The United States is the world leader in the development and use of positioning, navigation and timing for military operations. PNT capabilities have become and will remain critical in the military’s ability to shape the global environment, deter aggression and fight and win wars. To strengthen the United States’ national security, the Department of Defense must work […]
The 2008 financial crisis devastated the public sector as even the most influential financial institutions struggled to survive. Such economic meltdowns emphasized the importance of business intelligence and financial data analytics. As Aberdeen Group’s research showed, the most successful public-sector institutions are the ones that have invested in efficient data capture, information assembly and insight delivery. Research […]
Some companies have found that traditional methods of incremental expansion and innovation are no longer sustainable. Today, growth entails having a long-term vision that serves as the basis of an organization’s strategy. The chief growth officer is responsible for supporting the CEO in defining growth goals and overseeing their execution. According to Chief Marketer, the […]
Providing mission-enabling solutions is a key part of an organization’s functions. Mission systems groups across the defense sector focus on a wide range of areas, including promoting global security and secure military communication, navigation and guidance and enabling training simulations. To advance these focus areas, mission systems groups have established programs for the purpose of […]
The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically skewed the outlook on the global private equity sector, severely testing the investment strategies of equity firms. According to a survey conducted by Intertrust, over half of private equity fund managers expect the sector to continue deteriorating well into mid-2021. However, the health crisis also served as a catalyst for […]
Satellites play a significant role in modern communications, from supporting day-to-day civilian activities to enabling some of the military's most advanced capabilities. Nearly every industry relies on satellite technology in one way or another. Now more than ever – with the rapid evolution of the internet of things and the worsening climate change crisis – […]
Electronic warfare systems have evolved from being a supporting technology to a core weapon technology. According to Research and Markets, the global demand for EW systems will likely ramp up throughout the decade due to rapid technological advancements. The sector is also booming because of increased attention to directed energy weapons and the growing military need […]
From Apple's Steve Jobs to Tesla's Elon Musk, CEOs are increasingly embodying brand ambassadors who publicly exude charisma and authority. According to Quartz at Work, CEOs' near-celebrity stature makes it challenging for them to fulfill the other part of their job: providing internal leadership and direction. This is where the chief operating officer steps in. It […]
Achieving success through information dominance is the major goal of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Mordor Intelligence expects the ISR market to grow moderately through 2025 as more countries adopt ISR technologies to secure their borders. The Asia-Pacific and the Middle-East are taking great strides in strengthening their armed forces and are slashing the United States’ […]
“Information technology and business are becoming inextricably interwoven. I don’t think anybody can talk meaningfully about one without talking about the other,” Bill Gates famously said. The global information technology industry is on track for a valuation of $5.2T by the end of 2020, according to a report by research and consultancy company IDC. Industry decision-makers […]
