by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 1, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
Zello, the leading provider of push-to-talk, live voice technology that connects 150 million users globally, today unveils a set of new features to address the communication and collaboration needs of transportation teams. Modeled after walkie talkies, Zello’s push-to-talk app runs alongside dispatch software on both desktop and mobile, so transportation teams can communicate with the push of a button, connecting drivers directly to the first available dispatcher, without crowding channels with chatter from other conversations…
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 1, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
In order to reinforce its position in the public-safety market, Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI – Free Report) recently announced the acquisition of Callyo — a leading provider of advanced mobile technology for law enforcement purposes — for an undisclosed amount. Apparently, the state-of-the-art mobile applications from Callyo will help Motorola enhance its mission-critical communications infrastructure, while boosting productivity for seamless operations…
by ECC Editor | Aug 29, 2020 | Articles, Report
The NENA Managing & Monitoring NG9‑1‑1 Information Document provides guidance to 9-1-1 authorities at all levels, and to their vendors, on considerations and best practices for monitoring and managing NG9-1-1 services and infrastructure. The document covers end-state NG9-1-1 deployments and transitional deployments moving toward full NG9-1-1 functionality. This document contains information and advice; it does not contain requirements or specifications… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Aug 29, 2020 | Articles
It’s hard to believe the changes we’ve endured in our PSAPs in only the first half of 2020. Just a few months ago, we were discussing the evolution to visual content. Little did we know that the uncertainty of COVID-19, coupled with social unrest, would force PSAPs to not only consider, but implement, technologies that weren’t on their radar six months ago. Among them are cloud technologies… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Aug 29, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
FirstNet stands at the ready to be there to support public safety’s response and recovery to Hurricane Laura. Natural disasters are hard to predict, and with Hurricane Laura projected to make landfall as a Category 4 storm, preparation is key. Our focus is on serving as public safety’s network partner to help first responders stay connected and operate faster, safer and more effectively when lives are on the line. That’s why we’ll be with those on the front lines every step of the way during these challenging times.
Here’s 5 reasons why first responders can count on their network: READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Aug 27, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
Sixteen states enacted 22 bills in 2018 aimed at supporting and improving the efficiency of the 911 component of public emergency communication services operations.
Although fewer states passed legislation pertaining to Next Generation 911 (NG911) in 2018 than in past years, at least four states—Colorado, Iowa, Maryland and Virginia—passed NG911-related legislation. NG911 is an internet protocol (IP)-based system that allows users to send digital information such as photos, text messages or videos, in addition to phone calls, to 911 call centers and reroute 911 calls among 911 call centers. A total of 20 states have adopted a statewide NG911 plan and 22 reported being in the installation and testing phase of NG911 component implementation, according to the 2017 National 911 Progress Report… READ MORE
