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February 6, 2008 3:49 PM PST

Suitcase operations center puts you in control

by Mark Rutherford
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(Credit: Base-X)

You're block captain of the neighborhood watch, a hurricane is barreling through your ward, and FEMA is still looking for its waders. But this time you're prepared.

That's because you're packing the Base X Suitcase Operations Center, a set-up for a 4- to 10-person emergency response team that puts you immediately in charge. The SOC is a self-contained wireless visual information powerhouse, according to Base X.

(Credit: Base-X)

The system can be completely contained in three rugged cases and deployed anywhere, holding everything you need to access the Internet via Ku satellite or a commercial wireless card. Keep track of your minions while getting your message out, complete with real-time video of the situation (PDF).

Included are video display systems, wireless projectors, Panasonic Toughbook laptops, wireless cellular router, DMZ port, DHCP support, auto negotiation, and firewall protection--everything you need to get the attention of Sean Penn and Spike Lee. Just make sure you bring your own boat.

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