Army CHESS 101 Basics

Ms. Michelina LaForgia, Project Director, CHESS

Presentation of CHESS’ Mission and Strategy in providing Commercial IT to the Warfighter and Sustaining Bases – reviewing our track record as the Army’s Primary Source for Commercial Information Technology – what we’ve accomplished, and what we are planning – all with total Customer Satisfaction as our driving force.

Software Enterprise Agreements and Licensing

Ms. Adelia Wardle , Enterprise Software Division Chief, CHESS

Army Consolidated Buy (CB) of Desktops and Notebooks

Ms. Joan Pesanello, Product Leader, CHESS

Overview of Windows and Apple Platforms within the Army

Mr. Al Custis, Computer Engineer, TIC

This session will illustrate the capabilities and limitations of MS Windows and Apple OS platforms within the Army based on current Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC), Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tools (EPEAT), Information Assurance and Army Golden Master policies.

Contracting Process

Ms. Joann Underwood, Branch Chief, ITEC-4

Ordering from CHESS contracts and Enterprise Software Agreements, hear how to streamline the procurement process, saving time and money.

Role of CHESS in the Development of a Net-Centric Environment

Mr. Al Custis, Computer Engineer, TIC

Session will address how to mitigate acquisition risks and develop systems compliant with the Army standards and policies. Explore the evolving role of Information Assurance within the CHESS program and provide and update of DoD and Army policies and procedures.

The NEW it e-mart with live demo

Mr. Richard Martin, Chief Technology Officer

A demonstration of the NEW it e-mart will show you the real value of CHESS’ excellent (and only) Army e-commerce Site for Commercial IT.  You will learn the sometimes over-looked features of the site that can save you time and trouble.  The information provided is kept current with new contracts, contract modifications adding new products, notification of new policies and directives and helpful information that does not require you to leave the site – a total solution, streamlined for savings.

New Army Microsoft Agreement

Mr. Tom Seadeek, Product Leader, CHESS

An overview of the Army's newly awarded Microsoft Agreement and Microsoft's partnership with CHESS.

Software Enterprise Agreements and Licensing

Ms. Adelia Wardle, Enterprise Software Division Chief, CHESS

See description above.

LandWarNet Support

CHESS TEAM & Partners

CHESS IT Prime Vendors have volunteered to give you a brief insight into the support they make available to their customers. Good opportunity to compare their support efforts to the current levels of support you may be getting now from other (non-CHESS) sources.  Get informed and compare.  You can reap some big savings over the IT life-cycles of what you own or plan to own.

Consolidated Buy (CB) of Desktops and Notebooks

Ms. Joan Pesanello, Product Leader, CHESS

See description above.