A major electric company was heavily criticized for slow reaction and poor public communications after a major power outage across the Northeast United States. Their credibility was on the line and frustration was growing.
The CEO of a major cellular telecommunications company was compelled to solve the problem of interoperability during emergencies as experienced during 9/11 when firemen and police could not communicate with one another.
The leadership of a state university system is concerned for the safety and security of its students and faculty. Many of their campuses are located in disaster-prone areas and they want to do everything they can to prevent injury and damage should a disaster occur.
A nuclear power plant is located near a heavily populated area. Thousands of residents are concerned for their safety and security and a movement is underway to shut the plant down. The controversy boils over. The Governor of the state wants to make sure the tightest security and the best community emergency plans are in place should a disaster occur.
