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The biggest challenge in securing and operating networks efficiently may be to understand them-which currently is not taking place, said Lt. Gen. Douglas M. Fraser, USAF, deputy commander, U.S. Pacific Command. Leading off the first full day of TechNet Asia-Pacific 2008, Gen. Fraser offered observations about network operations and security that tended to be more philosophical than technical.

While other commanders speak of esoteric needs, the head of the U.S. Army, Pacific cites both technological and cultural expertise as the key to mission success. Lt. Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon, USA, commander, U.S. Army, Pacific, is calling for specific new technologies to help his force meet its dynamic mission requirements.

"Significant change" is needed in how organizations approach questions of efficiency and effectiveness, writes Lt. Gen. Harry D.

Lockheed Martin has been selected by the Office of the Secretary of Defense to provide informa

L-3 Communications' global security and engineering solutions (GS&ES) unit has been awarded a fi

iRobot Corporation has received a $3.7 million order from the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) under an existing indef

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) has been awarded a task order to provide information technology support

The Boeing Company has selected BAE Systems' electronics, intelligence and support division to provide the next-generational d

Pragmatics Incorporated has received a $17 million task order to provide systems engineering and technical support services for biome

New tactical communications technologies are giving U.S. forces in Iraq tremendous capabilities that are essential to the new warfighting doctrine that has been implemented. But in turn, these capabilities are generating a wish list for communicators as they try to extend their reach to those who need them the most.