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TechNet North 2007 to Focus On C4ISR in Global War on Terror, Homeland Security, and Humanitarian Operations

Conference and Exposition Comes to Boston November 14-15

For Immediate Release November 7, 2007

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Tobey Jackson
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Fairfax, VA - TechNet North 2007 will focus on “Persistent C4ISR - the Global War on Terror - Homeland Security - Humanitarian Operations” at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, November 14-15. Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the AFCEA Lexington-Concord Chapter, this 2-day conference will feature featured speakers, panel sessions and an exhibit hall. Registration for TechNet North keynote addresses, panel sessions, and exhibits is free; tickets are required for meals. On-site registration opens Tuesday, November 13 at 2:00 p.m. For detailed information and on-line registration visit www.tnnorth.org.

Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR), a term traditionally used in a military systems context, today has broad applicability across the private, public and voluntary sectors of national and international organizations. C4ISR systems are used to generate situational awareness, whether in a major war or conflict, defending or protecting the homeland, conducting and assuring financial transactions, or responding to natural and man-made disasters.

TechNet North’s featured speakers will provide their unique perspectives on C4ISR systems:

• Dr. David Boyd, Director, Command, Control and Interoperability, Science and Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland Security
• Mr. Roger Gomm, Superintendent, Metropolitan Police Service, Public Order Branch, New Scotland Yard
• Maj Gen Henry Morrow, USAF, Commander, 1st Air Force, Commander, Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region
• The Honorable Tom Ridge, former Secretary of Homeland Security
• Mr. Richard Russell, Deputy Associate Director of National Intelligence for Information Technology Policy, Plans and Requirements

Panel sessions will focus on securing the borders from air, land and sea; securing cyberspace; operational implementations and lessons learned; evolving programs; and technology. Panelists include senior military and government leaders, first responders, international representatives, and members of industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with panelists during the question and answer time.

The exhibit hall will showcase the latest IT and homeland security technologies, including communications equipment, emergency response systems, network and information security, and more. Exhibitors will be showing products and solutions for federal government, military, law enforcement and commercial applications.

TechNet North will provide military, government and industry attendees with numerous professional development opportunities. There is a shuttle service available for Hanscom AFB attendees. In addition, Air Force attendees may earn acquisition continuous learning points for attendance. For details and free registration visit www.tnnorth.org.

AFCEA International, established in 1946, is a non-profit membership association serving the military, government, industry, and academia as an ethical forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, IT, intelligence, and global security.  To learn more about AFCEA International, visit www.afcea.org.

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