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NATO Agency launches opportunity for professional corporate event management companies to support organization of the next flagship events

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is looking to partner with industry for the provision of professional corporate event services for future events in the area of C4ISR and defence.

Film Friday: International Women’s Day

This week's Film Friday wraps up a special campaign launched by the NCI Agency for International Women's Day. Over the last five weeks, we have published content on our website and social media platforms highlighting different women at the NCI Agency and the importance of their roles within the organization. We have interviewed women from different NCI Agency facilities, from a bunker in Mons, Belgium, to Allied Command Transformation in Norfolk, Virginia. You can read all these interviews under the Meet our People section on our website.

NCI Agency celebrates women in technology at NATO conference for International Women’s Day

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency), alongside the Office of the NATO Chief Information Officer (OCIO), and the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Office organized NATO's International Women's Day event on 8 March 2023.

Submit your proposal: General Counsel Roundtable 2023

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is seeking contributions from General Counsels and experienced technology law practitioners for its Roundtable discussions taking place on 16 May 2023.

Film Friday: Meet Laetitia Leynen

Marie-Laetitia Leynen supports the work of the NCI Agency's CIS Support Unit (CSU) in Torrejón, Spain, in a variety of aspects, such as, human resources, finance or asset management. Together with her team, she contributes to the NATO mission by assisting in the functioning of the Combined Air Operations Centre (COAC). Aside from her work, she also enjoys living in Madrid with her family and taking advantage of the warm weather.

NATO Agency celebrates new cyber security agreements

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) hosted a signing ceremony in The Hague, Netherlands, to kick off the two multiple award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with King ICT Croatia and IBM Belgium signed in December 2022.

Film Friday: Meet Veronica Trujillo

Ensuring that communications work correctly within the NCI Agency is one of Flight Sergeant Veronica Trujillo's duties at the Combined Air Operation Center (CAOC) in Torrejón, Spain. As a technician, she repairs, replaces and rebuilds hardware systems to allow the Agency users to work more efficiently.

NCI Agency takes critical role in NATO’s space-based data collection

On 15 February 2023, NATO launched a new initiative with 16 Allied nations, and invitees Finland and Sweden, that will transform the way the Alliance gathers and uses data from space.

Film Friday: International Day of Women and Girls in Science

As gender inequality in STEM fields persists, the NCI Agency wants to recognize the critical role women and girls play in science. We have to continue making progress towards a more inclusive science and technology sphere, and support young girls' access to higher education in these fields. At the NCI Agency, our scientists empower young girls to dream big by showing them how exciting a career in science can be. Join us in celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February.

Film Friday: Fighting terrorism with biometrics

Biometrics are biological and behavioural characteristics, such as fingerprints and facial recognition. To match the growing need for biometrics and intelligence capabilities, the NCI Agency has been developing the NATO Automated Biometrics Identification System (NABIS). NABIS helps Allies securely share their gathered biometric data in a NATO environment, enhances interoperability and allows Nations to work together in an efficient manner.

Save the Date: General Counsel Roundtable 2023

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2023 General Counsel Roundtable.

Film Friday: SPOT - Collecting data in times of crisis

Our Data Scientists explore Spot and other autonomous technologies to ensure the Agency can successfully support NATO operations. We are currently testing these capabilities to be as independent as possible. NCI Agency experts continuously work with our partners to ensure situational awareness during NATO missions, allowing commanders make faster and better decisions.

NATO’s most prestigious award presented to the NCI Agency staff

The Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), NATO's highest honour, is awarded to NATO employees in recognition of their service to NATO, and their outstanding operational and non-operational work. The MSM was first awarded in 2003 and is given to fewer than 50 individual NATO employees each year.

Film Friday: Communications are NATO’s heartbeat

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) launched its #FilmFriday campaign this week to showcase the incredible work that our staff does to support NATO operations and protect the Alliance.

NATO Agency signs important cyber security agreements

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) signed two multiple award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with King ICT Croatia and IBM Belgium, for the provision of cyber security deployment and configuration services across the NATO Enterprise.

NITECH magazine demonstrates the importance of technology for NATO

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) has published the eighth edition of its NATO Innovation and Technology (NITECH) magazine.