By Matthew Abi
#TrackNigeria: The Nigerian Army on Monday in Abuja launched a Secured Information Platform (NASIP) that would secure web-based information sharing as well as collaboration solution to ease speedy communication between the Army and its partners.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai said the 350-users capacity platform was launched in line with the military’s vision of having a professionally responsive Army to discharge its constitutional roles.
He added that the platform would provide paperless interactions that would ensure secures and speedy communication of correspondence between the various departments, formations and units while minimizing the use of paper to the barest minimum.
“As seen from the demonstration of its features, the platform is an upgrade from the NAWANI system. It has its server residing in NACWC with a storage capacity of 500 terabytes and backup storage of 112 terabytes.
“The platform is currently capable of accommodating about 350 users for the initial roll out, with additional provisions for expansion to accommodate more users in the future,” he said.
According to Buratai, the major requirement that was considered before the acquisition of the platform was security and speed amongst others.
He said the platform would provide secure emailing with end-to-end encryption functions within customised web domain and revolutionary integration with text, voice and video chat and conferencing.
“Additionally, it also enables sharing of calendars and allotment of tasks for error proof planning and task delegation. The system is custom built to provide real-time collaboration between departments, formations and units.
“The solution has an integrated Document Management System (DMS) which ensures that users files are available at any time on all devices.
“The user friendly Document Management System also features easy documents sharing and fast in-browser document editing incorporated within the comfort of dedicated software application for desktop and mobile options.
“It also features offline work or compatibility within all applications,” he said.
Buratai urged all commanders to task their staff to start utilizing the platform and personnel be given practical hands-on training on how to navigate the platform.
