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California statewide deployment of NG911 ‘on hold’ pending project assessmentCalifornia statewide deployment of NG911 ‘on hold’ pending project assessment

An ambitious plan to transition all public-safety answering points (PSAPs) in the state of California from legacy 911 technology to an IP-based next-generation 911 (NG911) platform has been suspended for months amid safety and financial questions, as well as the “departure” of the longtime champion of the initiative, Walter “Budge” Currier.

byDonny Jackson
Nov 23, 2024
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Dispatch/Call-taking
Motorola Solutions: Jeff Sausman, Jim Wolfinbarger demo VESTA NXT call-handling solutionMotorola Solutions: Jeff Sausman, Jim Wolfinbarger demo VESTA NXT call-handling solution
byDonny Jackson
Sep 10, 2024
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Dispatch/Call-taking
CentralSquare: Amanda Hamilton showcases CAD-to-CAD sharing via Unify platformCentralSquare: Amanda Hamilton showcases CAD-to-CAD sharing via Unify platform
byDonny Jackson
Sep 4, 2024
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JVCKENWOOD: Linda Trine outlines StarGate console's features, coming capabilitiesJVCKENWOOD: Linda Trine outlines StarGate console's features, coming capabilities
byDonny Jackson
Sep 2, 2024
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Incident Command & Situational Awareness
Tait, TE Connectivity: Daniel Draughn, Matthew Johnson explain how Tait R5 delivers command-and-control info to vehiclesTait, TE Connectivity: Daniel Draughn, Matthew Johnson explain how Tait R5 delivers command-and-control info to vehicles
byDonny Jackson
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Tyler Technologies: Josh Marquardt highlights features of configurable CAD systemTyler Technologies: Josh Marquardt highlights features of configurable CAD system
byDonny Jackson
Aug 27, 2024
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AI & Analytics
Comtech: Jamie Hart showcases analytics offering to help 911 centers measure performance
Comtech: Jamie Hart showcases analytics offering to help 911 centers measure performance
Aug 19, 2024
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byDonny Jackson
911
CentralSquare: Kevin Wattenbarger explains how company's 911 solutions help address challenges
CentralSquare: Kevin Wattenbarger explains how company's 911 solutions help address challenges
Aug 15, 2024
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byDonny Jackson
Dispatch/Call-taking
Zetron: Craig Dotson explains how company's solutions can aid emergency response throughout an incident
Zetron: Craig Dotson explains how company's solutions can aid emergency response throughout an incident
Aug 9, 2024
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byDonny Jackson
RapidSOS launches AI-powered Alarm Call Automation solution for 911 centers
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RapidSOS launches AI-powered Alarm Call Automation solution for 911 centers
RapidSOS launches AI-powered Alarm Call Automation solution for 911 centers
Aug 5, 2024
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911
Tait, Frequentis: Tyler Thompson, Reinard van Loo discuss making LifeX platform available to 911 centers in North America
Tait, Frequentis: Tyler Thompson, Reinard van Loo discuss making LifeX platform available to 911 centers in North America
Jul 5, 2024
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7 Min View
byDonny Jackson
Push To X
Catalyst: Robin Grier showcases solution designed to simplify interoperable dispatch using broadband PTT
Catalyst: Robin Grier showcases solution designed to simplify interoperable dispatch using broadband PTT
Jul 1, 2024
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byDonny Jackson
911
‘The sounds of nature’: Cicada noise causes influx of 911 calls in South Carolina town
‘The sounds of nature’: Cicada noise causes influx of 911 calls in South Carolina town
May 3, 2024
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byRyan Kushner
Tait, Frequentis partner to offer LifeX software solution in North America
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Tait, Frequentis partner to offer LifeX software solution in North America
Tait, Frequentis partner to offer LifeX software solution in North America
Apr 2, 2024
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byDonny Jackson
Flying-vehicle startup funded for hydrogen-powered air ambulance
Dispatch/Call-taking
Flying-vehicle startup funded for hydrogen-powered air ambulance
Flying-vehicle startup funded for hydrogen-powered air ambulance
Nov 21, 2023
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byChuck Martin
Emergency dispatch centers are facing a staffing crisis, report says
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Emergency dispatch centers are facing a staffing crisis, report says
Emergency dispatch centers are facing a staffing crisis, report says
Aug 2, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Mel Maier named to succeed Derek Poarch as APCO executive director
Dispatch/Call-taking
Mel Maier named to succeed Derek Poarch as APCO executive director
Mel Maier named to succeed Derek Poarch as APCO executive director
Jul 6, 2023
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byDonny Jackson
Dallas restores core emergency-dispatch systems
Dispatch/Call-taking
Dallas restores core emergency-dispatch systems
Dallas restores core emergency-dispatch systems
May 11, 2023
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byMatt Kapko
