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APCO officials stress need for NG911 interoperability

Next-generation 911 (NG911) systems should let 911 centers handle all forms of multimedia—voice, text, data, photos and video—and interoperate with other NG911 systems, but public-safety jurisdictions have to specify these characteristics in their procurements or risk facing disappointment and extra costs, according to APCO officials. Jeff Cohen, APCO’s chief counsel and director of government relations, […]

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Sarasota County, Fla., 911 turns to RapidDeploy for cloud-native CAD solution

Sarasota County, Fla., yesterday announced that it has selected RapidDeploy to provide its 911 emergency communications center with a new cloud-based computer-aided dispatch (CAD)—or cloud-aided dispatch—in an effort to improve the center’s flexibility, operations and security, according to a county official. Sarasota County 911 Director Sally Lawrence said moving her center’s CAD system to the […]

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FirstNet making an impact early in three communities, speakers say

Public-safety users have been able to subscribe to FirstNet for only two years, but the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) is making a significant impact on the operations of several first-responder agencies, providing cost-effective data and deployable support immediately and a mission-critical voice option in the future. John Cueto, police chief for the Town of […]

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EMS: Kevin McGinnis describes broadband effect on rural-patient treatment, impact of new ET3 model

Kevin McGinnis, former FirstNet Authority board member, member of the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) and program manager for the National Association of State EMS Officials, explains how the development of broadband services like FirstNet and the Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) payment model being piloted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid […]

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L3Harris: Don Griffis showcases integration of XL-200 radio with SCBA mask from MSA

Don Griffis, product manager at L3Harris, explains the benefits of the company’s XL-200 portable radio being integrated with an SCBA mask from MSA to deliver clearer audio communications in a fireground scenario. Griffis spoke with IWCE’s Urgent Communications Editor Donny Jackson during the APCO 2019 event in Baltimore.

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Newscan: Hackers behind Texas ransomware attacks want $2.5 million

Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Hackers behind Texas ransomware attacks want $2.5 million While one Texas county shook off ransomware, small cities took full punch Employees connect Ukraine nuclear plant to the Internet, so they can mine cryptocurrency What3words: The app that can save your life With first-ever FAA waiver, U.S. closes in […]

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Nokia: Fabricio Velez talks about benefits of IMS-based proposal for NG911

Fabricio Velez of Nokia outlines the advantages that public-safety answering points (PSAPs) can realize by implementing a next-generation 911 (NG911) system that leverages the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) infrastructure that is a common element of most modern broadband systems. Velez spoke with IWCE’s Urgent Communications Editor Donny Jackson during the APCO 2019 event in […]

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Hexagon: Jessica Enewold demonstrates capabilities of company’s analytics solution

Jessica Enewold of Hexagon explains how the company’s analytics solution prepares and processes large amounts of data into information that can help public safety make real-time decisions and compile reports that identify relevant trends. Enewold spoke with IWCE’s Urgent Communications Editor Donny Jackson during the APCO 2019 event in Baltimore.

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Hexagon: Paul Hager, Kalyn Sims showcase OnCall CAD system flexibility, new interface

Paul Hager (left), a systems consultant for Hexagon and Hexagon CTO Kalyn Sims highlight key features of the OnCall portfolio of computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and other related functionality. Hexagon has revamped its offering to make the platform accessible to Tier 2 and Tier 3 entities, as well as its traditional larger-agency customers. Enhancements to […]

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Motorola Solutions: Bethany Simon outlines key features of KVL 5000

Bethany Simon, a Motorola Solutions product manager, describes features of the KVL 5000, which lets radio personnel load encryption keys into secure communications products, such as P25 radios. Simon spoke with IWCE’s Urgent Communications Editor Donny Jackson during the APCO 2019 event in Baltimore.

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APCO officials stress need for NG911 interoperability

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Sarasota County, Fla., 911 turns to RapidDeploy for cloud-native CAD solution

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FirstNet making an impact early in three communities, speakers say

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EMS: Kevin McGinnis describes broadband effect on rural-patient treatment, impact of new ET3 model

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L3Harris: Don Griffis showcases integration of XL-200 radio with SCBA mask from MSA

News

Newscan: Hackers behind Texas ransomware attacks want $2.5 million

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Nokia: Fabricio Velez talks about benefits of IMS-based proposal for NG911

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Hexagon: Jessica Enewold demonstrates capabilities of company’s analytics solution

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Hexagon: Paul Hager, Kalyn Sims showcase OnCall CAD system flexibility, new interface

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Motorola Solutions: Bethany Simon outlines key features of KVL 5000

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