Edge Computing and Tactical Communications to Support CBP and the Border Patrol PT2

In this second of a two part series, learn about the communications and technology challenges on the border such as the need for hybrid connectivity, enhanced tactical communications, and edge computing.  And, hear how Industry is working with CBP to rapidly deliver advanced technologies and new capabilities to border agents.   

Featuring: 
Luke McCormack, Former DHS CIO, 
Xan Schmickel, from CBP’s Office of Information and Technology,
Bogdan Frusina, Founder of Dejero, 
Mark Olson, homeland security lead at Peraton, 
Erick Reese from the CBP Innovation Team, and
Michael Hardee, Red Hat’s Chief Architect for Law Enforcement & Justice

This discussion took place at the Annual HSDF Border Security Symposium in Washington DC on December 12, 2023.

Witness the transformation of complex operational requirements into tangible tools as we navigate the potent mix of non-FAR capabilities, Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), and the crucial vendor responsiveness that stitches these developments into the fabric of CBP operations. 

We also cast light on the communication conundrum: could smartphones redefine the future of field communication over the stalwart TACCOM radios? The importance of situational awareness resonates throughout, as we dissect the array of communication modalities at play in the high-stakes environment of border security.

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