Verizon Frontline showcases advanced communications solutions at EDGE25

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Verizon Frontline will showcase advanced communications solutions at the 20th annual EDGE conference (EDGE25) from January 5-7, 2025. The event's keynote will be jointly delivered by Verizon Business and U.S. Secret Service representatives. During the conference, Verizon will demonstrate several innovative solutions including a new Unmanned Aerial Systems trailer, Tactical Awareness Kit capabilities, and the Rapid Response Connectivity Unit (RRCU).

The RRCU is a portable asset offering 5G, 4G LTE, and Wi-Fi connectivity with satellite backhaul capabilities, supporting up to 120 users. This marks Verizon's 15th consecutive keynote at EDGE, which is exclusively open to senior professionals from government agencies and NATO partner nations. The company reported revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023.

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• Revenue of $134.0 billion in 2023
• Continued leadership in government communications solutions demonstrated by 15-year keynote presence at EDGE
• Launch of new portable 5G connectivity solution (RRCU) expanding service capabilities

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The EDGE25 keynote will be delivered by Verizon Frontline and the U.S. Secret Service

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Frontline will demonstrate several innovative solutions designed to deliver mission-critical communications capabilities to public safety, government, and military agencies during the 20th annual EDGE conference (January 5-7), hosted by the Government Business Executive Forum (GBEF). EDGE25 is an interactive conference that includes executive roundtable discussions and exhibits and is only open only to senior professionals from local, state, and federal government agencies and NATO partner nations.

This year’s keynote for the event will be delivered by Bryan Schromsky, director, public sector solutions architect with Verizon Business, Jason Mitchell, associate director of the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team, and Derek Mayer, deputy special agent in charge, Chicago Field Office, U.S. Secret Service. Additionally, the first executive roundtable will be hosted by Lamont Copeland, senior director, solutions architect with Verizon Business, and will focus on “Advanced Technologies, Process, and Emergency Response in Public Safety.”

"The GBEF is proud that Verizon, for the past 14 years, has provided the industry keynote at EDGE, always showcasing the latest in communications technology and capabilities, and how they improve government mission performance,” said Donald W. Upson, Chairman and Founder of GBEF. “Cutting-edge, state-of-the-art, forward-thinking, that's Verizon. We look forward to Verizon's 15th consecutive keynote in January 2025 for this 20-year conference milestone.”

During EDGE25, Verizon Frontline will showcase:

• The new Unmanned Aerial Systems trailer
• Tactical Awareness Kit (TAK) capabilities
• The Rapid Response Connectivity Unit (RRCU), a portable, 5G, 4G LTE, and Wi-Fi-enabled asset with satellite backhaul capabilities for data and voice services for up to 120 users.
  

Verizon Frontline is the advanced network and technology built for first responders – developed over three decades of partnership with public safety officials and agencies on the front lines – to meet their unique and evolving needs. For more information, visit our website.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) powers and empowers how its millions of customers live, work and play, delivering on their demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity and security. Headquartered in New York City, serving countries worldwide and nearly all of the Fortune 500, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023. Verizon’s world-class team never stops innovating to meet customers where they are today and equip them for the needs of tomorrow. For more, visit verizon.com or find a retail location at verizon.com/stores.

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Media contact:
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FAQ

What new technologies will Verizon (VZ) showcase at EDGE25 conference?

Verizon will showcase three main technologies: the new Unmanned Aerial Systems trailer, Tactical Awareness Kit (TAK) capabilities, and the Rapid Response Connectivity Unit (RRCU), which provides 5G, 4G LTE, and Wi-Fi connectivity for up to 120 users.

What was Verizon's (VZ) revenue for 2023?

Verizon reported revenues of $134.0 billion for the year 2023.

How many consecutive years has Verizon (VZ) delivered the keynote at EDGE conference?

Verizon has delivered the keynote at EDGE conference for 14 consecutive years, with EDGE25 marking their 15th consecutive keynote.

What is the capacity of Verizon's (VZ) new Rapid Response Connectivity Unit?

Verizon's Rapid Response Connectivity Unit (RRCU) can provide data and voice services for up to 120 users with 5G, 4G LTE, and Wi-Fi connectivity.