2026 Agenda
Applications vs. Platforms: Why the Difference Matters
Donny Jackson (Editor, IWCE's Urgent Communications)
James Teel (General Manager Solutions Business, BK Technologies)
Todd Komanetsky (Director of Product Management, Motorola Solutions)
Simon Read (VP, International business Development & Portfolio Strategy, Zetron)
Location: W214
Date: Monday, March 16
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Track:
First Responders
Topics:
Network Infrastructure, Regulation & Standards
Format:
Panel Session
Vault Recording: TBD
Critical-communications vendors continue to innovate, but a growing number of them are developing platforms that serve as the foundation of their solutions, as opposed to siloed applications. Does this trend provide a simplified platform-to-platform path to interoperability, or does is just add another layer of complexity where potential error can be introduced? Similar questions can be asked in the security and operational realms. Join us to hear industry representatives outline the pros—and cons—associated with the implementation of platforms for critical communications.