The Texas A&M University ITEC Interoperability Institute is a platform where industry leaders come together to address challenges in first responder communication. ITEC hosts workshops, exercises, and technology demonstrations to enhance emergency response effectiveness. Attendees can learn about cutting-edge advancements in first responder technologies, connect with professionals in the field, showcase their commitment to innovation, and contribute to shaping the future of first responder communication.

THEMES

• Mission Critical Push-to-Talk (MCPTT)
• Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1)
• Team Awareness Kit (TAK)
• Identity Credentialing & Access Management (ICAM)
• Information Sharing Framework (ISF)
• Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency Planning (PACE)

EXERCISE

The exercise is planned for first responders, state and federal agencies, and emergency response communications technology providers. The exercise will focus on interoperability capabilities and requirements during a multi-jurisdictional event.

OBJECTIVES

Assess information sharing capabilities between federal, state, local, government departments and agencies in accordance with applicable plans and procedures. Demonstrate the ability of participating agencies to establish interoperable communications during a multi-jurisdictional event. Identify connectivity requirements for an incident command system.

SCENARIO

Nationally Significant Sporting Event Cyber-Security/Physical Convergence Communications Exercise Cyber-Attack, hazmat, a terrorist bombing, telecommunications system failure.

ITEC drives innovation through research, testing, and collaboration.

Since 2004, ITEC has been evaluating emerging technologies and their real-world applications for critical communications, infrastructure and data interconnectedness. As an applied research center, ITEC has been instrumental in the development of Next Generation 911 (NG 911), public safety broadband technologies, advanced regional networks, and industry collaboration events and exercises aimed at establishing next generation interoperable communications.