EdgeTI Appoints Rear Adm. William E. Chase III (U.S. Navy, Ret.) to Industry Advisory Council

Cyber and Information Warfare Leader Brings Decades of Joint Force Expertise in Defending Mission-Critical Networks and Modernizing Defense Operations

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Edge Total Intelligence Inc. (edgeTI), a leader in real-time digital twin platform and decision intelligence software for defense and mission-critical operations, has announced the appointment of Rear Admiral William E. Chase III, U.S. Navy (Ret.), to its Industry Advisory Council. Rear Adm. Chase is a nationally recognized authority in cybersecurity, information warfare, and command-and-control operations, with more than 33 years of distinguished service advancing cyber mission readiness across the U.S. Navy and Joint Force.

Why it matters

Rear Adm. Chase's appointment strengthens edgeTI's strategic advisory depth as the Company expands its defense technology platforms supporting operational resilience, real-time situational intelligence, and multi-domain modernization. His expertise in cybersecurity, information warfare, and command-and-control operations will be invaluable as edgeTI continues to deliver real-time digital twin and decision intelligence solutions for the world's most demanding mission environments.

The details

During his career, Rear Adm. Chase served as Deputy Commander of the Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network (JFHQ-DODIN), where he led defensive cyberspace operations and helped safeguard one of the largest enterprise networks in the world. His career includes command of Task Force 1010 and the Naval Network Warfare Command, as well as service as Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense, shaping Department-wide cyber strategy and the protection of critical defense technologies.

  • Rear Adm. Chase retired from the U.S. Navy in 2023.
  • Rear Adm. Chase founded Chase C2 following his retirement, where he advises defense and mission-critical organizations on cybersecurity strategy, resilient network operations, and secure command-and-control modernization.

The players

Rear Admiral William E. Chase III

A nationally recognized authority in cybersecurity, information warfare, and command-and-control operations, with more than 33 years of distinguished service advancing cyber mission readiness across the U.S. Navy and Joint Force.

Jim Barrett

Chief Executive Officer of edgeTI.

edgeTI

A leader in real-time digital twin platform and decision intelligence software for defense and mission-critical operations.

Chase C2

A company founded by Rear Adm. Chase after his retirement, where he advises defense and mission-critical organizations on cybersecurity strategy, resilient network operations, and secure command-and-control modernization.

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What they’re saying

“Rear Admiral Chase brings a rare combination of operational cyber leadership, strategic defense policy expertise, and command-level experience securing global networks at scale. His perspective will be invaluable as edgeTI continues to deliver real-time digital twin and decision intelligence solutions for the world's most demanding mission environments.”

— Jim Barrett, Chief Executive Officer of edgeTI (Newsfilecorp)

“I am honored to join edgeTI's Industry Advisory Council at a time when operational intelligence, cyber resilience, and real-time decision advantage are foundational to national security. edgeTI's approach to dynamic digital twins and mission-driven orchestration represents a powerful advancement for defense and complex operations.”

— Rear Admiral William E. Chase III (Newsfilecorp)

The takeaway

Rear Adm. Chase's appointment to edgeTI's Industry Advisory Council underscores the company's commitment to delivering cutting-edge digital twin and decision intelligence solutions that address the evolving cybersecurity and operational challenges facing the defense and mission-critical sectors.