Real Time Industry Response to Border Chief Jason Owens' Border Patrol Mission Needs

In today’s program we hear a real-time industry response to Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens’ 2024 border challenges and priorities.  

This episode features :

Mark Olson from Peraton, 

Ben Gianni, of GDIT, 

Red Hat’s Michael Hardee

William Mayer, of SAIC and 

Bogdan Frusina, from Dejero

This program was recorded at the Annual HSDF Border Security Symposium on December 12th, 2023.

Unlock the future of border security as we engage with the minds shaping the technological frontier for Border Patrol agents. Mark Olsen, Ben Gianni, Michael Hardy, William Mayer, and Bogdan Fersina, alongside Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens, confront the challenges and lay out the priorities for 2024. They bring a wealth of expertise to the table, dissecting the need for cutting-edge connectivity solutions, like 5G and low earth orbit satellites, in the inhospitable terrains where agents operate. Delve into a discussion that doesn’t just skim the surface; it tackles how robust data architecture and the crafting of resource-aware applications can make or break the safety and efficacy of those who guard our borders.

The stakes are high, and so is our commitment to investigating solutions that make a difference. This episode is about taking those critical steps towards a future where Border Patrol agents are empowered with the right tools and information, seamlessly delivered through innovative networks and interagency cooperation. With mesh networks and metadata taking center stage, we dissect the need for unified standards and efficient data usage that will not just meet but exceed the evolving demands of field operations. Join us for a conversation that is as much about the technology as it is about the tireless agents who depend on it, and stay tuned for more content that is as enriching as it is essential.

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