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COMING APRIL 2025
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​​​ABOUT
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The Texas A&M University ITEC Interoperability Institute is a platform where industry leaders come together to address challenges in first responder communication. ITEC hosts workshops, exercises, and technology demonstrations to enhance emergency response effectiveness. Attendees can learn about cutting-edge advancements in first responder technologies, connect with professionals in the field, showcase their commitment to innovation, and contribute to shaping the future of first responder communication.
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THEMES
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Mission Critical Push-to-Talk (MCPTT)
Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1)
Team Awareness Kit (TAK)
Identity Credentialing & Access Management (ICAM)
Information Sharing Framework (ISF)
Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency Planning (PACE)
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EXERCISE/SCENARIO​
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We examined interoperability capabilities and requirements during a multi-jurisdictional event, covering cyber-security, physical convergence, hazmat incidents, terrorist bombings, and telecommunications system failures.
OBJECTIVES
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Together, we assessed information sharing capabilities, demonstrated interoperable communications, and identified connectivity requirements for incident command systems.​​