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Information about DEN (Distributable Emergency Network), it’s capabilities, and how it works.

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EOC Backup with DEN

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A common use case for DEN is to back up Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs). Before, during, or after a disaster is not the time to face technical limitations or lose capabilities due to loss of power, loss of an Internet connection, or loss of facilities.

DEN acts as an always-on backup that can provide teams with a high-speed Internet connection through the cellular network, local WiFi access to mission-critical collaboration tools without any Internet connection, and act as an offline repository for important documents, maps, and files. Even if a facility is lost, DEN can be easily carried to a new location to resume work without missing a beat.

To help back up an EOC, DEN can:

  • Provide a backup Internet connection over cellular networks
  • Provide access to mission-critical applications with no Internet connection including: file sharing, chat, collaborative mapping, and SARTopo
  • Last up to 30 hours between charges
  • Be easily carried between locations in harsh and unforgiving conditions (even while it’s still running)


If you have any questions about using DEN to back up your EOC, let us know!

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COVID-19 Response with DEN (Distributable Emergency Network)

Public safety agencies are facing unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. While facing these challenges it is especially important to maintain connectivity and situational awareness.

DEN helps agencies successfully face a variety of challenges by bringing situational awareness, common operating picture, and communications tools into the field. Standard DEN software includes:

  • Offline access to mission-critical applications
  • Collaborative mapping
  • Chat
  • File sharing
  • VOIP phone system

In addition, DEN is now equipped with new tools and data sources tailored to help in the fight against COVID-19 including:

  • Live map layers pulled directly from Federal, State, and private data sources: infection rates, hospitals, test sites, etc.
  • CDC calculators, models, and worksheets
  • COVID-19 document library

DEN is capable of supporting operations at a variety of locations:

COVID-19 Test Sites
Food Distribution Sites
Command Posts
Logistics & Warehouse Operations
Continuity of Operations
Emergency Operations Centers

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There are a lot of communications cases out there. What is different about DEN?

Because DEN is housed in a ruggedized case and contains networking equipment and antennas, it is unfortunately, sometimes confused with other products like communications cases. Communications cases usually consist of a cellular hotspot and battery in a case which helps users within WiFi range connect to the Internet over a cellular network.

While DEN is capable of providing a large number of users with an Internet connection and VOIP phone service, this is only a small part of what it does. Unlike communications cases, DEN is built to provide local access to mission-critical applications without an Internet connection.

Built in to DEN is a tiny but powerful server that hosts software capable of chat and team communication, collaborative mapping, file sharing, and search and rescue planning. Users are able to securely and quickly access the software through a single sign on system. No installation is necessary because all software runs through a web browser and is compatible with almost any computer, tablet, or mobile device with WiFi.

DEN does all of these things for the same reason it has a 30 hour battery life, is housed in a waterproof, shock resistant case, and is fully managed and supported 24/7 – because it is built to operate under all conditions to support responses to all hazards. When the power goes out or when cellular networks go down, DEN keeps running.

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