The CANES initiative: bringing the Navy warfighter onto the Global Information Grid: OPNAV N6 directed investigation of the Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services approach as a potential solution to reduce redundant IT infrastructure, provide net-centric capability across the afloat enclaves and allow the Navy to react to rapidly changing network demands

CHIPS, Oct-Dec, 2007 by Phil Turner

Additionally, CANES core services will be the enabling capability for Navy C4ISR mission application providers to bring the true transformational capabilities required to fulfill warfighting and acquisition objectives. Navy leadership has recognized that fundamental changes in the acquisition process are needed to keep the Navy aligned with DoD and commercial trends--and to provide continued support for operational forces. The CANES initiative is a significant step toward realizing this vision.

For more information about the Program Officer for C4I, go to the SPAWAR Web site at www.spawar.navy.mil.

CENTRIXS, the Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System, provides allied and coalition forces with information services such as e-mail, Web services, collaboration and products such as Global Command and Control System Integrated Imagery and Intelligence components for the Common Operational Picture, Common Intelligence Picture, near-real time intelligence and integrated imagery. The primary role is a secure coalition network enabling coalition partners to utilize command and control for the global war on terrorism, coalition operations and exercises and humanitarian relief operations.

The program is managed by the Networks, Information Assurance and Enterprise Services Program Office, which reports to the Navy's Program Executive Officer for C4I.

Cmdr. Phil Turner is the CANES assistant program manager in the Networks, Information Assurance and Enterprise Services Program Office, PMW-160.5, under PEO C4I.