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Webinar: IoT Channel Opportunities for FirstNet

By Ken Briodagh

In 2012 Congress established the First Responder Network Authority to deliver the first U.S. nationwide public safety broadband network. In 2017, FirstNet became a reality with the contract to build the network, so far 52 states and territories are opting in. By mid-year 2018, public safety adoption has already reached 110,000 FirstNet connections among 1,500 agencies

What does this mean for IoT? Specifically, what does this mean for IoT Resellers. In this upcoming webinar, an expert panel will outline the opportunity FirstNet brings; and the potential impact for IoT Resellers over the next several years. Additionally, attendees will learn how to get involved with the FirstNet initiative, as well as how to access additional information and tools.

The webinar will take place Wednesday, October 17 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT. Click here to register.

What attendees will learn:

  • All the history and facts around FirstNet
  • How FirstNet will affect the IoT Reseller Community
  • FirstNet opportunities with Sierra Wireless, and GetWireless
  • FirstNet sales opportunities and resources to help grow the public safety business

Who should attend:

  • Resellers
  • OEM’s
  • Solution Providers
  • System Integrators

Presenters
Brian Taney
CEO, and Co-Founder
GetWireless

Brandon Gallion
AT&T Lead Product Marketing Manager
FirstNet Solutions

Eldon Mast
Channel Director
Sierra Wireless

Steve Driscol
National Indirect Sales Manager, Global Public Sector Solutions
FirstNet

Moderator
Paula Bernier
Executive Editor
TMC

Click here to register now.


Ken Briodagh is a writer and editor with more than a decade of experience under his belt. He is in love with technology and if he had his druthers would beta test everything from shoe phones to flying cars.
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