Product Development
Abstract
Product Development provides software development of Unified Network Operations (UNO) capabilities. UNO Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) Rapid Prototyping provides Network Planning and Network Management capabilities to support weapon systems (e.g., tactical radios, Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Line of Sight (LOS) and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS)) to Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) users. Network Planning includes the development of automated analysis processes, improved planning accuracy, and simplified configuration operations. Network Management includes the management, network status, and monitoring capabilities to allow users the ability to adjust the network to meet mission requirements. Embedded training of the Network Planning and Network Management prototypes provides soldiers with a consistent look and feel of the applications. The MTA prototype development served as a risk reduction effort (RRE) designed to inform the initial proof of concept of critical planning and management functions. The lessons learned from the prototype activities will inform future design and may consider these prototypes for implementation as part of future solutions. UNO Information Systems - Initial Capabilities Document (IS-ICD) requirements will expand UNO capabilities to provide the key components of the Unified Network (UN) across the Army. These components include streamlined and enhanced Network Planning and Device Configurations, Network Management and Monitoring tools, and enhanced security and data exchange capabilities, including identity, credential, and access management capabilities in support of Zero Trust. These components provide standardized, tailorable, and scalable capabilities across the UN. UNO Lower-Tier Tactical (LTT) and UNO Upper-Tier Tactical (UTT) will develop prototypes of the planning, management, monitoring, security, operations, and maintenance capabilities as a fully integrated suite of Network Operations (NetOps) tools for tactical users. UNO LTT supports users at the Battalion (BN) and below formations, while UNO UTT supports users at Brigade (BDE) and above. UNO UTT will provide additional enhanced features for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). UNO Tactical Identity, Credential, and Access Management (T-ICAM) will develop prototypes of ICAM capabilities for tactical users within all tactical formations. Initial development will provide prototypes of ICAM data repository capabilities and solutions, Identity Provider (IdP) / Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), automated Active Directory (AD) account provisioning and deprovisioning, and access control capabilities based on Authoritative Attributes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- d94dac8753147322a170e3142d63c009