The Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Program is the Nation's primary source of Federally funded work on advanced information technologies in computing, networking, and software. The multiagency NITRD Program seeks to: Provide research and development foundations for assuring continued U.S. technological leadership in advanced networking, computing systems, software, and associated information technologies Provide research and development foundations for meeting the needs of the Federal Government for advanced networking, computing systems, software, and associated information technologies Accelerate development and deployment of these technologies in order to maintain world leadership in science and engineering; enhance national defense and national and homeland security; improve U.S. productivity and competitiveness and promote long-term economic growth; improve the health of the U.S. citizenry; protect the environment; improve education, training, and lifelong learning; and improve the quality of life The NITRD Program provides Federal agencies with effective mechanisms for sharing information and coordinating cross-agency investments in networking and information technology research and development. From supercomputers to smart phones, high-speed optical networks to mobile body area networks, and robots to innovative neurotechnologies for the brain, the NITRD Program has supported the Federal Government's mission of sponsoring and investing in fundamental networking and information technology research.