Emergency services

AeroDefense Participates in NYC Dense Urban Environment Drone Detection Experiment

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Dense Urban Environments (DUEs) challenge drone detection systems due to heavy Radio Frequency (RF) traffic and large obstructions.

Key Points: 
  • Dense Urban Environments (DUEs) challenge drone detection systems due to heavy Radio Frequency (RF) traffic and large obstructions.
  • AeroDefense tested its RF-based AirWarden system temporary/portable and vehicle-based sensors that operate while in motion.
  • About AeroDefense: AeroDefense offers fixed and mobile drone detection solutions for stadiums, airports, correctional facilities, military forces, and other critical infrastructure.
  • AeroDefenses patented Radio Frequency (RF) based drone detection system, AirWarden, detects, classifies, locates, and tracks both drone and pilot simultaneously, providing actionable intelligence to respond effectively (and safely) to drone threats.

Logos Technologies Successfully Flight Tests SPRITE Multi-Sensor Pod for Office of Naval Research

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210727005050/en/
    The Logos Multi-Modal Sensor Pod houses three sensor modalities in one lightweight pod.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    A U.S. military version of the companys platform-agnostic Multi-Modal Sensor Pod (MMSP), SPRITE was flown on a manned Cessna 337 Super Skymaster.
  • We had SPRITE flying between four and five hours a day for a whole week, said Chris Stellman, lead principal scientist and program manager for Logos Technologies.
  • The SPRITE pod houses an ultra-light Logos Technologies RedKite WAMI sensor, a high-definition spotter camera, and commercial shortwave infrared hyperspectral sensor.

Infinipoint Launches First Device-Identity-as-a-Service (DIaaS) Solution

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Infinipoint is pioneering the DIaaS security category and is the only solution that provides Single Sign-On (SSO) authorization integrated with risk-based policies and one-click remediation for non-compliant and vulnerable devices.

Key Points: 
  • Infinipoint is pioneering the DIaaS security category and is the only solution that provides Single Sign-On (SSO) authorization integrated with risk-based policies and one-click remediation for non-compliant and vulnerable devices.
  • Infinipoint is able to do all this in a productive way that maintains business continuity with no disruption to the workforce.
  • The Infinipoint DIaaS solution is the only one on the market built by design to meet these requirements.
  • "Infinipoint delivers the missing piece of the puzzle, and together we are delivering an innovative solution for a recent and critical problem."

AtNetPlus Awarded Best MSP and Best Workplace

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

AtNetPlus has been a recipient of the MSP501 award consecutively for the past 3 years.

Key Points: 
  • AtNetPlus has been a recipient of the MSP501 award consecutively for the past 3 years.
  • AtNetPlus was also featured in Ohio Business Magazines Best Workplaces in Ohio.
  • If you or someone you know is ready to join this growing team, AtNetPlus is currently hiring for multiple positions:
    As an IT Managed Service provider, AtNetPlus helps businesses take control of their technology.They work with companies to implement the best solutions that fit their needs all within their budget.
  • By offering peace of mind through 24 x 7 network monitoring, help desk support, security services, and business continuity/data backup solutions, AtNetPlus earns a spot at the table with other essential business partners.

U.S. Autonomous Drone Maker Skydio Announces Product Availability and Expansion to Australia and New Zealand

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Skydio solves these challenges transforming drones into intelligent AI-powered devices that are fundamentally simpler, safer and more cost effective to operate. The introduction of Skydio 2 in 2019 marked the beginning of an ambitious innovation roadmap to take drones into the age of AI-driven autonomy--an agenda that accelerated in 2021 with the release of the Skydio X2 (recipient of CES’s 2021 Best of Innovation Award), Skydio 3D Scan, and Skydio Cloud.

Key Points: 
  • Skydio , the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, today announced the general availability of its breakthrough autonomous drone Skydio 2 and integrated software solutions - Skydio Autonomy Enterprise Foundation , 3D Scan and Cloud - for enterprise and public sector customers in Australia and New Zealand.
  • Autonomous drones have finally arrived and I couldn't be more excited about joining the clear leader in this space, Skydio.
  • I look forward to working with Enterprise and Public Sector customers in Australia and New Zealand to introduce Skydios AI-powered autonomous drones to their fleets.
  • said Ed Boxall Managing Director
    We are excited to partner with Skydio to bring US-Manufactured, AI-Powered Autonomous Drones to Public Safety across Australia and New Zealand.

Survivors Serve Open Records Request for Documents Related to Search for Mass Graves Connected to 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Lessie Benningfield (“Mother Randle”), Viola Fletcher (“Mother Fletcher”), and Hughes Van Ellis, all centenarian survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, have served open records requests (ORR) for documents related to the ongoing search for mass graves in Tulsa.

