GDIT’s Ben Buckley talks real-time data in contested environments

Ben Buckley, Vice President and General Manager for GDIT, discussed the transformative impact of edge computing and real-time data on decision-making in contested environments. He emphasized the importance of local infrastructure and advanced machine learning for speed and action. Buckley highlighted the potential of mesh networks and shared data processing at the edge as foundational for autonomous capabilities. He noted that while mesh network capabilities exist, integrating multiple data sources and sensors is a work in progress. Buckley also stressed the need for effective data management to maintain strategic advantage, given the current focus on large data centers and machine learning.