How SATCOM is Bringing Essential Capabilities to First Responders

By BRITT LEWIS Senior Vice President, Direct Sales and Business Development, Inmarsat Government Inc. Seeing a disaster unfold on television or online triggers many emotions. It can, on occasions, be very difficult to watch the images being broadcast. Yet to arrive in a devastated region in-person as a first responder? The impact can be beyond description. They are surrounded by victims who need medical attention, need food and water, and are desperate to find and connect with their loved ones. In providing relief, first responders must focus on these victims, without worrying about whether they are able to communicate with…