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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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October 22, 2022

IoT Orchestration: Essential for Autonomous Action in Time Constrained Decision Environments

by Blueforce
in AI, autonomous agents, C2, CBRN, Cognitive Services, Distributed Sensing, Edge, Emergency Management, Emergency Notification, Fusion, Interoperability, IoBT, IoT, ISR, Law Enforcement, Machine Learning, Safety, Security, Sensors, Situational Awareness, Stream Analytics, Swarm Intelligence

The Internet of Things (IoT), by definition, is a wide array of "things" that can connect and exchange data over a network. This "network" can take many forms to include the "big" internet, an enterprise network, and in most places where we work, a closed network "bubble". The reality is that once many organizations begin to leverage "sensing", it becomes clear very quickly that exchanging...

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October 17, 2022

The Criticality of IoT Fusion for Decision Superiority

by Blueforce
in AI, autonomous agents, C2, CBRN, Cognitive Services, Counter-Terrorism, Discovery, Distributed Sensing, Edge, Emergency Management, Fusion, Interoperability, IoBT, IoT, Sensors, Situational Awareness, Stream Analytics, Swarm Intelligence

The internet of things (IoT) is revolutionizing the way we live and work. By connecting devices and sensors to the internet (and/or our private networks), we are able to collect and analyze incident and environmental data like never before. This data can be used to cue and orchestrate various actions and processes, which in turn enhances operational efficiency while positively impacting life safety. IoT V1 was...

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July 11, 2022

Blueforce Introduces Demographics Plugin for BlueforceEDGE

by Blueforce
in AI, autonomous agents, Cognitive Services, Distributed Sensing, Edge, IoBT, IoT, ISR, Press Release, Retail, Sensors, Stream Analytics, Swarm Intelligence

New edge-based stream analytics tool that delivers gender and age group recognitional support for a wide array of IoT and content orchestration applications for public safety, smart cities, and retail Blueforce Development Corporation, a leader in edge-based IoT sensor fusion, cueing, and autonomous orchestration today launched Blueforce Demographics Plugin, a composable service that delivers ultra-low latency gender and age group identification for use alongside of other...

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April 16, 2022

Blueforce announces support for Sierra Wireless Mobile Routers for Asset Tracking and Real-time Status of Health

by Blueforce
in AI, autonomous agents, C2, C4ISR, Command, Common Operating Picture, Dashboard, Disaster Response, Discovery, Emergency Management, IoBT, IoT, Law Enforcement, Location, Mobility, Sensors, Situational Awareness, Stream Analytics

Complex emergency management is fundamentally a lesson in organized chaos where accountability is a core foundational element of shared situational awareness. Knowing where to find what you need can be as chaotic given that response assets — the vehicles, equipment, autonomous platforms — are rarely in one place and scattered throughout an area of operation. Asset inventory coupled with resources and capability on a "single...

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September 22, 2021

Operational Sustainment: The Role of IoT, AI, and Cued Autonomous Platforms

by Blueforce
in AI, autonomous agents, C2, C4ISR, CBRN, Common Operating Picture, Counter-Terrorism, Dashboard, Disaster Response, Distributed Sensing, Edge, Emergency Management, Fusion, Interoperability, IoBT, IoT, ISR, Law Enforcement, Location, Machine Learning, Medical, Mobility, Police, Security, Sensors, Situational Awareness, Stream Analytics, Surveillance, Wearables

Battlefield, disaster response, and public safety sustainment is both art and science; it's about synchronizing, integrating, and transporting commodities in a highly "just-in-time" manner to provide maneuver and incident commanders with freedom of action, extended operational reach, and prolonged endurance. As it turns out, the "science" of sustainment is not terribly difficult as it is grounded in basic math and computation, based on real-time time...

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September 7, 2021

Blueforce Announces EAGL Gunshot Detection Plugin for BlueforceEDGE

by Blueforce
in AI, Command, Common Operating Picture, Counter-Terrorism, Dashboard, Distributed Sensing, Edge, Efficiency, Emergency Management, Emergency Notification, Interoperability, IoT, ISR, Law Enforcement, Machine Learning, Police, Safety, Security, Sensors, Situational Awareness, Stream Analytics

Every day,  our physical and digital worlds become increasingly intertwined, presenting huge opportunities for investments in a future of continuous and lasting change.  This is true of Smart Cities, but also intelligent retail and smarter buildings.  This digitalization of the cyber-physical world is especially promising for municipalities to uncover opportunities and overcome challenges specific to the ever present goal of creating "safer cities".  Critical to...

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August 25, 2021

Blueforce supports Clark Atlanta University’s commencement ceremony

by James Alvord
in AI, autonomous agents, C4ISR, Cognitive Services, COVID-19, Discovery, Distributed Sensing, Edge, Fusion, Interoperability, IoBT, IoT, Location, Low Latency, Machine Learning, Retail, Sensors, Stream Analytics

During the Spring of 2021, we supported The Digital Decision by donating and installed public safety technology solutions on the campus of Clark Atlanta University (CAU) to support their commencement ceremony held in mid-May. The technological solutions installed improved situational awareness as many events were being hosted on the campus. “With numerous activities going on all at one time, I wanted to be able to pinpoint...

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August 15, 2021

3D People Counter Plugin for BlueforceEDGE

by Blueforce
in AI, autonomous agents, C4ISR, Cognitive Services, COVID-19, Discovery, Distributed Sensing, Edge, Fusion, Interoperability, IoBT, IoT, Location, Low Latency, Machine Learning, Retail, Sensors, Stream Analytics

Technology for smart buildings, retail, and intelligent entertainment districts deliver useful services that make experiences for occupants and shoppers more intimate, safe, and satisfying. Smart buildings use information technology during operation to connect a variety of subsystems, which typically operate independently, so that these systems can share information to optimize productivity and experience. Smart buildings look beyond the building equipment within their four walls. They...

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