With new bands specified for 5G communications systems, there is now an issue of coexistence, which is radar and satellite using the same or similar frequency bands with 5G. Such coexistence can cause loss of capacity in 5G systems, can cause reduction of radar effectivity, and can even damage sensitive front ends in satellite ground stations. In this presentation we discuss new digital twin technologies that can be used for planning and simul...

States are leveraging their purchasing power and implementing advanced alternative payment models to improve healthcare value. For example, the state of Texas offers an opt-in procurement collaborative across all school districts, Colorado created a private-public employer purchasing collaborative and its Medicaid agency is implementing mandatory payment models, and the state of Washington has a single Health Care Authority that oversees the s...

DGI’s 22nd annual Government Customer Experience Conference will explore the policies, applications and technologies involved with improving customer and employee experience with the ultimate goal of improving citizen services. This annual event is focused on improving customer experience and citizen engagement through all aspects of serving citizens: onsite, online, social media, mobile, contact center operations, and more. The 2022 Gov...

Harnessing 5G Capabilities for The Future Joint Force Fifth generation mobile networks, or 5G, promises low latency, higher speeds and ubiquitous connectivity of people and systems across the defense and military enterprise. According to the Defense Department 5G Strategy, “those nations that master advanced communications technologies and ubiquitous connectivity will have a long-term economic and military advantage.” The military...

AFCEA DC’s overarching theme for our 2020-2021 Virtual Event Series, "A Common Defense: Modern. Innovative. Joint," is in alignment with the 60th annual NDAA, which features 5G, or fifth generation networking, as a fundamental element. Fifth generation wireless technologies have the potential to revolutionize and transform DoD operations, particularly around the development of military smart bases. After Hurricane Michael severely damage...

The Department of Defense (DoD) operates one of the world’s largest and most complex set of networks. An ever-increasing number of users and endpoint devices connect to these defense networks, multiplying points of entry and attack. As a result, the DoD is reassessing the current method of perimeter security, considering new methods such as “zero trust.” Rooted in the principle of “never trust, always verify,” a z...

NNID’s mission will be presented; its programs and the stakeholder relationships are being built using comprehensive technical and behavioral methods to reduce distracted driving. The issues surrounding Texting and Driving need to have a robust strategy to reduce its prevalence and involve the community in working together with both technology and social understanding to encourage the needed behavioral changes. Examples of Apps with feat...

RSA Live Webcast: The Economic Impact of Mobile Cybercrime - Learn How Your Business Is At Risk in 2015 Mobile has changed the way companies interact, retain and monetize customers. Financial institutions and merchants have bolstered their mobile presence with apps and mobile-friendly websites to improve the customer experience and increase revenue. But all too often, security is left as an afterthought, opening up unparalleled enterprise risk...

The wireless industry has built more than 250,000 cell sites in the United States in the past 20 years. But many more cell sites are needed as iPhones®, iPads®, Droids and the like strain existing network capacity. New cell sites and significant modifications to existing cell sites will also be needed to meet the government's goal of using wireless to increase broadband speeds and coverage. At the same time, 'tower management' companie...

The wireless industry has built more than 250,000 cell sites in the United States in the past 20 years. But many more cell sites are needed as iPhones®, iPads®, Droids and the like strain existing network capacity. New cell sites and significant modifications to existing cell sites will also be needed to meet the government's goal of using wireless to increase broadband speeds and coverage. At the same time, 'tower management' companie...