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I/ITSEC 2017: MASA launches latest version of SWORD

29th November 2017 - 12:00 GMT | by Trevor Nash in Orlando

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French company MASA has launched a new version of its SWORD constructive training and wargaming solution.

The latest iteration of SWORD, v.6.10, has integrated a new chat tool into the system that allows users to create groups, which can be defined in both the preparation and gaming phases of an exercise.

The tool can manage these groups, allowing or preventing them from sharing key strategic information. This information could include details of topography, situation reports, key positions or knowledge about enemy entities.

The chat facility also enables directing staff to send special alerts to groups or users and to

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