Zetron buys GeoConex to integrate CAD expertise
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Zetron buys GeoConex to integrate CAD expertise
Zetron buys GeoConex to integrate CAD expertise
Feb 18, 2023
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byDonny Jackson
Swatting has serious implications and shouldn�’t be ignored
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Swatting has serious implications and shouldn’t be ignored
Swatting has serious implications and shouldn’t be ignored
Dec 1, 2022
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byJohn Chiaramonte
BT emergency-call handlers set to join strike action in UK
Public Safety
BT emergency-call handlers set to join strike action in UK
BT emergency-call handlers set to join strike action in UK
Sep 26, 2022
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byKen Wieland
Necessity indeed is the mother of invention
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Necessity indeed is the mother of invention
Necessity indeed is the mother of invention
Aug 31, 2022
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byGlenn Bischoff
From integrating new technologies to staffing shortages, report highlights challenges faced by 911 answering centers
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From integrating new technologies to staffing shortages, report highlights challenges faced by 911 answering centers
From integrating new technologies to staffing shortages, report highlights challenges faced by 911 answering centers
Aug 25, 2022
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byAndy Castillo
Increase in emergency-response time caused by insufficient staffing, traffic congestion
911
Increase in emergency-response time caused by insufficient staffing, traffic congestion
Increase in emergency-response time caused by insufficient staffing, traffic congestion
Aug 3, 2022
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byAndy Castillo
Tesla recalls 59,000 vehicles over emergency-call software glitch
Public Safety
Tesla recalls 59,000 vehicles over emergency-call software glitch
Tesla recalls 59,000 vehicles over emergency-call software glitch
Jul 6, 2022
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byGraham Hope
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Hexagon, VIDIZMO partner to streamline digital evidence management
Hexagon, VIDIZMO partner to streamline digital evidence management
Mar 12, 2022
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byDonny Jackson
Axon launches Respond platform with cloud-based CAD, integration support
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Axon launches Respond platform with cloud-based CAD, integration support
Axon launches Respond platform with cloud-based CAD, integration support
Aug 26, 2020
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byDonny Jackson
RapidDeploy sees its cloud-native 911 solutions gain acceptance during COVID-19 pandemic
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RapidDeploy sees its cloud-native 911 solutions gain acceptance during COVID-19 pandemic
RapidDeploy sees its cloud-native 911 solutions gain acceptance during COVID-19 pandemic
Jul 8, 2020
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byDonny Jackson
Axon says it will offer cloud-based CAD services during the second half of this year
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Axon says it will offer cloud-based CAD services during the second half of this year
Axon says it will offer cloud-based CAD services during the second half of this year
Mar 3, 2020
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byDonny Jackson
City of Oakland turns to Motorola Solutions’ cloud-based disaster-recovery service for CAD
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City of Oakland turns to Motorola Solutions’ cloud-based disaster-recovery service for CAD
City of Oakland turns to Motorola Solutions’ cloud-based disaster-recovery service for CAD
Jan 24, 2020
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byDonny Jackson
Motorola Solutions enhances its commercial portfolio by acquiring Avtec
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Motorola Solutions enhances its commercial portfolio by acquiring Avtec
Motorola Solutions enhances its commercial portfolio by acquiring Avtec
Mar 12, 2019
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byDonny Jackson
ITC ruling against Hytera for infringing on Motorola Solutions patents effective today
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ITC ruling against Hytera for infringing on Motorola Solutions patents effective today
ITC ruling against Hytera for infringing on Motorola Solutions patents effective today
Jan 16, 2019
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byDonny Jackson
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TriTech Software Systems buys Tiburon
TriTech Software Systems buys Tiburon
Feb 6, 2015
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byDonny Jackson
NYC transitions to new CAD system, experiences outage
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NYC transitions to new CAD system, experiences outage
NYC transitions to new CAD system, experiences outage
May 30, 2013
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Boston readies for its new CAD system logo in a gray background | Boston readies for its new CAD system
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Boston readies for its new CAD system
Boston readies for its new CAD system
Mar 14, 2013
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byDonny Jackson

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