Alan Turing and Gordon Welchman’s ultra intelligence in the new space age of ultra

Abstract

Ultra intelligence is a complex multifaceted process that consumes enormous amounts of manpower and coordination 24/7 and it has its roots in the work of two intelligence pioneers, Alan Turing and Gordon Welchman, that dates to the World War II and before that. Back then success relied heavily on the wits of these two pioneers and Agnes, the electromechanical machine they developed. Back then a two-hour response was a norm. Modern ultra intelligence is expected to deliver quick decision advantages at machine speed which in turn makes operations effective. To achieve this, modern ultra intelligence uses several key technologies: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for quickly identifying trends, anomalies, and risks; Command and Control for establishing quick flows of accurate and complete information for real-time decision-making, situational awareness, operational planning, resource allocation optimization, and improved communications; Data Security and Integration for protecting against cyber threats and data breaches and keeping sensitive information and critical infrastructures secure; Data Analytics and Fusion for making real-time data-driven decisions for improving performance, maximizing efficiencies, and minimizing risk; and Diverse Communication Platforms. How did ultra intelligence advance from such humble beginnings to the space age of ultra? This paper considers.