By Christian H. Heller
The Navy is pushing toward an IT future based on cloud computing that promises enormous benefits and can set the foundation for a future force shaped by emerging technologies. The incremental adoption of cloud services by the Department of the Navy (DON), other services, and private industry already holds much promise, but the stakes are high. Getting the cloud migration right can underpin revolutionary developments like artificial intelligence and give the Navy the advantage it needs for the coming decades.
What Is the Cloud
Cloud computing is the linking of computer systems and networks over the internet. Instead of storing all information and computer programs on physical hard drives in a single site, the cloud takes advantage of spare storage and processing capacity across widespread locations. This system allows the using agency – the DON – to only pay for the services it needs without maintaining large-scale IT infrastructure in numerous areas.
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Walter Pincus is a contributing senior national security columnist for The Cipher Brief. He spent forty years at The Washington Post, writing on topics from nuclear weapons to politics. In 2002, he and a team of Post reporters won the Pulitzer Prize for national reporting.
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Peraton Announces New Business Sectors and Executives
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HERNDON, Va., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ After the successful completion of Peraton s transformational acquisition of Northrop Grumman s integrated mission support and IT solutions business on February 1, Peraton has aligned the company around four business sectors and appointed five new members to its executive leadership team.
The four business sectors and their presidents are:
Space & Intelligence: This sector incorporates several new marquee programs coming in from the acquisition that will dramatically expand Peraton s footprint in key space and intelligence customer markets. It will be led by Roger Mason, previously president, Space, Intelligence & Cyber at Peraton.
Binary Defense Announces Addition to Leadership Team, Two Vice President Promotions
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Binary Defense is pleased to announce that Ian Kreitenstein has joined as the organization s new VP of Software Development. In addition, the company has promoted Randy Pargman and David White to Vice President.
With Binary Defense poised for growth, it’s important to have the right people leading up our key solutions and initiatives,” -Mike Valentine, Binary Defense CEO CLEVELAND (PRWEB) February 04, 2021 Binary Defense, a leading managed security services provider, is pleased to announce that it has added Ian Kreitenstein as its Vice President of Software Development. In addition, the cybersecurity firm has promoted two of its leaders to the Vice President level. Randy Pargman is Vice President of Counterintelligence and Threat Hunting (previously Senior Director), and David White, previously Director of Marke
By NU Office of Communications February 04, 2021
NORTHFIELD, Vt. Norwich University has been designated the lead institution of the nation’s Senior Military Colleges in creating a Department of Defense Cyber Institute program through a recently awarded two-year, $19.5 million grant.
The six schools, Norwich University, Virginia Military Institute, The Citadel, Virginia Tech, University of North Georgia, and Texas A&M, will create a pipeline of qualified cyberprofessionals in critical work roles.
As the lead institution, Norwich University will execute $4 million over the two years, creating a program office to manage the development of a joint integrated program enabling the development of academic, experiential (internal/external), and educational infrastructure leading to a talent pipeline for potential military and civilian Defense Department’s cyberworkforce.