ABSTRACT
Military, intelligence and government operations are typified by environments that are becoming increasingly contested and congested. Adversaries are more dynamic, intelligent and have a willingness to fail to learn. The cycles required for operational support and decision are rapidly reducing. This drives a competitive cycle that makes data and data-driven intelligence a new arms race. S2IX demonstrates the ability to intelligently manage the latest data from edge systems (sensors, C2 and effectors) to all levels of command including multi-domain partnered centres. This operational data fabric ensures forces can collaboratively develop data-driven operational response options to defeat emerging and disruptive threats. The outcome achieved is that edge systems maintain competitive relevance, and, through seamless collaboration, forces have the insights, integrated understanding and data enhanced systems to drive tactical advantage. This presentation (and discussion) is centred on supporting data as a sensor, C2 and effector combat multiplier to support the augmentation of decision layers across multiple domains and partners.

BIOGRAPHY
As one of Apex's founding Directors, Adam brings a wealth of experience that ensures his company’s services provide positive, enduring effects. With over 19 years of professional experience working within the Defence Industry, Adam has been helping organisations deliver operational results time and time again. Following over a decade spent serving in the Australian Army, Adam has held numerous consulting roles focused on implementing organisational change initiatives, capability development and delivery, program delivery and portfolio management. Adam has demonstrated an astute ability to deliver successful programs with a focus on outcomes. Apex has partnered with Myriad Technology to deliver S2IX. With a focus on operational design, Adam and his team are helping to propel this leading-edge data fabric technology to the Warfighter, from point of capture through to point of need.

BIOGRAPHY
Perry’s work as Strategic Partner Manager at Myriad has taken him all over the world, working with many different organisational representatives to ensure our customers are getting nothing but the best when it comes to S2IX. With more than 30 years’ experience in the information technology sector, Perry brings a unique passion to his role. He has worked extensively in the Defence and Military arenas, spending over 10 years focussed on delivering and sustaining Myriad’s innovative technologies. Perry has worked in numerous customer-centric roles including as a solution architect, service delivery manager and client engagement lead. In recent years he has focused on data exchange for Military scenarios covering multi-domain operations (MDO) and multi-level security (MLS) requirements. While MLS and MDO provide rich customer challenges for both Warfighters and OEM’s supplying the Military alike, Perry’s experience and specialist knowledge ensures that any requirement can be met.

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Mr Josh Polette is the General Manager for Cyber and Information Systems for Thales in Australia. He has over 20 years of experience working in various business, program and technical management roles in industry and government. Most recently, Josh was the Director Strategic Initiatives for Thales Australia where he was responsible for developing the strategic business plan for the business in Australia. He had a particular focus on using digital technology to transform the Thales business and the business of its customers, including the Queensland Digital Licence pilot. In December 2017, Josh completed a two-year secondment from Thales to the Department of Defence as the General Manager of the Rapid Prototyping, Development and Evaluation (RPDE) program, where he continued the legacy of outstanding collaboration between Defence and industry and supported the transition of RPDE functions into the Defence Innovation Hub. Earlier in his career, Josh held various policy analysis roles in the Federal Government and at the University of Canberra. He also spent two years working in technology roles in a multi-national investment bank in London. Josh holds a BSc from the University of Western Australia and a MSc from UNSW ADFA.

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Jonathon (Jono) Beesley is the global lead for intelligence business strategy within Microsoft’s Worldwide Public Sector Defense and Intelligence Leadership Team. He is a veteran of 32-years in the Australian Defence Force. His military career is characterised by command and staff appointments within Special Operations Command, Army and Joint Headquarters. Throughout his career Jono led numerous multi-disciplinary organisations in complex national security environments. In his current role at Microsoft Jono is responsible for supporting and enabling Microsoft global subsidiaries and partners to digitally transform defense and intelligence organisations, so that they may improve operations and protect national security. Jono is a passionate advocate for veteran’s support and well-being, lives in Canberra and is married with three high school aged children. Hobbies include surfing, trail running, mountain biking and other outdoor pursuits with his family.