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Tech Developments

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, October 17th, 2016

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DHS S&T Selects 10 Startups Under Wearable Technology ProgramThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology (S&T) Directorate has selected 10 startup companies to be part of its EMERGE 2016 Wearable Technology program, which is designed to bring startups, accelerators, and other strategic partners together in a common research and development effort. The program is aimed at enabling first responders to communicate seamlessly with fellow responders, to survey a scene in advance, and to track their health status as…

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