1. GLOBALSTAR “The First Choice of Last Resort” From 9/11 to Katrina Lessons Learned

2. Inventory Control and Distribution Education New Solutions for First Responders

3. Network Failures Land Line networks provide 35 to 45 circuits for every 100 users Cell Networks provide 25 to 35 circuits for every 100 users Towers can fail Lack of personal on the ground to provide support

4. Inventory Be able to identify available inventory Be able to determine manufacturing capabilities Be able to pre-position equipment Identify Partners who have the capability to deliver and support equipment efforts

5. Education First Responders need to be prepared for lack of communications Commanders in the field can only make decisions based on the quality of the information available, poor information poor results Prepare for failure

6. New Solutions PICO Cells Networks Satellite Repeaters GV 300 live video over 9.6 satellite unit Satellite, Digital and Analog support, Tri-Mode units