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GL Communications Inc. a global leader in telecom test and measurement solutions, enhanced their MAPS™ SIP Protocol Emulator (version 8.10.15) with Message Session Relay Protocol (MSRP), that enables MAPS™ SIP software to send and receive 911 Instant Messaging Public safety service providers can deploy this test tool for testing their NG 9-1-1 emergency services and components within the Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet).

“NG9-1-1 networks based on the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) i3 standards define network transformation route to receive and respond to NG9-1-1 emergency requests via multiple media sources such as SMS, Video, Email, and Instant Messaging (IM)”, said Mr. Vijay Kulkarni CEO of GL Communications.

“Major wireless carriers have committed to providing Text-to-911 services to end users. In addition to these primarily carrier dependent services, there are many Over the Top (OTT) IM apps which connect users with the NG9-1-1 system directly”.