After 35 years working in technology for the military – most recently as director of the Defense Information Systems Agency – General Harry Raduege, Jr., USAF (Ret.), has something to say to both the public and private sectors about information networks, and myriad related issues that stem from organizations' moving toward an “age of interdependence.”

General Raduege, chairman of the Deloitte Center for Network Innovation, brings a deep understanding of today's increasing need for interdependent information networks that are secure and interoperable, whether in the public or private sectors.

The lessons he learned about the importance of net-centric operations became very real when, after September 11, 2001, he led our nation’s efforts to prioritize and restore telecommunications throughout New York City and the Pentagon.

General Raduege writes a monthly column for SIGNAL magazine that shares his perspective on a variety of issues that have an impact on information sharing. View his articles below:

Change Is a Requisite for the Future of Network-Centric Operations
November 2008
Network-centric operations can improve the effectiveness and efficiency of any business operation. By employing the power of net-centricity, the government, businesses and personal lives can be improved significantly. But, as with any endeavor, we must adopt new approaches even for network-centric operations.

Managing Enterprise Risk in a Risky World
October 2008
Have you ever received notification from a government or industry office that your personal information may have been compromised or lost?

Government Oversight and the CIO
September 2008 
Why is the job of chief information officer (CIO), especially in the public sector, so difficult?

Patterns Emerge in Consolidating Data Centers 
August 2008
“It’s all about the data” is a popular expression today. More and more, we’ve come to realize that data is the central building block for protecting, processing, sharing and storing information. And, as government and industry data owners learn to believe in these realities, they quite often decide to establish their own data centers to maintain control.

Network Operations Mandate Critical Considerations
July 2008
General Raduege outlines and explains his “five pillars of netcentricity”: communications infrastructure, security — including privacy and cybersecurity — information management, governance and leadership. As information technology organizations face the challenges of continued streamlining, dwindling resources and increasing security demands, adopting a holistic management approach can lead to effective and efficient network operations.

Organizations Can Seize Their Futures 500 Days at a Time
June 2008
Various mechanisms exist to achieve success, but the power and benefit of 500-day plans have been proven repeatedly. Organizations can use this approach to plan and quantitatively measure the success of transformational activities even during the most dynamic of times.

Creating a New Mobile and Virtual Work Force
May 2008
General Raduege shares insight into how wireless connectivity and virtual presence is changing the way government, specifically his experience with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), manages and supports its work force.

Building Trust is Essential for Effective Command and Control
April 2008
General Raduege discusses the foundation and need for trust in command and control systems.

Culture Must Promote Purpose 
March 2008
General Raduege examines the demand to adjust the culture of organizations, especially within government. 

Future Defense Department Cybersecurity Builds Upon the Past
February 2008
This article reviews the growing focus and attention on cyber security.

“So, General, Tell Me What Went Awry.”
January 2008
General Raduege shares what it takes to be a strong information technology leader based on a few of the key leadership challenges he has faced in his career.

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