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NAVSTRAT-2030

Digital Transformation

Digitalization of SLN began way back intending to be a paperless Navy. The IT branch has been
established and strengthened for this purpose. Most of the systems including the E-pay, Integrated
Logistics Management System (ILMS), Health Management System (HMS), Human Resource
Information System (HRIS), Transport Management System (TMS), etc. were converted to online-
based systems. These cost-effective, efficient, and flexible systems have eased up the
administrative process enhancing collaboration across individuals, departments and institutions.

SLN needs to improve every aspect of functioning in the digitalized platform including personnel
assessments and naval examinations with the help of digital technologies and applied digitalization
with a full-blown data-driven digital transformation strategy to seek sustainable growth in the
organization. The following focal points are essential to consider in this process in the next five
years and beyond:

● Enhanced Connectivity and Communication. Ensure real-time communication,
collaboration and seamless sharing of information within the Navy and with the
outside. Data network to be upgraded with SLN’s network and with leased lines to
ensure 24 x 7 connectivity while keeping redundancies for safe and continuous
operation in extreme emergencies.

● Data-driven AI Powered Decision Making. It is essential to enhance
coordination within SLN to achieve data-driven decision-making by collecting,
handling and analysing vast amounts of data. The AI integration, automation and
machine learning ease up and speed up the data analysis process essentially
required for decision-making. This Human-Machine Teaming by collaborating
naval personnel with autonomous systems will optimize resource allocation and
will improve overall operational efficiency to achieve objectives.

● Development of IT Infrastructure. IT infrastructure development is essential
to establish a fully digitalized environment. This includes sufficient data network
facility, computers and other user interfaces.

● Online or Computer Based Assessments and Examinations. This will enhance
the transparency of examinations and will speed the assessment process in SLN.

Cyber Security

To maintain operational integrity and protect sensitive information, cyber security has become one
of the prime concerns of the Navy with ever-increasing dependence on digital technologies as a
result of digital transformation.

● Cyber Security Cell. SLN Cyber Security Cell (CSC) is responsible for
establishing a dedicated cyber security framework to protect critical naval
infrastructures including communication and data networks, command and control
systems, online administrative and management systems, weapon systems and
classified information from cyber threats.

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