About the expert
Nick Ross spent over a decade serving with UK forces as a reconnaissance operator - the eyes and ears of the force on the ground. His firsthand experience with the limitations of field communications shaped his understanding of what defense truly needs from collaboration technology.
Now as Director for Defense & National Security at Pexip, Nick bridges the gap between operational reality and technological capability, working with NATO partners, Ministries of Defense, and defense industrial organizations to deliver sovereign, resilient video collaboration where the mission demands it.
Key insights from an expert
In modern defense, collaboration isn't optional—it's operational.
The reconnaissance gap
Video transforms one-way reporting into two-way collaboration—enabling tactical teams to share visually with HQ.
Information dominance
The modern battlefield generates overwhelming volumes of data from sensors and intelligence feeds. Secure video enables commanders to synthesize information faster, using both verbal and non-verbal communication.
Video in battle management
Pexip's integration into SitaWare allows commanders to select any callsign on the map and immediately have a collaborative video experience—embedding video directly into third-party battle management systems.
Coalition interoperability via FMN
Pexip is configured into several nations' FMN systems. When coalition partners must act, they connect into NATO using Pexip's video for collaborative experiences with all partners and NATO headquarters.
Data-centric security
Data-centric security enables fine-grained, attribute-based access control. Commanders control exactly what information is shared, with whom, and when—without rebuilding infrastructure.
Sovereign control at every level
Pexip's powerful video interoperability engine protects existing technology investments while enabling deployment across any environment, from HQ to forward-deployed tactical systems.
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