Rave Mobile Safety to Participate in Panel Discussion at the 2016 International Wireless Communications Expo

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., March 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Rave Mobile Safety, creator of innovative data and communication software that public safety agencies trust to help them save lives, today announced that Rave Mobile Safety's Chief Product Officer, Todd Piett, will contribute his industry expertise in a panel discussion entitled "Application Development for Public Safety" taking place on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE). IWCE 2016 will be held March 21-25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada and will feature more than 370 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and trends in the communications technology industry.

On March 24, Piett will participate in the panel discussion "Application Development for Public Safety," moderated by Kevin McGeary, consultant at Mission Critical Partners. The panel will discuss how the real benefits of LTE technology will come from the high-speed enabled applications that can be supported, despite much of the focus today among public safety communications professionals being on funding and the development of a national Public Safety Broadband network through FirstNet. The panelists will explore some of the existing applications and how they are being used, the various architectures they are built in, and the potential benefits in information sharing, situational awareness and responder safety. Attendees will also learn about apps that connect public safety with schools for additional safety measures. More information about the panel may be found here.

Who: Todd Piett, chief product officer, Rave Mobile Safety

What: Panel on "Application Development for Public Safety"

When: 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., PT, Thursday, March 24, 2016

Where: Room #N257, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada

Todd Piett leads marketing, product management and development for Rave Mobile Safety. Under Piett's leadership, Rave Mobile Safety has produced two highly successful public safety applications, Rave Guardian and Rave Panic Button.

Prior to joining Rave, Piett was responsible for launching new products for Unica Corporation where he helped drive their successful IPO. Previously, Piett was VP of Product and Marketing for iBelong, a portal provider targeting affinity organizations and a Program Manager at Dell Computer where he launched Dell's branded ISP. Piett graduated with honors from the United States Military Academy at West Point and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. After graduation from West Point, he served seven years in the U.S. Army as an aviation officer.

Since 1977, the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) has been the authoritative annual event for communications technology professionals in the working world. More than 7,000 individuals attend from a diverse group of industry professionals including government/military; public safety (law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical & 911); utility; transportation and business enterprise.

About Rave Mobile Safety

Rave Mobile Safety is the most trusted safety software partner, providing innovative communication software for better emergency preparedness and faster response. Used by leading education institutes, enterprises and state and local public safety agencies, the award-winning portfolio of Rave Alert, Rave Guardian, Eyewitness, Rave Panic Button, Smart911 and SmartPrepare protects millions of individuals. Rave Mobile Safety is headquartered in Framingham, MA. For more information, please visit http://www.ravemobilesafety.com.

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Public Relations for Rave Mobile Safety
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