The Power of Information: Where it's Needed, When it's Needed, To Those Who Need It

Abstract

Defense transformation hinges on the recognition that information is our greatest source of power. Information can be leveraged to allow decision makers at all levels to be more effective, make better decisions faster, and act sooner. Ensuring timely and trusted information is available where it is needed, when it is needed, and to those who need it is at the heart of the capability needed to conduct Net-Centric Operations (NCO). The DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides the leadership to meet the Net-Centric vision and ultimately deliver the critical enabling capabilities required by the National Defense Strategy. Transforming to a Net-Centric Force requires fundamental changes in process, policy, and culture across the Department (defense operations, intelligence functions, and business processes). The technological change will be significant, but the cultural shift may be even more challenging. The hallmark of the 21st century is uncertainty. Net-Centricity is rooted in a simply principle: Confront uncertainty with agility. To be agile, data can no longer be "owned"... it must be shared.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA480827

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Department of Defense

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Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Commerce
  • Efficiency
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Global Information Grid
  • Grids
  • Information Assurance
  • Information Exchange
  • Information Operations
  • Military Strategy
  • National Security
  • Radio Equipment
  • Security
  • Systems Engineering
  • Systems Management
  • United States

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Systems Analysis and Design