We are proud to introduce Executive Mosaic Jill SingerVice President for Defense and National Security AT&TAs a public sector undertaking, Winner of 2024 Wash100 Award Awarded for advancing the deployment of 5G capabilities and accelerating network modernization efforts in support of government missions.
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This year marks Singer’s seventh Wash100 award in recognition of her efforts to accelerate technology modernization to achieve national security goals.
“On behalf of AT&T, I am honored to be named to the 2024 Wash100 list of individuals who demonstrate leadership, innovation, and vision in government contracting. Congratulations to all Wash100 honorees. We thank them for their tireless efforts to serve our cause and the needs of the American people,” Singer said of the award.
Commenting on the singer, Jim GarretsonExecutive Mosaic CEO and founder of the Wash100 Award said, “Jill, a former CIO at NRO and six-time Wash100 winner, is at the forefront of advancements in 5G, edge, and networks. “But he also has deep knowledge.” His leadership in intelligence, defense and national security missions positions him to understand the needs of AT&T’s customers and deliver next-generation network capabilities to them. ”
“The convergence of the Internet of Things and edge computing is giving the U.S. military new real-time analytics capabilities, and at AT&T, Jill is at the forefront of delivering the best technology to the warfighter. Her vision for advanced networks across government has earned her a place on this year’s Wash100 list, her seventh award,” Garretson added.
inside her executive spotlight interviewSinger shared insights on 5G technology and its role in supporting the U.S. government.
“I think government agencies will develop and acquire a variety of new and innovative use cases leveraging 5G. 5G is all about scalability, flexibility, speed, and reduced latency,” Singer said.
“5G on its own is very powerful, but it becomes even more powerful when you combine network edge computing for metropolitan areas with multi-access edge computing, which is more premises-based access. The opportunity is now, as we can bring massive computing power closer to our systems and enable new experiences,” she added.
In an interview, the public sector vice president highlighted how 5G can further support Internet of Things devices and provide connectivity at the tactical edge.
One of the trends Singer talked about in an interview is that government agencies and the military are taking advantage of the speed of commercial innovation.
“Governments should be proactive about 5G, artificial intelligence, and augmented and virtual reality as agencies explore commercial innovations and understand how these innovations improve mission delivery and IT infrastructure. “We are seeing that,” she explained.
Singer also cited cybersecurity threats, reliability and the pace of technology adoption as the biggest national security threats facing the country.
Regarding the adoption of technology, she said, “New technologies should be approached with an appropriate level of skepticism, and should be tested and tried out in safe spaces and in safe ways,” and urged lawmakers and policymakers to stated that the following criteria should be met: “It is time to understand the correct position so that they do not just adopt a position that has to be changed tomorrow.”
In an interview with Cipher Brief, Singer said the intelligence community should move forward. Network modernization To effectively carry out its mission by addressing growing cybersecurity risks and threats.
She noted that IC agencies should consider implementing zero trust to ensure that individuals accessing their networks are fully vetted and authorized.
“Design principles must keep cybersecurity in mind up front, even in the support of applications, networks, or other features of the infrastructure. Cybersecurity should not be bolted on at the end. ” Singer added.
AT&T executives offered suggestions on how IC agencies can improve procurement of modern platforms.
“They can aim for a more agile style of acquisition, as opposed to the usual multi-year winner-take-all approach. Smaller, more specific acquisitions allow new technologies to be acquired more quickly. It could be a useful way to introduce it,” she said.
Mr. Singer spoke about the challenges IC agencies face when it comes to network modernization and the skills IT professionals need to have when implementing modernization efforts.
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“Always keep learning, whether it’s in the technology field or any other field. Whether it’s about culture, technology, or business, there are new things that we should all know and understand. has always existed in the world,” Singer added.
Singer has more than 30 years of government and industry experience. Before he joined AT&T, he was a partner at Deep Water Point. Her industry career includes leadership positions at IBM, GE Aerospace and Science Applications International Corp.
Her government service includes serving as Chief Information Officer of the National Reconnaissance Office, Deputy CIO of the CIA, and Director of the State Department’s Office of Diplomatic Telecommunications Services Programs.
Executive Mosaic celebrates AT&T and Jill Singer’s 2024 Wash100 Awards.
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