TechNet Indo-Pacific: DIU Cyber and Telecom Leader Eyes 5G Growth
Dwayne Florenzie, Cyber Senior Project Manager, Defense Innovation Unit

Defense Innovation Unit is on a mission to bring in innovative technology to the military services and combatant commands quickly. Cyber Senior Project Manager Dwayne Florenzie brings a wealth of experience from the private sector to DIU’s cyber and telecom portfolio that is prioritizing bringing 5G connectivity to the military globally.
At AFCEA TechNet Indo-Pacific in Honolulu this week, Florenzie shares how the increased funding DIU has received over the past year is setting the organization up to accelerate partnerships across the services within various portfolios. He shares how collaboration is starting to increase between the portfolios especially as artificial intelligence takes hold across different capabilities.
Florenzie also shares the growth that is left in the 5G industry and the potential it has to revolutionize communications and support military operations.
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