This chapter lets you understand the terms Net-Centric and Net Centricity, and helps you identify the context and paradigm shift this really signifies within the military community and civilian marketplace. Note the integrated approach to implementing Net Centricity, the overall focus of the Net-Centric Data Strategy, the data goals, and concept of the Global Information Grid and Network Centric Warfare. We make sure that we discuss issues and challenges regarding a net-centric environment and provide you with a literature review of commercial and defense publications on the matter.
Communication And Collaboration Cognition Systems: A Sociological Process For Integrating Standalone Technologies With The Global Information Grid