2027 Agenda
Your Connectivity Toolbox: Provide Connectivity in the Middle of Anywhere
Charlie Matthew (DST Network and Systems Manager, American Red Cross)
Topic:
Network Infrastructure
Format:
Power Session
Vault Recording: TBD
Providing and managing internet connectivity to responders is central to a successful disaster response. Having the right tools on hand before the disaster requires a structured approach to kit and system make up. Take a walk through the connectivity toolbox used by one organization to support Disaster Response Operations.
The presentation will highlight the types of tools used, how they are kitted, system modularity, and the training of technology teams that support the equipment during deployments. Additional topics will highlight how identifying the critical applications, services, and end users ensures the key information gets through. Get prepared to build out your own toolboxes to support from 1 to 300+ devices at multiple sites across an area of operation during your next disaster response.
The presentation will highlight the types of tools used, how they are kitted, system modularity, and the training of technology teams that support the equipment during deployments. Additional topics will highlight how identifying the critical applications, services, and end users ensures the key information gets through. Get prepared to build out your own toolboxes to support from 1 to 300+ devices at multiple sites across an area of operation during your next disaster response.
Takeaway
• Diversification of connectivity solutions provides resiliency and dependability to your networks
• Practical examples of building modular and agile connectivity systems to allow tailoring setups to a specific deployment's needs without starting from scratch each time
• Standardized Kit Builds ensure consistency in setups and simplified training of support teams
• Practical examples of building modular and agile connectivity systems to allow tailoring setups to a specific deployment's needs without starting from scratch each time
• Standardized Kit Builds ensure consistency in setups and simplified training of support teams