2TS is a system created by EIM in partnership with APD, incorporating IBM technology and Silanis digital signature capabilities.
  • The system enables soldiers to initiate tasks electronically and securely, reducing the need for paper forms.
  • IBM Lotus Forms software is used by over 1.4 million Army personnel worldwide, resulting in an estimated $1.3 billion in cost savings to the U.S. federal government.
  • The Army is transitioning from traditional paper forms management to web-enabled, forms-based business applications using existing software investments.
  • IBM's e-forms software helps organizations like the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and the Department of Defense Medical Community move towards a paperless environment.
  • The U.S. Army represents one of the world's largest e-forms installations.
  • IBM has released a new version of its e-forms software, Lotus Forms version 3.5.1, which improves automation, supports zLinux, and features pre-built form templates.

Statistics:

  • Over 1.4 million Army personnel worldwide use IBM's Lotus Forms software.
  • The U.S. federal government has realized estimated cost savings of $1.3 billion due to the use of IBM's Lotus Forms software.
  • IBM's e-forms software is used by government agencies, banks, insurance companies, healthcare providers, and universities worldwide.
  • The new release of Lotus Forms version 3.5.1 supports zLinux and features pre-built form templates.

Sources:

  • Information Technology Newsweekly
  • Army.mil (for the 12 Army Knowledge Management Principles)
  • IBM (www.ibm.com/lotus/forms)
  • EIM Worldwide (www.eim-worldwide.com)
  • Army.mil (for Army Action Tracking System information)

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