Overview

October 1
10AM PT, 1PM ET

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In today’s rapidly evolving emergency landscape, first responders need more than just reliable tools—they need cutting-edge technology that works wherever duty calls.


Join experts from Ericsson, PMC and Woodland Park as they discuss their connectivity case study and explore how 5G and secure networks are transforming public safety operations. 

In this session, we’ll cover: 

  • How to keep teams connected in vehicles and in the field using cellular technologies 
  • Advancements in 5G and the role of zero trust networks in protecting sensitive communications 
  • Future-proofing with AI and computer vision to improve situational awareness and response times 
  • The power of network slicing and first responder dedicated spectrum slices through cellular carriers 

Speakers

 

Vincent Kerney

Director of Solution Sales, PMC Associates Wireless Communications

Vincent Kerney is a retired Police Captain from the Bloomfield Police Department. Vincent holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University and is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Vincent served as the head of the police department's IT and fleet management. While in the police department he ran several major IT projects including: • Migration of the police radio communications • A complete refresh of the fleet's in car computers, in vehicle cameras, and body cameras • Fixed mount License Plate Reader cameras throughout the township • Vincent spent one year at FirstNet implementing the public safety cellular service at many agencies throughout the state of New Jersey. He is now the Director of Solution Sales with PMC Wireless where he is responsible for the sales and service for a wide variety of wireless solutions which include routers, wireless failover solutions and much more, computers, cameras and all wireless needs.

 

Joel Bach

Senior Product Marketing Manager, Ericsson

Joel Bach is the Senior Product Marketing Manager for IoT and Vehicle at Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions. With over 13 years of experience in mobile networks and technology, Joel combines his expertise in sales and product marketing to offer a distinctive perspective that informs his innovative marketing strategies. Previously, he held various positions at AT&T, including retail management, B2B sales, brand management, and product marketing management, where he received prestigious accolades such as the AT&T Summit and AT&T Diamond Club awards.

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Russ Nichols

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Russ Nichols’ public service spanned over 32 years and included management and executive positions with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the California State Controller’s Office, and the Employment Development Department. In 2015, Nichols was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown as the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Chief Information Officer and Director of Enterprise Information Services. While serving at the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Nichols also served as a board member for the Corrections Technology Association and served as CTA President from 2019 to 2021. In February 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Nichols Deputy State CIO and Chief Deputy Director at California Department of Technology. Prior to retirement, Nichols also served as Acting State CIO and CDT Director for several months. During his career, Russ won numerous awards including the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s 2014 Administrator of the Year, Government Technology’s 2018 CIO of the year, and Government Technology’s 2023 California Public Sector Hall of Fame Award.

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