Key Points: 
  • Lessie Benningfield (Mother Randle), Viola Fletcher (Mother Fletcher), and Hughes Van Ellis, all centenarian survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, have served open records requests (ORR) for documents related to the ongoing search for mass graves in Tulsa.
  • The open records request aims to ensure that the search is conducted in a fully transparent manner, and that justice is achieved for the victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre.
  • "The City of Tulsa and related governmental agencies and bodies have denied justice to survivors and concealed the truth about the Massacre for 100 years.
  • 24A.1 et seq., the ORR requests a copy of all documents regarding, discussing, referencing, or wherein the subject matter relates to the search for and/or investigation of mass graves connected to the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

Safer Buildings Coalition and NICET Announce National In-Building Public Safety Communications Certification Program Is Now Available

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

The Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC), the only trade association purpose-built to lead national policy and education for in-building wireless services, and the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) , a personnel certification authority for various technical fields, are pleased to announce their collaboration in creating a new In-Building Public Safety Communications (IB-PSC) certification program, available now.

Key Points: 
  • The Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC), the only trade association purpose-built to lead national policy and education for in-building wireless services, and the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) , a personnel certification authority for various technical fields, are pleased to announce their collaboration in creating a new In-Building Public Safety Communications (IB-PSC) certification program, available now.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210720005185/en/
    Chip Hollis, Senior Director, Credentials and Administration for National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), announces the availability of the first NICET Certification Test for the IB-PSC program, in collaboration with the Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC).
  • Technician Level II and III are expected to become available later in 2021, while the Design track will debut in the coming weeks.
  • While NICET developed the certification program, SBC, in parallel but independently, is creating an IB-PSC handbook and study guide.

King County Increases Patrols to Monitor for Distracted Drivers in Fourth Year of E-DUI Law

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Monday, July 19, 2021

The King County Target Zero Task Force today announced law enforcement agencies in King County are deploying High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) patrols from July 25 to August 7 to monitor distracted drivers violating Washingtons Driving Under the Influence of Electronics (E-DUI) law.

Key Points: 
  • The King County Target Zero Task Force today announced law enforcement agencies in King County are deploying High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) patrols from July 25 to August 7 to monitor distracted drivers violating Washingtons Driving Under the Influence of Electronics (E-DUI) law.
  • Distracted driving remains a priority for the King County Target Zero Task Force and the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission.
  • This is the third year HVE patrols have been deployed since Governor Jay Inslee signed the E-DUI law into effect four years ago.
  • The King County Target Zero Task Force recently conducted a survey of over 900 King County motorists to learn how well they understand and adhere to the E-DUI law.

Veritone to Provide Six Months of Video Redaction Software to Law Enforcement Agencies in Receipt of Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Grant for Body-Worn Cameras

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Monday, July 19, 2021

Used by hundreds of law enforcement agencies across the country, Veritone Redact helps agencies significantly reduce the labor intensive task of redacting personally identifiable information (PII) within video and audio evidence.

Key Points: 
  • Used by hundreds of law enforcement agencies across the country, Veritone Redact helps agencies significantly reduce the labor intensive task of redacting personally identifiable information (PII) within video and audio evidence.
  • By greatly accelerating the timely release of video evidence from officer-involved incidents, agencies enhance their transparency and build trust within the communities they serve.
  • While these findings are clearly beneficial to agencies and communities alike, this massive collection of video files has introduced unintended consequences.
  • Thankfully, we were introduced to Veritone and the amount of time we have subsequently saved by using their automated redaction software is incalculable.

Everbridge Selected to Power Countrywide Public Warning System in Estonia, ‘the Most Advanced Digital Society in the World’

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Monday, July 19, 2021

Home to 1.3 million residents and a popular destination for 3.2 million annual tourists, Wired magazine named Estonia the most advanced digital society in the world.

Key Points: 
  • Home to 1.3 million residents and a popular destination for 3.2 million annual tourists, Wired magazine named Estonia the most advanced digital society in the world.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210719005173/en/
    Everbridge Selected to Power Countrywide Public Warning System in Estonia, the Most Advanced Digital Society in the World (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Estonia will deploy Everbridge to power its population warning system, leveraging Everbridges next-generation, end-to-end Public Warning solution, featuring a unique multi-channel front-end console with the ability to transmit a combination of cell broadcast and location-based SMS alerts for countrywide alerting.
  • Everbridge met all of our stringent needs for a public warning system and delivered a solution that is easy-to-use, secure and comprehensive.
  • Given Estonias reputation as a global leader in digital transformation, we are honored to power their countrywide Public Warning system, said Valerie Risk, Vice President of Public Warning Solutions at Everbridge.