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DOD Spectrum Symposium October 15, 2009. Mark S. Adams Principal Architect Networks & Communications Northrop Grumman Information Systems Chantilly, VA ms.adams@ngc.com. Operational Efficiencies – “It’s not just for Hollywood anymore”.
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DOD Spectrum SymposiumOctober 15, 2009 Mark S. Adams Principal Architect Networks & Communications Northrop Grumman Information Systems Chantilly, VA ms.adams@ngc.com
Operational Efficiencies – “It’s not just for Hollywood anymore”
Legacy Spectrum Strategies need “UPGRADE”Shared Services Platforms create “Efficiency” INTRODUCTION | NORTHROP GRUMMAN PROPRIETARY – LEVEL 1 | 3
Applied Wireless/Mobility Solutions Concept Drivers: The “Shipyard of the Future” – Newport News Infrastructure • Highly Available Networking for “always on” network infrastructure • Secure Campus Wireless Saturation to enable “anywhere-any time” presence • Shipboard connectivity though a Distributed Antenna System & Cellular Beaming Employee RFID Badges • Streamline employee entry/exit to eliminate congestion at gate • Leverage RFID capabilities to improve timekeeping accuracy Work Package Tracking • Wired rugged kiosks, barcode scanners, and rugged tablets • Barcoding of in progress work packages and foreman’s orders • Real-time visibility thru reports to find or expedite critical jobs Asset & Material Tracking • Increased visibility of materials and utilize mobile device for verification • Reduce pick time at storage location and lost material / re-fabrication Mobile Quality Inspection • One time inspection input on-site - reduce paperwork • Increase communication and design specs and reduce data package consolidation time Supervisor Mobile Information • Provide real time production information & automate task assignment • Reduce data input errors and redundancy - reduce paperwork The “Cyber-Shipyard” - Gulf Coast A Comprehensive Mobile Technologies Portfolio leveraging NGC best practices