The Business of Software Innovation

The speakers will discuss business models through which the U.S. government and industry can work together in developing software for national security capabilities. The discussion will explore how the government and industry can create the right incentives to develop and iteratively modernize software for government applications with the goal of delivering innovation and advanced capabilities at the speed of relevance in a highly competitive international security environment.  At the same time, the government’s business model for software development must present a return on investment that makes this an attractive business proposition for industry. Increasingly, software is the driver for advances in critical warfighting systems like the Aegis Combat System, the Global Positioning System, the Battlefield Communications Node, and many other systems. As a result, the business model for software acquisition is a key enabler for the National Defense Strategy.

This event is made possible through general support from Northrop Grumman.

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