NATO Network Enabled Capability
NATO Network Enabled Capability (NNEC) is the Alliance's cognitive and technical ability to federate the various components of the operational environment, from the strategic level down to the tactical levels, through a networking and information infrastructure. NNEC is NATO's commitment to standardize and harmonize NATO and national Network Enabled Capability (NEC) programmes. Common cognitive and operational aims will revolutionize the way NATO forces fight in future conflicts. By improving collaboration in an open and dynamic information environement, NNEC enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the Alliance.
2012 NNEC Conference
The 2012 NNEC conference was held at the Eventhotel Pyramide in Vienna, Austria on 27-29 March 2012.
This annunal event, sponsored by ACT since 2004 attracted 424 participants. The conference is a major driver to promote NNEC within NATO, the Nations, Industry and other stakeholders in the civilian and military environment. The theme of this year's conference "Implementing NNEC: Future Mission Network" was presented over the course of three days, and 45 speakers. Keynotes were provided by General Edmund Entacher, Chief of Defence, Austria; General Miecyslaw Bieniek, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Transformation; Major General Patrick Fermier, Director, NATO HQ C3 Staff; Brigadier General Jon Mullin, Capabilities Director, European Defence Agency and Ms. Michele Weslander Quaid, Chief Technical Officer, Google. The conference is NATO's platform for a multitude of stakeholders to exchange views, knowledge and opinions in support of NNEC. The conference report will be released in early May 2012.
NNEC Body of Knowledge (BoK)
The Body of Knowledge (BoK) is a term used to represent the complete set of concepts, terms and activities that make up a professional domain. THe NNEC BoK is comprised of these activities and are required to ensure active engagement in NNEC development and implementation.
The NNEC BoK includes political guidance and programmatic guidelines related to the NNEC Strategic Framework; Compendium of NNEC related Architectures; the NNEC Roadmap; the Management Approach to NNEC and the NNEC Detailed Plan. The NNEC BoK includes criteria for implementation fo NNEC compliant capabilities which are derived from operational and technical requirements.
To be granted access to NNEC BoK material, please follow the NNEC Transnet Portal instructions below.
NNEC TRANSNET Portal (User Account Information)
The ACT Transnet Portal will now allow for NNEC Community members to be capable of registering for an account which will enable you to access the "Protected Access for NNEC Documents" webpage. Please open the below NNEC Transnet link and follow the instructions for attaining an ACT Transnet account.
Instructions for a TRANSNET account registration can be found on the NNEC Transnet Portal.
Any additional questions should be directed to Mr. Jack Cathcart.