TechNet Indo-Pacific April 22 Coverage

TechNet Indo-Pacific is co-sponsored by AFCEA International and AFCEA Hawaii. It is the largest event in the Pacific Rim focusing on regional defense issues. Keynote speakers, panel moderators and panelists discussed defense policies and challenges in the Indo- Pacific region and their relevance to both industry and government. NOTE: TechNet Indo-Pacific will be held twice in 2022. The second event is Nov 1-3, 2022.

SIGNAL Coverage of Technet Indo-Pacific Spring 2022

5G Is Making Wishes Come True

The technology’s potential is just beginning to be understood.

TechNet Indo-Pacific panelists discussing the coming 5G revolution are (l-r) Stephanie Hutch, Makai Defense; Michael Bilyeu, NineTwelve; William Fong, NIWC Pacific; and Robert Perkins, Vectrus.

Data Ties Together the INDOPACOM Wish List

Not only technologies, but also relationships may be redefined.

Maj. Gen. James B. Jarrard, USA, chief of staff of INDOPACOM, describes the command's requirements at TechNet Indo-Pacific. Credit: Tony Grillo photo

Air Force Bets on Its Integrated Warfighting Network

The proposed architecture would make communications second nature.

Col. Peter “STIX” Chiou, USAF, chief of Integrated Warfighting Networks, Air Force Chief Architect Office, describes the new Integrated Warfighting Network at a briefing at TechNet Indo-Pacific. Credit: Tony Grillo photo

Trust Is the Cornerstone to Building Indo-Pacific Alliances

And that trust must be built around information sharing.

Panelists (l-r) Cmdr. Kathryn McCabe, RAN, vice director for C4, INDOPACOM; Rear Adm. Brett R. Sonter, RAN, deputy director, Maritime Operations-Australia, U.S. Pacific Fleet; and Brig. Gen. Alan Lister, RM, J-5 deputy director for policy, INDOPACOM, discuss coalition operations at TechNet Indo-Pacific. Credit: Dave Livingston photo

Pacific Air Forces Target Keeping Up With Industry

Bad lessons from the past could be repeated without commercial innovation.

Lt. Gen. James Jacobson, USAF, deputy commander, U.S. Pacific Air Forces, describes the command’s pursuit of technology at TechNet Indo-Pacific. Credit: Tony Grillo photo

The Coast Guard Dives Into Cyberspace

A raft of new missions compels greater and faster changes.

Rear Adm. Peter W. Gautier, USCG, deputy commander, U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area, discusses the roles the Coast Guard has taken on in the Indo-Pacific region. Credit: Dave Livingston photo

Technology Drives J-6 Objectives

Modernization is coming in leaps and bounds.

Members of the TechNet Indo-Pacific J-6 panel include (l-r) panel moderator Brig. Gen. Paul Fredenburgh, USA (Ret.), AFCEA International; Brig. Gen. Jacqueline “Denise” Brown, USA, USINOPACOM; Col. Donald “Thunder” Cloud, USAF, U.S. Pacific Air Forces; Robert A. Stephenson, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Col. Koichi Takagi, USMC, U.S. Marine Forces Pacific; and Col. Lisa D. Whittaker, USA, U.S. Army Pacific. Credit: Dave Livingston photo

DISA Faces the Indo-Pacific

Two adversaries in the region compel agency modernization.

Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner, USAF, DISA director, describes how the agency is meeting Indo-Pacific region challenges at TechNet Indo-Pacific. Credit: Dave Livingston photo

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