The Importance of Network Enabled Capabilities for 21st Century Defence and National Security: Exclusive News Article from Informa Indias NECE 2008
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The success of these electronic solutions have always been a great attraction to the defence and security communities for their own unique missions, but they have always been acutely aware that early users have had to endure frequent breakdowns in communication links, repeated software glitches and hardware problems.Modern security operations are so seamless that the end user is often unaware of whether the information being flashed on his screen is from a sensor in space or from an unmanned aerial vehicle, or whether the imagery is from an optical device or a composite radar picture.The success of these electronic solutions have always been a great attraction to the defence and security communities for their own unique missions, but they have always been acutely aware that early users have had to endure frequent breakdowns in communication links, repeated software glitches and hardware problems.Budgetary constraints was another major factor inhibiting the widespread acceptance of networked systems.However, the last decade has seen significant improvements in sensors, high speed digital data transfer using worldwide space, optical and mobile telephony links, and the ruggedisation of the hardware, coupled with greater affordability.Cutting edge sensor technology has ensured that the results remain unaffected by bad weather and light conditions.The important thing is that precise data and/or imagery required for quick and accurate decision making is available on call, creating battlefield transparency and situational clarity even under the most trying circumstances.History will mark the 21st century as the age of networking, with individual systems plugging into larger systems, thus leading to the ultimate goal of a system of systems.For more information on NECE 2008, visit: www.nec-exhibition.com.Air Marshal Subhash Bhojwanis last three appointments with the Indian Air Force have been Commandant, Air Force Academy, Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO) Western Air Command and Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Training Command, Bangalore.About Informa: With hundreds of highly respected companies including some of the world’s biggest information brands - Lloyd’s List, Routledge, Taylor & Francis, Datamonitor, IIR, IBC, Euroforum, Huthwaite, Washington Policy & Analysis and many others – Informa, the world’s largest professional media and specialist information firm, is present in over 70 countries and publishes over 45,000 book titles; delivers over 2,000 subscription-based services and produces over 12,000 events every year.Informa’s events business includes global B2B and B2C mega-shows such as 3GSM, Cityscape, IPEX, The Monaco Yacht Show, The Bride Show, and the world’s largest series of business leadership events, the most recent speakers at which included Kofi Anan, Richard Branson, Steve Forbes and Philip Kotler.For more information about Informa, please visit www.informa.in.Informa IndiaA202 Business SquareSolitaire Corporate ParkAndheri-Kurla RoadChakala, Andheri EastMumbai 400093Indiae-mail: media@informa.inwebsite: www.informa.in### Contact Information Informa India Shailesh Martis +91 22 4020 3300 www.nec-exhibition.com Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from Informa India Promote Your Business Press Release Pricing Email this page to a friend