# Ask the CIO Federal News Network Executive Editor Jason Miller talks to federal chief information officers about the latest technology trends and issues facing their agencies. Page: Feed: --- ## DISA starting small in proving out Mission Partner Environment capabilities _2026-08-13_ Nic Creswell, the portfolio acquisition executive for the Mission Partner Environment at DISA, said the goal is to test and expand capabilities at INDOPACOM. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . 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