SOFIC 2022

Federal and industry leaders convene for the Special Operations Command (SOCOM)’s annual Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) in Tampa, Florida. SOCOM leaders will discuss the latest modernization and acquisition initiatives and needs to ensure the service is operating under the latest technology to fulfill its clandestine mission in the Defense Department.

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Col. Joseph Pishock, COO, SOCOM Networks and Services
Lisa Sanders, Director of S&T, SOCOM AT&L
Heidi Shyu, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, DOD

and more…

Latest Insights

- Cloud
- Data
SOCOM Tech Chief Eyes Secure Cloud in Future Plans

The command is assessing new technologies to improve capabilities, automate processes and eliminate technical debt.

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- Cybersecurity
DOD Under Secretary Seeks New Cyber Sensor, Autonomous Flight System

Defense leader Heidi Shyu created a new "strategic capital director" with the responsibility of finding funding for small businesses.

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- Cloud
- Data
How Industry Can Help SOCOM's Tech Challenges

The command is calling on partners to help connect data, build cloud infrastructure and modernize security solutions.

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- GovCast
Live From SOFIC: How SOCOM S&T Aligns With Mission Needs

S&T priorities revolve around modernizing IT systems in a contested, congested environment.

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- GovCast
Live From SOFIC: SOCOM's TAK Product Center Could Be the Next DOD Software Factory

TAK Director Ryan McLean's top priority is secure, continuous software delivery.

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- Artificial Intelligence
- Data
SOCOM CDO: Digital Transformation Depends on AI

Data Chief Thomas Kenney said AI is the key to digital transformation challenges.

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- CyberCast
Live From SOFIC: Three SOCOM Fixed-Wing Modernization Priorities

Cybersecurity is a key component of any modernization strategy.

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SOFWERX Rapidly Develops Tech Prototypes for SOCOM Mission Needs

A nonprofit organization brings small businesses into the defense contracting fold.

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- CyberCast
Live from SOFIC: How SOCOM Will Use Commercial Cloud for Network Modernization

Commercial cloud-hosted collaboration tools will be a critical component for JADC2.

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- DevSecOps
Software Shines in SOCOM Acquisition Chief's Buying Plans

The executive outlined how the service is prioritizing faster software development for modernized defense systems.

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- Data
SOCOM Chief: Get Tech in People’s Hands to Innovate Faster

The workforce has a prominent focus in Gen. Richard Clarke’s modernization priorities as data efforts gain speed.

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SOCOM Looks to Army Futures Command for Network Modernization

As data collection expands at the tactical edge, the service wants commercial cloud capabilities and cloud-based collaboration tools to process data more efficiently.

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Defense Special Ops Leads Embrace New Tech to Fight at the Tactical Edge

The Army and SOCOM use modern technologies to protect, maneuver and fight at the most secure levels on base and in the field.

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