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Discover Airborne-to-Ground 4G/5G Communications and Enhanced Wireless Connectivity: Part 1

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In 2020, recognizing the potential to leverage 5G for numerous defense roles, the DoD authorized $600 million for 5G testing across five U.S. Previous ISR aircraft performed video and imagery retrieval and light detection and ranging (LiDAR) that was transmitted through satellite communications.

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Risk, resilience, and security – the three key functions of public safety technology

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Public safety technology includes public safety platforms First, managing communications properly and responding to a crisis in an organised manner requires a holistic and well-coordinated approach. What has been missing too often in the ‘last mile’ of emergency management is communication.

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How the Transportation Security Administration delivers equitable customer experience

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The Transportation Security Administration is responsible for screening and providing information about policies and procedures for all commercial airline passengers, with the agency screening more than 450 million travelers in fiscal year 2020. Improvements made by the TSA.

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Soaring to New Heights with Airborne-to-Ground 4G/5G Communications and Enhanced Wireless Connectivity, Part 1

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In 2020, recognizing the potential to leverage 5G for numerous defense roles, the DoD authorized $600 million for 5G testing across five U.S. Previous ISR aircraft performed video and imagery retrieval and light detection and ranging (LiDAR) that was transmitted through satellite communications.

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Providing a secure cloud for agency applications

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology reports dozens of new cybersecurity vulnerabilities and exposures daily that, if unaddressed, could result in large-scale breaches such as the 2020 SolarWinds attack. In partnerships between government and industry, it is critical to communicate and collaborate early and often. “We

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Engineering the Quantum Internet: Part 1 of Preparing for the Quantum Future

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Agencies are working towards uncovering the vast potential of the quantum internet, which is expected to revolutionize computing, scientific research, and data security. Furthermore, they can facilitate the transfer of larger amounts of data in a more secure manner than current capabilities allow. government. What is Quantum Internet?

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Preparing for the Quantum Future: A Quantum Internet Guide for Federal Agencies Part 1

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In early 2020, the Department of Energy (DoE) held a workshop that resulted in a roadmap and guide for creating the first quantum internet, and in 2021 the government budgeted over $235 million to begin building this next generation communication network. These quantum properties are at the core of quantum communications.