Sensory overload: Military is dealing with a data deluge

"We don't need any more sensors! We have enough sensors," Army Brig. Gen. Thomas Cole complained to an audience of military and industry players at a recent AFCEA International gathering.

It was a rather unsettling statement from the program executive officer for intelligence, electronic warfare and sensors. And no doubt many in the audience would disagree with him on the grounds that forces in Iraq and Afghanistan need all the help they can get.

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