Verizon Frontline showcases public safety solutions at Border Security Expo
Verizon Frontline will showcase its public safety solutions at the Border Security Expo in El Paso, Texas from May 21-23, 2024. The event allows the border community to explore new technologies. Verizon Frontline's solutions include the Robotic Emergency Dog, Rapid Response Connectivity Unit, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and Team Awareness Kit. These tools are designed to enhance mission-critical communications for first responders.
Michael Adams, associate VP for federal civilian services at Verizon, emphasized the company's commitment to supporting federal personnel, highlighting recent cell tower installations at Fort Bliss to improve coverage for military personnel in Texas and New Mexico.
- Showcasing at Border Security Expo may enhance Verizon's brand reputation and market reach.
- Demonstration of innovative solutions like RED, RRCU, UAS, and TAK emphasizes Verizon's technological advancements.
- Recent cell tower installations at Fort Bliss improve coverage for military personnel, showcasing Verizon's commitment to critical communication networks.
- Potential high costs associated with deploying advanced technologies like autonomous robots and unmanned aircraft systems.
- Uncertain ROI from showcasing technologies at an expo, as it depends on subsequent adoption and sales.
EL PASO, Texas, May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Frontline will demonstrate a number of its innovative public safety solutions, specifically designed to deliver mission-critical communications to first responders, at the Border Security Expo taking place in El Paso, Texas May 21-23 at the El Paso Convention Center.
Border Security Expo is the largest and longest-standing event where the border community can exchange ideas, expand networks and experience new and developing technologies.
“Verizon is committed to connecting federal personnel through Verizon Frontline’s purpose-built network and solutions for first responders and Verizon Public Sector’s partnerships with government agencies,” said Michael Adams, associate vice president for federal civilian services at Verizon. “Having this event in El Paso takes on added importance for our team as our recent installation of new cell towers at nearby Fort Bliss to provide military personnel in Texas and New Mexico with more robust coverage is emblematic of how we can deliver mission-critical communications capabilities,” Adams continued.
During the conference, Verizon Frontline will demonstrate several of its deployable assets that help support public safety agencies, including:
- Robotic Emergency Dog (RED) - Autonomous mobile robots that use private 5G and are part of an emerging technology ecosystem combining machine learning, AI, robotics and analytics to create new capabilities
- Rapid Response Connectivity Unit (RRCU) - A portable asset that can be deployed in under 15 minutes to provide mission-critical connectivity under nearly any conditions
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) - Used in Search and Rescue, situational awareness, mapping, site surveys and creating immediate networks after a disaster
- Team Awareness Kit (TAK) - Enhances real-time decision-making and situational awareness through advanced geospatial information, real-time data and live video feeds
Verizon Frontline is the advanced network and technology built for first responders – developed over three decades of partnership with public safety officials and agencies on the front lines – to meet their unique and evolving needs. For more information, visit www.verizon.com/Frontline
Media Contact:
Geoffrey Basye
202-748-1882
geoffrey.basye@verizon.com
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