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On today’s Up To Speed, we turn the spotlight on innovation:
- A new addition to our menagerie of mobile solutions to help in a pinch
- Pop in for a visit with Jason Volk as he shows off some special robotics in action
- If you are an Up To Speed fan, you’ll flip for a solution that will have you looking at things in a whole new way
Frontline team adds to their mobile menagerie of marvelous mammalian monikers. 🐁🐄🐎🐐[❓]
Our frontline team is once again showing off a remarkable new solution, and this little contraption is just as amazing as our existing stable of mobile, animal-named solutions like the COW (Cell On Wheels) COLT (Cell On Light Truck) or Mouse (Micro Outdoor Use Satellite Equipment).
Say hello to the Reduced Ambulatory Contraption Creating Our Own Network, or RACCOON. This amazing gear is lightweight and battery-powered to maximize portability and provides the team with the ability to maneuver into spaces that would otherwise be too tight to reach unassisted.
▶️Check out the video to see this amazing critter in action.
Checking in with our robo-dogs🤖
A recent episode featured our Verizon response teams deploying a robotic dog during some training exercises with the military. Man’s best mechanical friend takes the lead when a situation becomes too dangerous for their human counterparts.
But specialized equipment requires special care. That’s why we took a peek behind the scenes to find out what happens during downtime to ensure they are ready for deployment when they are needed most.
Check out the video: [01:10] Watch as we catch up with Jason Volk, Technical Operations Manager for the Executive Briefing Program, and learn the secret to caring for this specialized equipment.
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🍿See Up To Speed in a whole new way!
At Up To Speed, we’re always looking for ways we can use tech to make your viewing experience as effective as possible. We do that in many ways, but the most valuable ones help V Teamers to feel like they are a part of our family and part of our show.
Introducing Up To Speed in 3-D!
Watch it: It’s a whole new way of watching your favorite* lunchtime Verizon news program, and 3-D will make for a more exciting and immersive experience for our viewers.
What you need: Be sure to pick up a pair of 3D glasses, and mark your calendar for upcoming episodes. It’s that easy!
* Yes, we know we’re the only lunchtime Verizon news program, but we’re still confident that even if we weren’t, we’d still be your favorite. ❤️
