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KERRY THACHER Founder and CEO Librestream Technologies Inc. Winnepeg, Manitoba
hy not deploy proven technology to leverage assets
in the field? It’s a question we ask after
working on many DOD technology- based initiatives over the years. We have observed a common thread across suc- cessful deployments: DOD initiatives that approach technology advancements in a similar manner to commercial, for- profit enterprises appear more likely to deliver positive results.
In the commercial sector, it is unusual to see an organization undertake a large custom project that results in a unique solution. Instead, commercial enterprises use proven solutions within existing workflows to realize immediate results. Tese companies continue to invest in new technologies that can deliver extended benefits in the future, but only after gaining initial results from proven technologies.
In DOD, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions can quickly be over- looked or swallowed up within a large custom project, often led by a systems integrator. Tis custom-first approach misses out on the value of deploying COTS and providing helpful tools to teams more quickly.
As background, Librestream provides virtual collaboration technology, which is a specialized offering to a niche mar- ket segment within DOD. For example, the National Guard Weapons of Mass
Destruction Civil Support Team selected the Librestream COTS solution to review potentially hazardous situations instantly and securely. Tis particular solution used our EX-certified rugged cameras [an industrial teleconferencing camera] to provide visuals in potentially hazardous environments. In another case, the U.S. Air Force uses this same tech- nology as part of its Joint Engineering Disposition Infrastructure program to remotely engage experts on inspections and diagnostics related to aircraft at vari- ous Air Force bases. While these are two examples of COTS-based initiatives, the majority of cases often involve futuristic technologies that result in highly custom- ized solutions.
Librestream can offer this kind of niche solution, as the market size supports this degree of specialization for a small busi- ness. DOD and commercial customers benefit from a technology that is highly specialized in troubleshooting and assess- ing remotely from difficult environments. Our expertise in this area can assist with best practices for adoption and deploy- ment strategies.
As a small business, it is highly rewarding when we can engage directly with DOD and commercial enterprises on projects that deliver immediate results. We feel there can be strong value in this more commercial approach to initiatives that incorporate COTS products and deliver results in stages.
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