2.1a Expo Product Brief: Microsoft - Empowering Militaries: Enabling the Mission by Harnessing the Power of Digital Transformation
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| Wednesday, November 11, 2020 |
| 8:00 AM - 8:55 AM |
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Sponsored By:
Microsoft
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Speaker
Mr Gus MacGregor-Millar
General Manager, Defense & Intelligence
Microsoft Pty Ltd
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Abstract
In this dynamic time of increased tempo for Defence: there is a need for the rapid introduction of more capable military systems, enabled by technological change. These innovations exist today and are already being utilised by many industries. Technologies such as machine learning and AI, mixed reality and edge technology, enabled by hyperscale cloud, are bringing intelligent solutions to mission capability.
Hear about how Microsoft is assisting military operations such as disaster relief efforts by helping deploy systems, capability and personnel at higher, more sustainable rates. Imagine cloud-enabled solutions monitoring the performance of Defence assets and providing rapid insights all the way to the tactical edge through:
• Secure sharing of real time intelligence for situational awareness
• Utilising 5G and a sovereign cloud capability, supporting information exchange and interoperability
• Building an ecosystem of Australian Defence industry capability with our partners, enhancing Defence’s ability to deter and respond.
Hear about how Microsoft is assisting military operations such as disaster relief efforts by helping deploy systems, capability and personnel at higher, more sustainable rates. Imagine cloud-enabled solutions monitoring the performance of Defence assets and providing rapid insights all the way to the tactical edge through:
• Secure sharing of real time intelligence for situational awareness
• Utilising 5G and a sovereign cloud capability, supporting information exchange and interoperability
• Building an ecosystem of Australian Defence industry capability with our partners, enhancing Defence’s ability to deter and respond.
Biography
Gus was commissioned into the British Army in 1986 where, as a young officer his initial responsibilities included the training and managing of soldiers and their families. He served as an artillery officer supporting training and operations in Africa, the Balkans, Canada, the Far East, the Falkland Islands, Germany, the Mediterranean, Norway, and the United Kingdom. His military career culminated in 1999, whereas the Staff Officer (J2) for 4th Armored Brigade, he was part of the NATO spearhead operations in Macedonia & Kosovo. After retiring from the British Army, Gus concentrated on the IT Personal markets in Frankfurt – and in 2003 he certified as an SAP HCM Consultant.
