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May 19, 2024

Standoff IoT and AI for Residential Security

by Blueforce
in AI, AIS, C2, C4ISR, Cognitive Services, Common Operating Picture, Counter-Terrorism, Discovery, Distributed Sensing, Domain Awareness, Drone, Emergency Notification, Fusion, IoT, ISR, Law Enforcement, Mobility, Orchestration, Sensors, Situational Awareness

Geopolitical and even transnational shaping of highly mobile and violent burglary rings has prompted discussion and transactions across our business. These now include repeatable "method of operations" (MO's), but also alarming tactics per compound breaches, but also armed incursions and methods that include targeted communities and homes (largely, intelligence-based identification of targets of opportunities). This is not our parent's worry of threat to our families. Specifically,...

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May 10, 2024

Drone Detection and Mitigation: Powered by Thunderbolt and Blueforce

by Blueforce
in ADS-B, AI, autonomous agents, C2, C4ISR, Cognitive Services, Counter-Terrorism, Distributed Sensing, Domain Awareness, Drone, Emergency Management, Force Protection, ISR, JADC2, MUM-T, Orchestration, Sensors, Situational Awareness, Surveillance

Drone incursions on stadiums, events, and even private property present a range of security issues, primarily due to their potential for unauthorized surveillance, disruption, and even use as an inexpensive means to launch an offensive attack.  One significant concern is the risk of drones being used for reconnaissance purposes, allowing individuals with malicious intent to gather intelligence on security vulnerabilities, crowd movements, signal intelligence, and even...

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April 22, 2024

CBRN Response and Mitigation that Saves Lives: The Hybrid PATRIOT 5510 from Wilcox

by Blueforce
in AI, autonomous agents, C2, C4ISR, CBRN, Command, Common Operating Picture, Counter-Terrorism, Dashboard, Disaster Response, Distributed Sensing, Domain Awareness, Emergency Management, HAZLOC, Hybrid Life Support, Interoperability, Intrinsically Safe, IoBT, IoT, JADC2, Law Enforcement, M2M, Occupational Safety, Sensors, Situational Awareness, Swarm Intelligence

SOFWEEK 2024 EDITION: Imagine for a moment, that you are a 22-year-old going into harm's way. You are sent into a confined space where there is a potential of bumping into industrial gases, gamma rad, and even blister/nerve agent threats. Furthermore, you are expected to make precise decisions on response and mitigation. Any ground truth intelligence can impact your recommendations given the changing dynamics as...

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December 1, 2023

Blueforce Announces Support for Samsung SmartThings Station

by Blueforce
in AI, C2, C4ISR, Campus Security, Common Operating Picture, Cueing, Distributed Sensing, Domain Awareness, Emergency Notification, Fusion, ICS, Interoperability, IoBT, IoT, LoRaWAN, Low Latency, Machine Learning, Medical, Occupational Safety, Orchestration, Plugin, School Safety, Sensors, Situational Awareness

Samsung SmartThings is a smart "consumer" platform that allows users to connect and control various smart devices within their homes. The SmartThings ecosystem includes a central hub known as the SmartThings Hub or Station, along with a mobile app for device control.  Most important to the SmartThings ecosystem is the hundreds of consumer sensors that can be leveraged by the hub and spoke architecture afforded...

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August 13, 2023

VIDEO: Blueforce Adaptive Incident Command V1 “Explainer”

by Blueforce
in ADS-B, AI, autonomous agents, Base Defense, C2, C4ISR, Campus Security, Command, Common Operating Picture, Counter-Terrorism, Dashboard, Disaster Response, Distributed Sensing, Domain Awareness, Emergency Management, Emergency Notification, Fire, ICS, Interoperability, IoT, ISR, Law Enforcement, Mobility, MUM-T, NIMS, Occupational Safety, OODA, Orchestration, Sensors, Situational Awareness

https://vimeo.com/835459614/c02402ee43?share=copy Incidents and the subsequent emergency responses can be chaotic, especially when they involve multiple agencies and organizations that need to work together to respond to the crisis. In such situations, there may be confusion about roles and responsibilities, communication breakdowns, and a lack of coordination. Shortly after 9/11, the U.S. government commissioned programs that ultimately led to the National Incident Management (NIMS) framework which defines...

