CrossTalk: The Journal of Defense Software Engineering. Volume 21, Number 12

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Abstract:

Data drives decisions. This statement may sound too simplistic, but the truth remains that humans need, crave, and desire data. Data is used in nearly every choice we make, from the most mundane decisions such as where to dine to the selection of a fabric softener. Data inundation and analysis paralysis are real dangers due to the ease of access and abundance of information. Additionally, the mobility of personal computing devices creates a data wave, cresting at our fingertips. It can overwhelm any person, anywhere on the planet, at any time. Data enters our lives at breakneck speeds and frequencies. Your commute to work likely involves various data deliverables AMFM radio broadcasts, satellite transmissions, billboard advertisements, traffic signs and signals, marquee commercials, and the odd gesture from a fellow commuter. The real data feast begins when we arrive at work and begin interfacing with faxes, e-mails, text messages, telephone calls, status reports, market forecasts, meeting charts, figures, facts, the rumor mill, and even simple co-worker chit-chat. What is a person to do with it all

Author(s):
Thompson, Kasey ; Avery, Joseph P. ; Schwalb, Sandy ; Lipke, Walt ; Fleming, Quentin W. ; Koppelman, Joel M. ; Jackelen, George ; Spiewak, Rick ; Mcritchie, Karen
Author Organization(s):
SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER HILL AFB UT
Pagination:
0033

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
OO-ALC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_6.2.3_Core Enterprise Services; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives
Modernization Areas:
Cyber; Fully Networked C3; Space
Communities of Interest:
Engineered Resilient Systems
Descriptor(s):
*INFORMATION EXCHANGE, *DATA MANAGEMENT, *INFORMATION PROCESSING, *SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, *DATA PROCESSING, DEFENSE PLANNING, PERIODICALS, SOFTWARE TOOLS, KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT, MILITARY PUBLICATIONS, METRICS, FORECASTING, HUMANS, DECISION MAKING, QUALITY ASSURANCE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Information Science, Computer Programming and Software
Report Date:
2008 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2009 Jun 10