Verizon executives reveal near-future advanced technology use cases in the public sector at EDGE24

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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) sponsors EDGE24@CES and sends prominent public sector executives to participate in the conference's 'Executive Roundtables.' The company emphasizes its strong relationships in the public sector, securing over $1 billion in contract value in the last two years, and advocating for cybersecurity and 5G in government. EDGE24@CES is an exclusive event limited to 400 senior professionals from U.S. federal, state and local, U.S./NATO partner nations, regulated industries, and tech innovators.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its sponsorship of EDGE24@CES, Verizon sent multiple prominent public sector executives — including Michael Adams, Lamont Copeland, Jimmy English and Bryan Schromsky — to participate in the conference’s “Executive Roundtables,” a days-long series of state-of-the-art multimedia presentations, “live” remote demonstrations and roundtable discussions. Michael Adams, Associate Vice President, Federal Civilian Business, delivered opening remarks.

“Verizon is a preeminent partner to federal and public sector departments and agencies,” said Adams. “Some of our relationships in the public sector span decades, which speaks to our reliability and trustworthiness in a sector that prioritizes security and discretion. We have secured more than $1 billion in contract value in the last two years, which confirms our customers’ enduring belief in our solutions and our counsel. Verizon combines a proven track record and deep domain knowledge with an inspiring vision of the future.”

Lamont Copeland, Senior Director, Federal Solutions Architecture, advocated a holistic approach to cybersecurity that addresses the unique challenges at every layer, from the cloud to the edge. Bryan Schromsky, Managing Partner, 5G Public Sector, and Jimmy English, Senior Director, Federal Public Safety, discussed how 5G in government will have a positive impact on agencies and their efforts to serve customers.

EDGE24@CES is a hands-on, interactive event, limited to 400 senior professionals from U.S. federal, state and local, U.S./NATO partner nations, regulated industries and tech innovators.

EDGE24@CES takes place at the Palms Resort Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 6 to January 9.

For more information on Verizon’s work across the Public Sector, visit https://www.verizon.com/business/solutions/public-sector/

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Geoffrey Basye
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FAQ

What is EDGE24@CES and when does it take place?

EDGE24@CES is a hands-on, interactive event limited to 400 senior professionals from U.S. federal, state and local, U.S./NATO partner nations, regulated industries, and tech innovators. It takes place at the Palms Resort Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 6 to January 9.

Who are the prominent public sector executives sent by Verizon to participate in the conference?

The prominent public sector executives sent by Verizon to participate in the conference include Michael Adams, Lamont Copeland, Jimmy English, and Bryan Schromsky.

What does Michael Adams, Associate Vice President, Federal Civilian Business, emphasize in his opening remarks?

Michael Adams emphasizes Verizon's strong relationships in the public sector, securing over $1 billion in contract value in the last two years, and the company's reliability and trustworthiness in a sector that prioritizes security and discretion.

What approach to cybersecurity does Lamont Copeland advocate?

Lamont Copeland advocates a holistic approach to cybersecurity that addresses the unique challenges at every layer, from the cloud to the edge.

What do Bryan Schromsky and Jimmy English discuss at the conference?

Bryan Schromsky and Jimmy English discuss how 5G in government will have a positive impact on agencies and their efforts to serve customers.