Boeing Creates Disruptive Computing & Networks Organization
Disruptive Computing and Networks. That’s the name of a new organization Boeing has created to “develop computing and communication solutions for advanced commercial and government aerospace applications.” Announcing the organization in mid-October, Boeing said DC&N will help the company develop “breakthrough solutions” in the areas of secure communications, AI (artificial intelligence), and complex system optimization, including through the use of core technologies in “quantum communications and computing, neuromorphic processing, and advanced sensing.”
At The Core
Boeing says that in addition to DC&N relying on internal abilities, it will work closely with Boeing HorizonX, the innovation cell Boeing created to accelerate growth by identifying external partners to collaborate with. Boeing CTO and Senior Vice President of Engineering, Test & Technology Greg Hyslop says that increasingly, advanced computing and communications technologies are “at the core of all aerospace innovation.” Among other things, Hyslop says DC&N will help Boeing develop new businesses and partnerships in this area.
Based in Southern California, DC&N will operate within Boeing Engineering, Test & Technology. Charles Toups will head up the organization as vice president and general manager. Toups was formerly the vice president and general manager of Boeing Research & Technology (BR&T). He also served as vice president and general manager of Boeing’s Network and Tactical Systems division within the Boeing Defense, Space & Security division. He’s also a former vice president of engineering for Boeing Defense, Space & Security and former vice president of Boeing Satellite Systems. In the latter position, he led numerous commercial and government communication satellite businesses.
New Leadership
Along with DC&N’s creation and Toups’ new assignment, Boeing announced that Naveed Hussain will take over leadership of BR&T, which Boeing describes as its “advanced central research and development organization.” Hussain will oversee five U.S. facilities and six international research centers for BR&T, which entails engineers, scientists, technicians, and technologists creating and collaborating with global partners to “provide innovative systems and solutions” concerning aerospace-related challenges.
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Source: Boeing
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