Nightingale
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Focus Area:

Advanced Influence and Information Capabilities

Project Cost:

$1.37M

Project Duration:

49 months

Performer:

Johns Hopkins University/ Applied Physics Lab

Deliverable:

The Nightingale and subsequent Hypatia system.

End User:

Department of State, Global Engagement Center

Description:

The Nightingale effort created a digital workflow, approval, and archival process in support of the Department of State's Global Engagement Center (GEC). The system provided enhanced coordination, information sharing, flexibility, and messaging capabilities in support of the GEC's countering violent extremism efforts in critical areas around the world.

Operational Impact:

GEC analysts were able to rapidly engage a wider audience earlier in the conversation cycle, leading to greater effectiveness of their messaging.

Transition:

System transitioned to Department of State, Global Engagement Center.