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Article: The Homeland Security Sector: Doing Business With The Decisionmakers.
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- July 1, 2004
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By Peter J. Brown
Satellite technology plays a pivotal role in homeland security today and will play an even greater role tomorrow. Many satellite companies are trying to establish new ties with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or trying to expand ongoing relationships with existing clients in the form of one or more of the 22 agencies that have been absorbed into DHS. Others are watching for signs within state and local offices of emergency management who are seeking satellite solutions via various grants from DHS and from the public health sector.
Everyone realizes it will take time to erect the structure of DHS. Many important programs ...