DHS S&T TO DEMONSTRATE FIRST RESPONDER INTEROPERABILITY SOLUTION AT INTERNATIONAL WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS EXPO
WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) will conduct a live demonstration of the Radio Internet Protocol Communications Module (RIC-M) on Wednesday, March 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the International Wireless Communications Expo in Las Vegas. RIC-M, used by federal, state and local responders, is a external stand-alone interface device that allows emergency response agencies to easily upgrade and reconfigure legacy communications systems at low cost. The demonstration will be conducted in partnership with technology developer Christine Wireless, Inc.
RIC-M connects radio frequency system base stations over the Internet to enable seamlessly communicate with first responders and agents in the field. Replacing legacy base station equipment with newer models can cost agencies up to $15,000 per system. This higher degree of interoperability saves limited agency funds. RIC-M also extends the lifespan of many fully-functioning older base station systems to be used for an additional 10 to 20 years.
WHO: Christine Lee, Program Manager, First Responders Group DHS S&T
Richard Brockway, President, Christine Wireless, Inc.
WHAT: Live demonstration of RIC-M with multi-vendor communications. The demonstration will also feature remote communication with other agencies in Orlando, FL.
WHEN: March 18, 2015, 2:00 p.m. PDT
WHERE: International Wireless Communications Expo, Las Vegas Convention Center Exhibit Hall (Room MR-6)
More background on RIC-M: http://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/can-you-hear-me-now
