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Posts by Kate Maxwell, Chief Technology Officer, Defense and Intelligence, Worldwide Public Sector

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Microsoft helps defense industry embrace digital transformation 

  • Kate Maxwell
    By Chief Technology Officer, Defense and Intelligence, Worldwide Public Sector
The allied defense community relies on a strong defense industrial base (DIB) to keep armed forces at peak readiness. The DIB is charged with the research, design, production, integration, sustainment, and service of everything from microelectronics, to platforms, to air fields, to C2 systems— all to serve military and national security needs. The DIB is...Read more
Military helicopters Blackhawk take off from an aircraft carrier at clear day in the endless blue sea. 3D Rendering

Enabling defense and intelligence missions with the cloud 

  • Kate Maxwell
    By Chief Technology Officer, Defense and Intelligence, Worldwide Public Sector
The impact of COVID-19 and the increasingly complex global security environment have made one thing is clear: defense and intelligence agencies must quickly adapt to change. Forces and defense organizations need to make decisions quickly, and data is the lifeblood of every mission. One aspect of military activity that has remained consistent since ancient times:...Read more
Portrait of female army soldier

Honoring the female trailblazers of global defense 

  • Kate Maxwell
    By Chief Technology Officer, Defense and Intelligence, Worldwide Public Sector
We are nearing the end of Women’s History Month, a celebration of the profound contributions and impact that women have made across the United States and the world over. Established by U.S. Congress in 1981, Women’s History Month overlaps with International Women’s Day, a global holiday celebrated every March 8. This is a day for...Read more
Two soldiers using laptop computer

How digital transformation is advancing Defense and Intelligence 

  • Kate Maxwell
    By Chief Technology Officer, Defense and Intelligence, Worldwide Public Sector
  • Author avatar of Mia Reyes
    Director, Industry Marketing for Defense and Intelligence
Technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, largely driven by exponential improvements in compute power, storage capacity, and global connectivity. These advances have ushered in a new ‘digital age’ in which data is the most valuable commodity and drives disruption across all industries—Defense and Intelligence included. As in other industries, defense customers are accelerating digital...Read more