Leidos and AT&T to Implement Software Defined Networking for the Defense Information Systems Agency

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Jun 26, 2017, 06:50 ET

RESTON, Va., June 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a FORTUNE 500® science and technology company, will help the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) automate virtual private networking services in support of our nation's defense.

DISA awarded a Task Order to Leidos to help it take the first key steps toward transforming the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) to a software-defined network.

DISA's goal is a software-defined enterprise. A software-defined enterprise supports a high degree of automation and synchronization across networking, hosting and related IT systems. It is more flexible, agile, and highly secure. It can help warfighters achieve their missions more effectively.

Leidos and team member AT&T* will engineer and deliver software-defined networking controller technology into the DoDIN backbone. The solution uses an open framework developed by AT&T that supports the automation of network services. It is a critical foundation for a complete software-defined enterprise.

"We're excited to support DISA in this initial implementation of software-defined networking," said Dr. Daniel Voce, Leidos senior vice president, Enterprise Cyber and Solutions. "The technology has significant promise and this is a good initial step to transforming the DoDIN to be more flexible, secure, dynamic, and resilient for the warfighter."

"Software defined networking is changing how enterprises connect and conduct their business," said Anthony Robbins, Vice President-Defense, AT&T Global Public Sector. "We're proud to work with Leidos to help DISA evolve its network in support of the defense of our great nation."

*About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) helps millions around the globe connect with leading entertainment, business, mobile and high speed internet services. We offer the nation's best data network** and the best global coverage of any U.S. wireless provider. We're one of the world's largest providers of pay TV. We have TV customers in the U.S. and 11 Latin American countries. Nearly 3.5 million companies, from small to large businesses around the globe, turn to AT&T for our highly secure smart solutions.

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About Leidos
Leidos is a FORTUNE 500^® science and technology solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 32,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $7.04 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2016. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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