In this episode of Critical Connections, two retired Border Patrol veterans share how border security tech has transformed over the last 25 years. Eddie Wagner, now at MissionRT, and Alejandro Cavazos, Business Development Advisor at Dejero, reflect on field realities and why reliable connectivity now underpins modern border operations.

They trace the shift from Vietnam-era sensors to AI-enabled drones, body-worn tech capable of livestreaming 22 miles offshore, and resilient mesh networks built to work where coverage once didn’t exist. They also unpack why fiber infrastructure matters, how body-cams protect both officers and communities, and the growing role of tools like ATAK phones in autonomous field work.

Highlights:

• Tech evolution from 1999 to today
• Connectivity in remote environments
• Body-worn cameras and transparency
• ATAK devices for field operations
• Fiber optics as the future backbone
• Building the case for government tech investment
• Policy momentum shaping border modernization

Whether you're in law enforcement, government technology, or simply interested in how innovation is solving real-world challenges, this conversation offers valuable insights into the intersection of technology, public safety, and national security.

When wildfires rage across remote mountains and cellular towers go dark, how do first responders maintain the critical communications they need to save lives?

In this episode of Critical Connections, we meet with Scott Davis from Pelsue Communications to explore the cutting-edge solutions keeping emergency teams connected when traditional networks fail.

Discover how rapid deployment satellite systems and smart network blending technology are revolutionizing emergency response. Learn why disasters that "start quickly, spread faster" demand connectivity solutions that can be deployed in under 5 minutes.

You'll discover:

• The unique challenges facing wildland firefighters and search & rescue teams
• How satellite technology achieves lightning-fast deployment
• Why network blending creates unbreakable connections in extreme environments
• Real-world applications from Colorado's challenging terrain

Plus, hear about our upcoming live demonstration on August 21st in Clear Creek Canyon, where we'll showcase real search & rescue operations using these mission-critical technologies.

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Learn more: Pelsue.com | Dejero.com

In this episode of Critical Connections, host Ivy Cuervo explores the transformation of modern construction sites into high-tech hubs. She’s joined by Rick Bertoncin, Director of IT and Security at Gallagher-Kaiser, and James Kay, Dejero’s Business Development Manager for Enterprise.

Gallagher-Kaiser builds million-square-foot automotive paint facilities over several years—massive projects that rely on cutting-edge tools like virtual reality, augmented reality, and digital twin technology. Rick shares how these job sites, which often house up to 100 workers, demand reliable internet from day one—despite being in remote locations with no fiber access.

Key Topics:

• Modern construction technology and virtual reality applications
• Connectivity challenges in remote construction sites
• Dejero's Smart Blending Technology and multi-carrier solutions
• Digital twin technology and AI in construction
• The future of construction site operations

🎧Tune in to learn how connectivity is reshaping the construction industry.

👉 Learn more about Dejero’s critical connectivity solutions at dejero.com.