BlueLine Grid, an identity-based mobile communications platform, closed a strategic investment and technology development agreement with In-Q-Tel, BlueLine Grid said on Thursday.
In-Q-Tel is a not-for-profit investment firm that funds innovative technologies to support the U.S. intelligence community.
BlueLine Grid uses a secure mobile messaging platform based on verified identity to aid interoperability communications and information sharing challenges for government agencies and enterprise customers. The platform connects local, state, and federal agencies with each other and provides the ability for teams to create a common operating picture and transmit messages, video, voice, and data, the company said.
“BlueLine Grid solves interoperability and information sharing challenges for public safety agencies, and that translates immediately into critical productivity improvements for private enterprise as well. We are excited to be partnering with In-Q-Tel to develop our solutions for new jurisdictions and companies across the country,” Jack Weiss, president of BlueLine Grid, said in a statement.
Jay Emmanuel, senior vice president of IQT’s mobility practice, added that “BlueLine Grid has proven to be an effective communication and collaboration tool for law enforcement and first responders. This investment will further development of the BlueLine platform to serve our customers in the national security community.”