Samsung Displays, together with collaboration and
analysis tools from VirnetX and OmniTeq, power a world-class
command and control center backed by military-grade security
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J., March 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Electronics America,
Inc., has partnered with VirnetX Holding Corporation (NYSE:
VHC), an Internet security software and technology company, to
outfit the Skinwalker Ranch investigation team's world-class
command center with cutting-edge displays and collaboration tools.
The team currently uses the technology to scientifically document
and analyze unidentified aerial phenomena at the 512-acre ranch,
where its work is also the subject of the History Channel's hit
show, "The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch."
Skinwalker Ranch in eastern Utah has long been a hotbed of paranormal and
extraterrestrial activity, including reports of unidentified flying
objects, radio frequency and GPS interference and unexplained
lights and frequencies. In 2016, Brandon Fugal, Chairman and
co-owner of the intermountain operation of global commercial real
estate company Colliers International, acquired the ranch and set
out to scientifically investigate the unexplained activities. To
support this groundbreaking research, Fugal wanted to provide his
team with a secure infrastructure and the latest hardware and
software to intelligently integrate and analyze all the images,
videos and data captured throughout the expansive property.
"I am proud to be working with the team at Samsung and VirnetX
to incorporate the most advanced technology platforms to aid our
investigation of this most unique location," said Brandon
Fugal.
The Skinwalker Ranch investigation team worked closely with
Samsung and VirnetX to create a one-of-a-kind, technology-enabled
command center dedicated to learning and researching paranormal
phenomena. Today, the team uses VirnetX's military-grade
videoconferencing solution, War Room, for encrypted communications
between a private airport hangar in Utah Valley and the command
center to manage transportation to and from the ranch. The War Room
software is optimized to work with Samsung Interactive Displays
installed throughout the facility.
"We are excited to work with Samsung in the scientific
exploration of unidentified aerial phenomena activity at Skinwalker
Ranch," said Kendall Larsen, VirnetX
CEO and President. "VirnetX provides a secure mesh to the Samsung
digital displays and all the information gathered at Skinwalker
Ranch. Our War Room video conferencing provides military-grade
security and runs beautifully on Samsung displays. War Room video
conferencing is impenetrable."
Samsung outfitted the innovative data and command center with
numerous displays to monitor real-time security and satellite
footage across the ranch. The investigation team uses the Samsung
Interactive Display with AI analytics platform AThENA by OmniTeq to
handle all data analysis, research and collaboration. Each day,
AThENA aggregates and processes millions of data points collected
by the researchers. The Samsung Interactive Displays make it easy
to examine the data and review recorded video evidence directly on
the screen. Built-in collaborative tools enable the researchers to
annotate and share data and screenshots all from the same
interface.
"While the Skinwalker Ranch team is conducting unprecedented
research, its world-class, highly secure facility offers a model
blueprint for all command and control centers," said David Phelps, Head of the Display Division,
Samsung Electronics America. "A well-designed command center should
empower its staff to ingest vast information in a clear, defined
way for easy situational awareness and decision-making. Display
technology can play a central role in facilitating team
collaboration and understanding of what is happening during
tactical operations in the field or with something outside of this
world."
In addition to Samsung Displays, the Skinwalker Ranch team uses
Samsung tablets to collect data during investigations out on the
ranch. All data captured on the tablets in the field is
automatically and securely sent back to the main command center for
real-time collaboration and analysis.
Read the case study to learn more about Samsung and
VirnetX's innovative work with Skinwalker Ranch to investigate
unidentified aerial phenomena. To discover how Samsung solutions
empower mission-critical command centers and workforces, please
visit
www.samsung.com/us/business/solutions/industries/government/.
About Skinwalker Ranch
Recognized as the most
scientifically studied paranormal hotspot on the planet, Skinwalker
Ranch is a 512-acre secure site that has been monitored for decades
with armed security and surveillance 24/7/365. This remote location
was involved with a Pentagon-funded black budget project studying
UFO activity, cattle mutilations and strange phenomena and is also
known as a living laboratory for studying unexplained phenomena.
For more information visit www.Skinwalker-Ranch.com.
About VirnetX
VirnetX Holding Corporation is an
Internet security software and technology company with patented
technology for Zero Trust Network Access ("ZTNA") based secure
network communications. VirnetX software and technology solutions,
including its Secure Domain Name Registry and Technology, VirnetX
One™, VirnetX War Room™, VirnetX Matrix™, and Gabriel Connection
Technology™, are designed to be device and location independent,
and enable a secure real-time communication environment for all
types of enterprise applications, services, and critical
infrastructures. The Company's patent portfolio includes over 200
U.S. and foreign granted patents, validations, and pending
applications. For more information, please visit virnetx.com.
About Samsung Electronics America
Samsung inspires the
world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and
technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs,
smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, home appliances, network
systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions, and
delivering a seamless connected experience through its SmartThings
ecosystem and open collaboration with partners. For the latest
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