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The shift from trying to connect everything to instead tackling the most urgent problems through experimentation is starting to yield results, some say.

The shift from trying to connect everything to instead tackling the most urgent problems through experimentation is starting to yield results, some say.

Plans include more commercial satellite tech, plus more options to hide within commercial communications traffic.

Akamai Technologies has received an other transaction agreement from the U.S. Army to develop zero trust software prototypes in support of the service branch's Tactical-Identity Credential and Access Management project. The company will create T-ICAM prototypes to provide a zero trust network security architecture to secure access to Army networks used by combat units in contested operational environments, the military service said Friday.

The civilian internet firm will build prototype software for Tactical Identity Credential & Access Management, a critical step in bringing “zero trust” cybersecurity to battlefield networks.

But before it works, the service must break from antiquated acquisition processes that prevent rapid purchases and slow down deliveries to soldiers.

But before it works, the service must break from antiquated acquisition processes that prevent rapid purchases and slow down deliveries to soldiers.

But before it works, the service must break from antiquated acquisition processes that prevent rapid purchases and slow down deliveries to soldiers.

The AFATDS program has been used by troops for years to coordinate mortars, guided missiles, close air support and more.

The AFATDS program has been used by troops for years to coordinate mortars, guided missiles, close air support and more.