By utilizing its extensive network throughout the Military and Federal Government, AFCEA is able to pinpoint the top technology needs:

• Interoperability                                             

• Information Sharing                                    

• Data Fusion / Correlation Tools                            

• Multi-level Security                                     

• Intelligence Integration                                       

• Collaboration w/ coalition                            

• Information Assurance                                

• Global Info Grid (GIG)                                 

• IED Protection                                           

• Enterprise Architecture                                

• Global Maritime Domain Awareness                       

• Industry Standards                                     

• IT Business Model                                      

• Open Architecture / Architecture Design                 

• Security Vulnerabilities                                

• Sensor Fusion                                            

• Wireless                                           

• Common Operating Picture                          

• CONOPS                                            

• Data Mining                                               

• High Bandwidth for Mobile Units                   

• Net-centricity                                             

• Simulator Training                                      

• Tactical Information Systems & Networks              

• Asset Management                                     

• Asset Visibility                                           

• Bandwidth Efficiency                                   

• Commercial Encryption                                

• Electromagnetic Spectrum                            

• Integrated Logistics                                    

• Internet Protocol (IP)                                  

• Network Management                                 

• Network Intrusion                                       

• Network Solutions                                      

• Alternate Fuels

• Common Power Sources and Energy Storage

• Defense Knowledge Management Portals

• Disaster Communications Restoration

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

• IT Portfolio Management

• Knowledge-Based Operations

• On the Move and Over the Horizon Capability

• Thin Client

Among the respondents to the government requirements survey, sent by AFCEA to government agencies, were:

• USA – Director of the Army Staff

• USA – CIO/G-6

• USAF – CIO

• USN – N8

• USCG – CIO

• Air Force Materiel Command – CIO

• USN – N2

• Defense Logistics Agency – Director

• JCS – J-3

• US PACOM – Commander

• SACEUR/US EUCOM – Commander

• USA – G-3/5/7

• DISA – Director

• NSA – Director

• USMC – Commandant

• USN – Surgeon General

• USA – Surgeon General

• JCS – Director of the Joint Staff

• NGA – Director

• NETWARCOM -- Commander