Compartmented High Assurance Information Network technology exceeds
expectations
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Dec. 17, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company's
(NYSE: RTN) Compartmented High Assurance Information Network (CHAIN) and
Multi-Level Secure Voice Conference technology has been recognized by the
U.S. Joint Forces Command as one of the most promising technologies at the
Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstrations (CWID).
"Our success at CWID positions Raytheon's solution as an ideal
candidate to solve the coalition collaboration issues that impact global
operations," said Jack Harrington, vice president, Command and Control
Systems, Raytheon Network Centric Systems.
During CWID 2007, Raytheon successfully demonstrated sharing
information across multiple networks of potentially different security
classifications and access control requirements. Raytheon's solution
enhances a commander's capability to command, control and coordinate across
joint and coalition forces, government and non-government agencies and
first responders.
CHAIN allows users to share documents, instant message, teleconference,
and video conference and initiate collaborative discussions while
protecting information from unauthorized scrutiny. Warfighters assessing
the system agreed that CHAIN was intuitive and user friendly and supported
fielding the system for its ease of use, reliability and effectiveness as a
communications tool.
CHAIN is a commercial off-the-shelf-based secure architecture that
provides a compartmented environment for data and information sharing
across multiple coalition communities of interest. Depending on an
individual user's security clearance level, special access caveats, and
need to know, CHAIN will facilitate policy-based collaboration between
users, providing tools and safeguards to prevent the unauthorized access
and disclosure of information. This integrated capability is linked to
Raytheon's Defense Red Switch Network technology to provide an integrated
voice, video and data network capable of handling communications at any
security level.
Raytheon Company, with 2006 sales of $20.3 billion, is a technology
leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government
markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 85
years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems
integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and
command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a
broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham,
Mass., Raytheon employs 73,000 people worldwide.
Note to Editors:
CWID is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff's annual event
enabling commanders and the international community to investigate command,
control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance solutions that focus on relevant and timely objectives for
enhancing coalition interoperability. CWID allows warfighters and other
government personnel "real-world" access to ready or near-ready technology
solutions that will enhance and improve coalition operations across
multiple function areas. Successful program/capability demonstrations
result in rapid procurement initiatives and are integrated into the
operational environment within 12- to- 18 months following demonstration
execution each June.
Contact:
Steve Brecken
508.490.2627
sbrecken@raytheon.com
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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CONTACT:
Steve Brecken of Raytheon Company,
+1-508-490-2627, sbrecken@raytheon.com
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