Today, military communications deploy diverse technologies that comprise the tactical and strategic converged networks needed to support  warfighters’ missions. Challenges exist in deploying and operating these networks that include a broad range of technologies including: VoIP, TDM, SatCom, cellular, tactical radios, SCIP, WiFi and GSM. Additionally, military communications must support the wide range of diverse and not necessarily interconnected networks which are comprised of legacy and emerging technologies.

This SIGNAL Webinar Series event includes speakers who will provide an overview of communications platforms and solutions which support the interoperability of a wide range of interfaces and protocols, and which provide the seamless integration of legacy and emerging technologies. These will include the Department of Defense (DoD) required AS-SIP signaling, the functional requirements for Local Session Controllers (LSC) and the AS-SIP / TDM Gateway.

Speakers will also cover the efforts and results of the Joint Users Interoperability Communications Exercise (JUICE) 2011 to highlight tactical interoperability solutions and which address the challenges experienced by the Warfighter. REDCOM collaborated with industry partners who together designed and implemented a communications network comprised of Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) and Government off the Shelf (GOTS) equipment to bring cutting edge technology to the battlefield.

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On August 11, 2011 at 12 noon ET, join us for a webinar discussion on how the U.S. Defense Department and coalition partners can safely move mission-critical data without compromising security or compliance through assured air gap transfer. Today’s missions—whether they include sharing vital information in forward locations, moving data between coalition partners, or delivering command instructions and situation briefs—depend on the secure movement of data. However, in recent years, USB devices have been identified as potential attack vectors for viruses and malware that could impact critical systems and so have been banned or restricted in many environments.

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Join us on June 23 at 1 p.m. for a webinar sponsored by SafeNet on how Ethernet encryption over other technologies can help you improve your bottom line while simplifying your network.

The requirement for real-time information sharing is driving agencies to eliminate stovepipes and build converged network infrastructures to provide a common operating environment. Agencies are faced with a decision on which network architectures to deploy that will allow them to carry data over wide area networks (WANs) that connect regional commands, domestic and international facilities, data centers, and disaster recovery sites. Aligning encryption capabilities with the transport technology can provide substantial benefits to the organization.

During this webinar, you will learn:

• How you can unlink your encryption strategy from your network architecture and implement a totally secure, full performance, high speed Ethernet WAN.
• How different encryption methodologies compare from a cost and performance perspective when it comes to bandwidth needs and different connectivity models.

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How to determine which deployment model is best for your agencies network requirements.

Widespread access to sensitive or confidential documents poses serious risks of information disclosure, as was witnessed this year with confidential information ending up in the hands of WikiLeaks. Join us on May 26, 2011, at 1 pm ET for a discussion on how an effective data classification strategy can help government organizations comply with marking standards, reduce data loss and optimize information sharing whether internally or externally.

Everyone who registers before May 26 is eligible to win a free iPad. You do not need to attend the webinar to win.

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Join us on April 21, 2011 at noon ET as SIGNAL Editor-in-Chief Robert K. Ackerman talks with Mercury Computer Systems’ Marc Couture and Tom Roberts in “Detect, Deceive and Defeat: Increasing the HPOI of your EW System”:

To detect and then locate ephemeral, shifting signals demands an advanced signal processing subsystem, combining a very High Probability of Intercept (HPOI) with a unique capability for multi-channel coherency. This webinar will present the design concepts of such a processing subsystem, with tightly integrated RF tuners and digital receivers. An open architecture helps facilitate the integration with application software. This presentation will also examine a successful case study and some newly available technologies which can enhance future subsystems.

This Webinar will provide insight on designing EW systems with:

* One to many coherent RF channels
* A High Probability of Intercept
* An open architecture addressing SWaP and cost constraints

Registration and archive information for this webinar are here.

Join us March 10, 2011 at 12 noon as SIGNAL Editor-in-Chief Robert K. Ackerman talks with Alan Henderson, Vice President of Engineering, Globecomm Network Services Corp.:

U.S. Armed Forces stand at a crossroads when it comes to demands and resources. Fighting two wars and ensuring security on a global basis, they are entering a period when every dollar of military spending will be scrutinized as never before. For the IP-based, hybrid terrestrial-satellite network, the key to success can be summarized in a few words: deliver More Bits per Hertz per Dollar, and do it today, tomorrow and every day after that. But getting maximum performance requires the right design, the right match-up of technology, and constant attention to changing conditions on the net. The military network is composed of multiple technologies from hundreds of suppliers, all supposedly interoperable but seldom right-sized for the exploding number of applications they serve. Bandwidth is always at a premium, yet keeping mission priorities and bandwidth allocations in lockstep is a continuing challenge.

In this webinar, experienced systems designers, integrators and technologists:

* Describe network design and integration methods that maximize throughput
* Explain how continuous monitoring of throughput and active management of protocols maintains network performance
* Outline the principles and practices of WAN optimization

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Data center networking presents many challenges in terms of supporting cost-effective, reliable and high-performance services for business-critical applications. A coherent overall networking strategy leading to the deployment of a powerful and flexible network creates more long-term value than a series of tactical, project-oriented steps.

In this virtual seminar, Ciena’s Jim Morin and Jeff Verrant discuss bandwidth options and other ideas for taking a more strategic approach to data center networking that addresses the heart of the problem:  The need for a high-performance, deterministic, manageable and cost-efficient network.

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The next SIGNAL webinar will be held on Thursday, February 25, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The topic will focus on service portfolio management, which is new to the world of service management in ITIL V3. It provides the critical guidance to ensure that “the complete set of services that are being managed by a service provider” in terms of the value to the mission and the organizational value that they provide.

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As defense entities continue to virtualize their IT environments, they must revisit not only their security architectures but their policy and governance models, the subject of the next SIGNAL webinar on November 12 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time.

Join Dr. James Ransome of Cisco Systems as he explores how the three commonly accepted models for cloud-service delivery can be implemented to drive efficiencies while maintaining desired security levels.

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In today’s telephony environment, the U.S. Department of Defense needs to not only meet the legacy demands of its current TDM technology but also lead its organization to the future of end-to-end IP-centric communications on the GIG, the subject of the next SIGNAL webinar on October 29 at 1 p.m. Eastern Time.

Join Steve Anderson of Cisco Federal and Jeff Sinclair of PacStar as they discuss key innovations of the newest Small End Office (SMEO) solution, certified August 2009.

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