Limitations on Social Media During Pre-Election Period
As of today, our social media activity will be limited until after the general election. This is why: https://gds.blog.gov.uk/2015/03/29/the-pre-election-period/
Communications
Secretary of State Applauds DIO
Michael Fallon MP, Secretary of State for Defence, gave a speech this morning to the Institute of Government in which he addressed a number of topics relating to DIO’s work. As the Chief Executive of DIO, I was pleased to …
Christmas Greetings and a Look Back
It’s that time of year again! The shops are full of gift sets, the radio is playing Christmas music and for most of us, thoughts will now be looking forward to the festive period. For many, it’s a time of …
Dartmoor Training Area Now On Twitter
I’m Ian Jarvis, Commandant of Dartmoor Training Area. When I retired as a Weapon Engineer in the Royal Navy, I worked as a consultant for a while. An interim engagement found me here on Dartmoor and thankfully I am now …
Steely determination can deliver big benefits
My name is Leo O’Shea and I’m DIO’s new Director of Service Delivery. In April, I moved permanently from the US to my temporary home in London, then on to my temporary home in the Midlands, and then finally, in …
Twitter and Archaeology: Perfect Bedfellows?
I work in DIO’s Communications team at our Head Office in Sutton Coldfield, where a big part of my role is working on our social media channels. That includes this very blog and our Twitter account, @mod_dio – with which …
DIO deploys digital for defence
With social media now so much a part of our everyday lives, it’s easy to forget what life was like without it. In a few short years, many of us have embraced life online with our digital footprint growing faster …
Reflections on a busy and rewarding year
Once again this has been a busy and demanding time for everybody in DIO. It's worth reflecting as we approach Christmas how far we have come this year, particularly as we continue to deliver to our military customers. …
Welcome from Andrew Manley, DIO Chief Executive
Hello and welcome to ‘Inside DIO’ – the new blog which I hope will give you a real insight into our work at the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, or DIO for short. We’re part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and …