Kratos provides Command, Control, Communications, Computer,Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) engineering and technical services that improve and extend critical capabilities, such as high performance communication; gathering, processing, and dissemination of situation information; decision quality and speed of command; and interoperability. This is done to extend the use of information and communication technology in defense systems in order to improve operational capabilities and cost efficiency. Kratos is a recognized leader for its world class analytical support and systems engineering in the area of C4ISR (also know as DoDAF).
Representatives from Kratos and Plantronics, Inc. Public Sector will be demonstrating HotSheet(tm) live at NTD Telecommunications, Inc. booth October 24th at the Washington General Administration Vendor Trade Show.
Please see the attached PDF document for more information about HotSheet(tm) C4I and C2PC application for first responders (police, fire, EMS, lay rescuer).
Annual Training Conference & Trade Show
Hosted By: Washington State Department of General Administration.
October 24, 2007 - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
If you are a state agency or other government entity and wish to attend the training and tradeshow, please visit the customer registration page.
Location:
Greater Tacoma Trade & Convention Center
1500 Broadway
Tacoma, WA 98402
TacomaConventionCenter.com
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Hot topics at this years Trade Show
When Bridges Fall Down… and Other Logistical Disasters, or
“Why Our Orders Are Late” - Day 1 - Wednesday, Oct. 24, 9:50 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
The logistical infrastructure throughout this country has been chronically underfunded to the point that we are now approaching desperate times. As the recent Minnesota bridge failure so graphically illustrated, unplanned events can cause spectacular supply system failures, late orders, increased logistical costs and unhappy customers. This session will examine in detail the present state of our logistical system, evaluate the probability of logistical system failures and suggest ways to cope with them.
Speaker: Lee Buddress, Ph.D., C.P.M. Portland State University
Information Technology Professional Services (ITPS) Master Contract Program - Day 2 - Thursday, Oct. 25, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
The Department of Information Services (DIS) has recently implemented a new master contract program for ITPS for use by all DIS customers. This class is intended for those who are involved in the acquisition of related IT services and will focus on development of the new program, available services, and the second tier contracting process. Come prepared to participate in an interactive informational sharing session about this DIS enterprise service offering.
Speaker: Department of Information Services
More about WFI Government Services, Inc.
WFI Government Services, Inc. leverages the expertise from WFI’s longstanding history in RF engineering and IT/Network Solutions, and applies this knowledge to a range of government clients. WFI’s Government Division is a diversified provider of network solutions, information technology, and engineering services to key federal government agencies, with an emphasis on serving the Department of Defense (DoD). We also provide public safety products and services tailored to federal, state, and local government first responder agencies.
More about Plantronics, Inc Specials and Federal Department:
It’s easy to see how headsets improve productivity at home, on the road or in the workplace. But we often don’t consider how important they can be in an emergency situation, such as police and fire emergency dispatch, harbor dispatch or air traffic control. The Specials group at Plantronics® designs custom headsets for just these types of situations. Quick and effective communication is critical in a circumstance where a few seconds can translate to the difference between life and death.
At Work on 9/11: The use of headsets by air traffic controllers on September 11, 2001 was an important component to grounding all non-military aircraft in the U.S. Within one hour of the terrorist attack, 2,800 aircraft were landed, and Plantronics headsets were used for communications between air traffic controllers and all commercial and general aviation aircraft. On the ground in Manhattan, the difficult and critical task of dispatching boats to transport people off the island was undertaken by the Coast Guard. Headsets played an essential role in the communications between boats and land, accomplishing one of the most comprehensive water evacuations in history.
An Essential Tool for Emergency Dispatch: Dispatchers in 911 centers also rely on headsets to get their jobs done. 911 Dispatchers must be equipped with the most reliable tools to help them multitask—;they sit in front of complex consoles that allow them to select numerous telephone lines and various radio channels that are connected to police, fire or federal agencies. The Plantronics Specials group develops customized headsets which contain “push to talk” switches that allow the operator to switch from talking to the caller on a phone line to talking to the first responder on a radio channel. The headsets must be completely reliable and must provide excellent audio quality in order for the dispatchers to respond quickly and efficiently to the emergency situation.
Preparing for a Disaster: Many government agencies institute necessary backup systems in case regular systems become disabled. Plantronics headsets play an important role in this effort too. The air traffic control arena is a great example of this. Controllers, utilizing Plantronics headsets, are talking to pilots via radio systems that are installed in their facilities. Recently, there has been a trend toward installing portable emergency “jerk and run” radios as back-ups. They are the size of a briefcase and in the event of an emergency, they enable air traffic controllers to grab the radios and exit the towers. Plantronics headsets plug right into them, facilitating seamless, uninterrupted communications with aircraft.
Innovating for the Future: As emergency preparedness efforts improve, Plantronics will continue to hone its headset technology to meet the challenges of homeland security. One of the biggest current innovations in communications technology is Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), a perfect application for giving voice commands via USB devices. Plantronics already offers a number of VoIP products, and the Specials group is currently working on the first USB “push to talk” headset that allows users to generate digital commands required for many emerging applications. These new types of digital devices are ideal for transferring secure information. No matter what the application, Plantronics Specials group leads the charge with extreme reliability and superior sound quality.
