Intrado: Steve Lowe discusses strategies to ensure that next-gen data does not overwhelm 911 telecommunicators

Intrado is a proud sponsor of four-time Iditarod champion, Martin Buser, and his sled dog team during the 2014 Iditarod. During this video, Buser explains how the Iditarod is a jump into the unknown, but his expertise and experienced team get him through in winning fashion. Let Intrado help you safely navigate the unknown of NextGen 9-1-1.

There was no shortage of important stories in 2013. Here are five that we think were among the most interesting and notable. On Thursday, we’ll present five more.

North American public-safety-communications vendor Airbus DS Communications gets a "for sale" sign placed on it less than two months after changing its name from Cassidian Communications, because international parent company Airbus Group has decided to divest business units that are not focused on aircraft-related industries.

Following the recent tragic shootings in Chattanooga, officials at the Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC) began discussing the significance of the final text message sent by Lance Cpl. Squire Wells. His two-word warning to his girlfriend illustrates how much we have come to rely on our smartphones in an emergency.