en.Wedoany.com Reported - Nexa has partnered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to jointly advance the development of secure and resilient mobile device solutions in the fields of cybersecurity, border security, transportation, and emergency response. To implement this Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA), Nexa has committed a $100 million strategic investment to expand its product portfolio, scale operations, diversify manufacturing, and strengthen its supply chain capabilities for the U.S. government and first responder partners.
As first responders increasingly adopt persistent device-to-device (D2D) technologies such as 5G NR (New Radio) sidelink and 3GPP Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) for public safety, agencies like DHS require partners capable of translating these standards into field-proven hardware products. The two parties have established a framework to collaborate on research, testing, and development of U.S.-designed mobile technologies compliant with the Trade Agreements Act (TAA).
Robert Morcos, CEO and founder of Nexa, stated that the company's mission is to build technologies enabling first responders and government agencies to work more effectively and safely, emphasizing that this CRADA with DHS reinforces the company's commitment to innovation in the dedicated mobile sector, ensuring that the tools used by the nation's protectors are designed according to their unique needs. Nexa (formerly Social Mobile) has previously collaborated with government partners on innovations, including the LOBO device developed in 2022 with the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), which resulted in a dedicated enterprise-grade 5G End User Device (EUD) prototype meeting the needs of Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) personnel.
Under the collaboration framework, Nexa is working with Qualcomm, leveraging its expertise in secure mobile platforms to conduct in-depth testing of 5G sidelink wireless technology. This technology enables LTE and 5G devices to interact directly, providing lower latency and connectivity in areas without cellular coverage, supporting Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X), public safety, and IoT applications. Nexa plans to enable sidelink functionality on select Sonim-branded rugged devices, achieving device-to-device (D2D) communication independent of cellular infrastructure. DHS and other federal agencies requiring continuous communication are expected to benefit from these arrangements.
Following the strategic acquisition of Sonim, Nexa showcased its product portfolio at MWC, including the Rhino Mobility RedCap (Reduced Capability) device, offering enhanced 5G performance for industrial and enterprise applications. The company also launched the Rhino V1 wearable 5G platform, built on Qualcomm's newly released wearable Snapdragon 5G platform, designed for mission-critical applications supporting real-time monitoring, workflow integration, and wearable health tracking, with extended battery life and reliable performance. Nexa stated that these devices demonstrate its ability to create customized Android solutions for specific organizational needs, leveraging scalable platforms and a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)-driven approach to help enterprises deploy solutions faster, reduce costs, and bring innovations to market, driving advancements in industrial IoT, healthcare, and enterprise operations.
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