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Blueforce for Protective Service Details

by Blueforce
in ADS-B, AI, autonomous agents, BlueBeacon, C2, C4ISR, Campus Security, Cognitive Services, Command, Common Operating Picture, Counter-Terrorism, Dashboard, Distributed Sensing, Domain Awareness, Edge, Force Protection, ICS, International, Interoperability, IoBT, IoT, ISR, Location, Lone Worker, Mobility, Occupational Safety, Orchestration, Safety, School Safety, Security, Sensors, Situational Awareness, Surveillance

Protective services encompass a diverse range of security measures aimed at safeguarding individuals, assets, and sensitive information. These services are tailored to the unique needs of each client, whether they are high-profile individuals, corporate executives, or public figures. Personal protective services, commonly known as bodyguards or executive protection agents, provide physical security by ensuring the safety of the client in various environments. They assess potential...

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May 31, 2023

Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA): Delivering Rapid Adaptation and Sustainment

by Blueforce
in ADS-B, AI, AIS, C2, C4ISR, CBRN, Cognitive Services, Cueing, Distributed Sensing, Domain Awareness, Edge, Interoperability, IoBT, IoT, ISR, Low Latency, M2M, Machine Learning, Mobility, MUM-T, Orchestration, Plugin, Sensors, Situational Awareness, Stream Analytics, Surveillance, Swarm Intelligence

Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) refers to an approach that promotes the design and implementation of systems using open standards and modular components. It emphasizes the use of well-defined interfaces and standards, allowing for the seamless integration and interchangeability of various subsystems and components. In the military and public safety context, MOSA offers significant value by enhancing interoperability, scalability, and affordability of strategic and tactical...

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May 14, 2023

Air and Maritime Domain Awareness: Blueforce Announces Support for ADS-B and AIS as a Composable Service

by Blueforce
in ADS-B, AIS, AWS, Base Defense, C4ISR, Command, Common Operating Picture, Counter-Terrorism, Cueing, Disaster Response, Distributed Sensing, Domain Awareness, Emergency Management, Emergency Notification, Fire, Force Protection, Fusion, Interoperability, IoBT, IoT, ISR, JADC2, Mobility, MUM-T, Orchestration, Plugin, Sensors, Situational Awareness, Stream Analytics, Surveillance, Swarm Intelligence

While "domain awareness" has been a long-standing requirement for military and counter-terrorism operations, Blueforce has been hearing this more and more for incident management in the public safety and emergency management spaces. Domain awareness is of paramount importance for emergency managers as it provides a comprehensive understanding of the operating environment in which emergencies or disasters occur. Here are several reasons why domain awareness is...

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April 30, 2023

Blueforce Plugin Series: Severe Weather Alerting Plugin for BlueforceEDGE

by Blueforce
in C2, C4ISR, Campus Security, Common Operating Picture, Counter-Terrorism, Disaster Response, Distributed Sensing, Emergency Management, Emergency Notification, Fire, Heat, ICS, IoBT, IoT, ISR, JADC2, K9, Law Enforcement, Location, Mobility, MUM-T, Occupational Safety, Orchestration, Samsung MagincINFO, Situational Awareness, Swarm Intelligence

The importance of keeping our first responders safe during severe weather events cannot be understated. Access to timely and detailed weather alerts is crucial when deployed to any natural and/or manmade disaster or critical incident, especially when it comes to ensuring the safety of those on the front lines. The National Weather Service Severe Weather Plugin for BlueforceEDGE provides hyperlocal alerting for a host of...

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April 21, 2023

Blueforce Plugin Series: Map Services Plugin

by Blueforce
in AI, autonomous agents, C2, C4ISR, Command, Common Operating Picture, Dashboard, Disaster Response, Emergency Management, Emergency Notification, Fire, ICS, Interoperability, IoBT, IoT, ISR, Law Enforcement, LMR, Location, Machine Learning, Mobility, Occupational Safety, Orchestration, Police, Security, Sensors, Situational Awareness

During complex emergencies or events, first responders often face several map-related challenges. Some of these challenges include having to utilize offline maps, data layers, and other geospatial data that contains important details and/or real-time data. During these events, first responders from different agencies, departments, towns, and even states may be called in, which means some responders and agencies will be responding to completely unfamiliar territory...

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