HORIZONTAL FUSION 

Nominated as one of the most innovative government programs for the DoD, the Horizontal Fusion (HF) project provides net-centric capabilities to the military. The concept of net-centricity involves globally connected digital networks that allow users to collaborate in real time and to share information quickly and efficiently. 

HF creates an environment without the limitations of using a single network. At the heart of the HF project is the Global Information Grid (GIG), which functions as a network of networks. The GIG is the central connection point for all HF networks. HF users have access to the most current information on demand because any data updates are immediately accessible. The HF net-centric enterprise services combine leading-edge concepts of data and network management to make tactical and intelligence data visible and accessible to war fighters.

SRC successfully led the network building, network monitoring, and application testing for HF demonstrations Quantum Leap 1 and 2 (QL-1/2), which highlighted the benefits of net-centric operations. SRC also established the secret gigabit Ethernet network for the HF Integration Lab and operated the first successful site for DISA multi-homed SIPRNET T-3. This site allowed SPAWAR Charleston to host the operational HF MARS portal. SRC provided extensive project support and assisted SPAWAR Charleston and the office of the secretary of defense in presenting a successful demonstration. 

SRC leads the FY04-FY06 network design and development to link numerous participating programs via Secret Internet Protocol Router Network, Defense Research and Engineering Network, and Defense Information System Network - Leading Edge Services wide area networks. SRC leads the design for the collaborative network environment which will provide real-time operational video, as well as command and control support for HF FY04-06. SRC is designing the network integration testing program for FY04-FY06 to ensure reliable end-to-end connectivity for all participants.