The TAC•PAK™ is a multi-user "Briefcase Command Center". The lightweight, battery powered, man portable communication platform with full wireless communications functionality is integrated into a small suitcase. For example, floating in a rowboat on a lake, multiple TAC•PAK™ users could connect to the Internet at the same time they are receiving a fax while simultaneously connected to the EOC Dispatch LAN.

In another scenario, using the TAC•PAK™ Internet Sharing Option, when deployed to a communications sterile location (i.e.- Katrina), you can configure your TAC•PAK™ to provide wireless Internet access for up to 99 remote users having wireless 802.11 enabled devices (PDA's, laptops, etc). These remote users can also print out operations documents on-site by sharing your networked TAC-PAK printer.

The modular TAC•PAK™ system design can be tailored for each industry application as indicated in the PowerPoint presentation available for download here.

In addition to single TAC•PAK™ applications, a using Agency at a distributed incident could also immediately deploy a multi-user Internet connection and virtual Wide Area Wireless network. Multiple Agency users could then print documents and access the Internet through the TAC•PAK™s LAN and satellite connections, thereby exchanging data throughout the world.

For the first time, personnel operating in remote locations have full communications capabilities available to them anywhere (back seat of a car, picnic bench, emergency site, etc). Options available in the modular TAC•PAK™ system include:

	Multi-user field deployed Internet access from single TAC-PAK
	Printer/fax/copier sharing with up to 99 other users
	Environmentally secure carrying case
	Rugged Pentium laptop computer
	Videoconferencing
	Satellite telephones
	Cellular telephones
	Multiple simultaneous RF data lines
	Local color printer
	Local fax machine
	Local copy machine
	Digital still/video camera
	Document scanner
	GPS mapping and positioning
	Television receiver

The TAC•PAK™ represents a paradigm shift in remote communications by enabling users to perform all traditional emergency incident communications functions out in the field. What we were seeing out in the field was a hodgepodge of communication technologies which were either impossible, expensive, or inconvenient for the typical user to integrate and operate in the field. Our original goal was to integrate the traditional incident communication capabilities into a lightweight and full function communication system capable of being carried by a single person to a remote location such as a hostage situation, brush fire, oil well, natural disaster or construction site. We are pleased to say we surpassed this goal.

The TAC•PAK™ family of modular command/communications systems is an enabling technology. We find users are constantly finding new and innovative uses for the TAC•PAK™ capabilities.The TAC•PAK™ is of real benefit in applications such as Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Bio-terrorism Response, Public Safety, Insurance, Forest Products, Construction, and Oil, where personnel operate off-site and have communications needs with their home agency.

To custom design a TAC•PAK™ that meets your needs, please view our Civilian TAC•PAK™ Configurator page.

To learn about the latest technogies utilized in the TAC•PAK™ system, please view our TAC•PAK™ Approved Products page.

	To custom design a TAC•PAK™ that meets your needs, please view our Civilian TAC•PAK™ Configurator page.
	TAC•PAK™ Civilian Technical Specifications (PDF)
	TAC•PAK™ Approved Products
	TAC•PAK™ PowerPoint Presentation (PPT)

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