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10 Applications for Mobile Ops in a Public Health Crisis
The world looks different than it did a month ago. Tomorrow, it will look different again. In spite of the unknowns and minute-by-minute changes of COVID-19, one thing remains constant... We have limitless opportunities to serve one another with care, compassion, and just the right amount of urgency. Here are a few ways you [...]
The Automotive Segment You Should Keep an Eye On
The SEMA Show is overindulgent, overdone, and completely over-the-top... An overt play to the overactive minds of automotive dreamers. So why should we — those of us entrusted with public safety, operational resiliency, and always-on connectivity — have paid any attention to these four days of four-wheeled fantasy in Sin City? One word... Overlanding [...]
Inside the Nomad TCV: The Best-Connected, Most Rugged Mobile Ops Platform
Traditional command vehicles aren’t always equipped to meet the challenges of tough environments and fall short due to disparate components, sluggish deployment, and the need for specially-trained operators. The Nomad team addressed those problems head-on in developing the Nomad Tactical Command Vehicle (TCV) which is the best-connected, most capable mobile operations platform in the [...]
Inside the Nomad IUV: The Key to Keeping the Lights On
The Nomad Intelligent Utility Vehicle (IUV) platform allows utility crews to get more work done with a much higher degree of safety. Much like our TCVs and other mobile solutions, IUV is a completely customizable platform for managing utility field operations of all kinds. What Makes the IUV Different than other Utility Vehicles? The [...]
Large Fries in the Skies: Toward Urban Air Mobility
The Administrator of NASA recently ordered a McRib in San Diego. Not noteworthy, except for the fact that the iconic sandwich was transported by drone. Administrator Jim Bridenstine told this story at October's Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, painting a picture of cities in the not-too-distant future where hundreds of unmanned aircraft are [...]
5 Questions to Ask When Considering a Mobile Command Center
In an age of the one-click, one-day delivery shopping experience, we are used to nearly instant gratification. We can order up almost anything from dog food to a dining room table and have it arrive on our doorstep the next day. With Alexa we can practically whisper our wants and have them magically appear. [...]
5 Misconceptions About the Need for Mobile Ops
All too often, people wait to think about mobile operations solutions until after a natural disaster or other crisis. What is it that prevents proactive planning and implementation of these vital programs? Consider the following five misconceptions: Misconception 1: “That will never happen here.” Preparing for the worst is both a necessity and an [...]
Hot Wash: 2019 Central States CommEx
It was a dark and stormy night. No, really. As the Nomad crew neared the Northeast corner of Oklahoma for the following day's Central States Communications Exercise, blue skies suddenly washed gray. Roadside treetops began to rustle. A few ticks later, raindrops were tapping at the windows of our Miami (my-am-uh in the local [...]
3 Tips for Introducing a Mobile Operations Solution to Your Community
Access to a mobile command vehicle has become a must-have for public safety in the United States. In case of an emergency, every agency needs to be able to respond quickly and have the right tools for effective emergency response. Mobile command vehicles have been proven to be a powerful asset in any type [...]
3 Communications Lessons Learned from Hurricane Maria
Natural disasters are complicated and planning for them can be incredibly difficult. Weather, while some may claim is predictable, can change in the blink of an eye. Whether you’re preparing for a hurricane, blizzard, or trying to evacuate your community due to a wildfire, a solid plan is critical. Benjamin Franklin knew the power [...]
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