Army to 'Go Mobile'

Week of October 19, 2009

By January 2010, Soldiers on the go will have nearly the equivalent of a desktop computer on their cell phone, if they're issued portable equipment. Users of the "Go Mobile" system will be able to use the Internet and authenticate to the Army Knowledge Online/Defense Knowledge Online Web portal through a smart phone, using cellular data services, just about anywhere in the world. All the equipment, which must be attached to the phone, can fit easily into a backpack. And right now, there are two solar recharging options available as part of the Go Mobile system. Currently, the Go Mobile system is in testing and is limited to less than 100 users. Go Mobile will be available Army-wide in January 2010.