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A podcast focusing on the leaders and innovators in public safety and homeland security technology and operations.

Corner Alliance


    • Sep 4, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    John Blackwell: Augmented and Virtual Reality in the Public and Private Sectors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 37:27


    VALORDeveloping the VALOR platform is one of Diamond Age Technology's primary focuses at the moment. VALOR stands for Virtual and Augmented Laboratory for Objective Realities.VALOR is a high fidelity mixed reality simulation environment that is designed for testing and training. Essentially the industry specific applications that can be built with it are endless. VALOR has already generated huge excitement within certain industries with its potential - from airlines, to trucking, to medical, to chemical, every time they demonstrate the platform, people light up with ideas for how to apply it to their industry. VR v ARVirtual reality is where you have an entire virtual space around you. The environment, the objects in it: everything is a virtual construct. Augmented reality, on the other hand, is where you wear a headset, but look at the real world.  The spectrum between them is mixed reality, meaning that the environment is simulated but the objects are real, even though a virtual one is backing it. Spatial computing is the thing that ties all of these together. Key takeaways: Why remaining agile as a company is critical in this environment of rapid technological progress VALOR platform The benefits of AR and VR technology to training first responders and saving lives, saving the environment and saving capital How spatial computing will affect a categorical change in industry The difference between virtual reality and augmented reality and where spatial computing fits in What needs to happen in the environment for this technology to continue to be successful What companies can do right now to get ready to implement this emerging technology Links: www.diamondagetechnology.com www.corneralliance.com

    Alison Kahn and Life Saving Technology: Personal Area Networks for First Responders

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 33:25


    Key takeaways: How new technology influences technologies that are currently in use by the federal government. How new technologies such as personal area networks are enabling first responder safety.  The problems of combining and standardizing all the data coming from the sensors on the first responders. How Alison's work fits into current trends that are happening around the internet of things. The biggest barriers for achieving data integration for first responders. Please note: Alison Kahn works for the National Institute of Standards of Technologies' Public Safety Communications Research Division (NIST PSCR), one of Corner Alliance's clients. Corner Alliance is currently under contract to provide marketing services for PSCR.

    Nate Wentland: Building Better Communities Through 5G

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 22:25


    Key Takeaways: Technology needs to meet business needs, not the other way around 5G helps build a bridge between government and the community 5G enables public safety communications opportunities 5G fits into the county's overall growth strategy 5G is the future of Arlington and residents should be on the look out for new technology

    Safe Communities, Smart Government Podcast with PSCR Division Chief Dereck Orr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 21:31


    In this episode of Innovation Insights, we'll speak with Dereck Orr, Division Chief of the Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) Division at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). PSCR is at the forefront of adapting advancing technology to fit the needs of first responders in emergency situations. Orr offers his insights on overcoming new technology barriers in public safety and the need for long term strategic planning.

    If You See Something, Say Something: Starting a National Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 21:56


    Mick McKeown, Executive Director of Campaigns and the Homeland Security Advisory Council at the DHS Office of Partnership and Engagement, shares insights behind the See Something, Say Something campaign. He also discusses other innovative campaigns that are pushing the boundaries of traditional government advertising--and some of the challenges of working within government. Learn how his DHS team is addressing them, helping lead an important national conversation that is reaching younger generations and creating change.

    The Power of Data for First Responders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 29:14


    Measuring the effect of what we do gives us a story to tell.” In this episode of Innovation Insights, we'll speak with Rik Legault, Director of the Office for Public Safety Research at the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate. Legault provides insight into the measurable difference he and his team has made implementing public safety technology training procedures. He discusses the future of data analysis within public safety and the government, and his thoughts on technologies to come.

    New Opportunities for Emergency Response Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 27:46


    As broadband technology continues to evolve within public safety, we are seeing new and innovative opportunities for emergency management and data interoperability. In this episode of Innovation Insights, we'll speak with Red Grasso, North Carolina's First Responder Emerging Technologies Director and FirstNet Single Point of Contact. Grasso provides us with a first hand look into internal operations within the first responder community--from the state of public safety communication in North Carolina, to the trends and issues facing the entire nation.

    How Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) are Mapping the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 32:37


    Mike Tischler, Director of the National Geospatial Program (NGP) at the US Geological Survey, shares his insights behind the key technologies that will help the digital and data-driven world create resources for emergency response systems. He discusses the NGP's role in creating federal data sets of mapping and geospatial information that are beneficial across federal agencies.

    How Broadband is Changing Emergency Response

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 21:54


    In this episode of Innovation Insights, we'll speak with Sally Fay, Communications and Outreach Director and Statewide Interoperability Coordinator for the State of Indiana. Fay provides her take on how FirstNet and a nationwide broadband network has changed the way first responder agencies communicate across the state. She takes us through what these new systems mean for the emergency response community and the challenges of implementation.

    Using Technology to Advance Emergency Response

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 35:58


    James Schwartz, Deputy County Manager overseeing public safety and technology in Arlington, VA, is a veteran public safety leader. Schwartz shares his insights on the impact of continual technological advancements within emergency response and public safety and the future of communication interoperability. He explains the struggle to balance daily mission demands and putting resources into long term goals--and the collaborative efforts between first responder communities.

    Drones in Public Safety: What's Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 23:00


    The use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) continues to spread throughout public safety communities, helping support and deliver agencies' missions. Charles Werner, Chair on the National Council on Public Safety, UAS, discusses the trend, sharing his UAS experiences during his 37 years with the Charlottesville, VA, fire department. He discusses the opportunities of drone technology for emergency response and his view of public safety's future.

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