Technology advances more rapidly than public policy and infrastructure, often resulting in significant gaps between citizen expectations and actual capability in the hands of first responders and front line workers in transportation, utilities and all aspects of critical infrastructure.

To advance the deployment of practical technology solutions, Texas A&M ITEC convenes government, industry, practitioners, and academia, creating collaborative teams to identify problems, define solutions, and get technologies in the hands of first responders and other front-line professionals for test and evaluation. The aim of every effort is to advance the practical use of communications technologies to benefit communities, public safety, and national security.