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Health Net Providing Special Assistance to Members Affected by Winter Storms Throughout California

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's declared state of emergency in Alameda, Butte, Glenn, Lake, Mendocino, Monterey, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Sonoma and Sutter counties, Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, is providing special assistance to assist members affected by the winter storms. Health Net is committed to ensuring its members have uninterrupted access to essential prescription medications, critical Health Net information and healthcare services.

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  • Gavin Newsom's declared state of emergency in Alameda, Butte, Glenn, Lake, Mendocino, Monterey, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Sonoma and Sutter counties, Health Net , one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation , is providing special assistance to assist members affected by the winter storms.
  • Health Net is committed to ensuring its members have uninterrupted access to essential prescription medications, critical Health Net information and healthcare services.
  • Health Net members have access to Managed Health Network (MHN) for coping support including referrals to mental health counselors, local services and phone consultations.
  • Depending on how long the members need additional assistance, Health Net may take additional steps to ensure its members have access to necessary healthcare services.

Norfolk Southern and RapidSOS Unveil New Solution to Make Train Incident Response Safer and Smarter

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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As an industry leader with a focus on advancing safety, Norfolk Southern continuously seeks new ways to partner with first responders.

Key Points: 
  • As an industry leader with a focus on advancing safety, Norfolk Southern continuously seeks new ways to partner with first responders.
  • Rail incidents involving hazardous materials are rare, but when they happen, accurate train information is critical for first responders.
  • "Norfolk Southern is committed to being an industry leader in safety," said John Fleps, Norfolk Southern's Vice President of Safety.
  • "We are thrilled to work with Norfolk Southern to support our heroes in public safety to keep communities prepared and safe."

Health Net Providing Special Assistance to Members Affected by Severe Winter Storms Throughout California

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's declared State of Emergency in Humbolt, Imperial, Los Angeles, Monterey, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Mateo, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz and Ventura counties, Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, is providing special assistance to members affected by the severe winter storms. Health Net wants to ensure its members have access to essential prescription medications, critical Health Net information and other healthcare services should their services be interrupted.

Key Points: 
  • Health Net wants to ensure its members have access to essential prescription medications, critical Health Net information and other healthcare services should their services be interrupted.
  • If their drug store is closed, members can call Health Net at 1-800-400-8987 for assistance.
  • Health Net members can also call Managed Health Network (MHN) for coping support.
  • Depending on how long the members need additional assistance, Health Net may take additional steps to ensure its members have access to necessary healthcare services.

The Canadian National Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation Convention to Take Place September 24-26, 2024 in Ottawa

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Calgary, ALTA, Canada, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CALGARY, ALTA: (January 22, 2024) The Canadian National Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation  Convention (CEPCA) presented by dmg events is launching its inaugural event September 24-26, 2024 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa,  Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • Calgary, ALTA, Canada, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CALGARY, ALTA: (January 22, 2024) The Canadian National Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation  Convention (CEPCA) presented by dmg events is launching its inaugural event September 24-26, 2024 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa,  Ontario.
  • The mission is to connect key stakeholders, private sector, government and Indigenous communities  together to discuss national-level risk assessment, emergency management plans, response plans to manage  disasters, climate adaptation strategies, and innovation and technology in emergency preparedness.
  • The Canadian National Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation Convention is anticipated to  welcome over 6,000 attendees and will include an exhibition floor with over 250 exhibitors, a strategic  conference, technical conference and 1,500 conference delegates.
  • For more  information on the Canadian National Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation Convention, please  visit emergencyexpo.com.

DATAMARK Selected by State of Missouri to Provide Statewide Access to DATAMARK VEP

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DATAMARK, the public safety geographic information systems (GIS) team of Michael Baker International, announced today that the Missouri 911 Service Board has selected cloud-native software as a service (SaaS) solution, DATAMARK VEP, for statewide Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) GIS data management. Under the three-year, $1.2M contract, local data contributors will upload, validate, and resolve anomalies within their GIS data in alignment with Missouri's NG9-1-1 GIS Standards and Best Practices and National Emergency Number Association (NENA) standards for NG9-1-1. This project is funded by the Missouri American Rescue Plan Act 2021, as allocated by Governor Mike Parson and the Missouri General Assembly,

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DATAMARK , the public safety geographic information systems (GIS) team of Michael Baker International , announced today that the Missouri 911 Service Board has selected cloud-native software as a service (SaaS) solution, DATAMARK VEP, for statewide Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) GIS data management.
  • "The Missouri 911 Service Board is confident that DATAMARK's proposed solution and approach will contribute to the success of our NG9-1-1 GIS initiative.
  • Missouri joins the states of Alabama and Idaho in selecting DATAMARK for NG9-1-1 GIS solutions in 2023.
  • "By using DATAMARK VEP to support NG9-1-1 GIS data readiness and aggregation across the state of Missouri, we will be able to improve GIS data quality to support public safety and achieve NG9-1-1 benefits.

Internet Archive's digital library has been found in breach of copyright. The decision has some important implications

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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The Internet Archive was founded in 1996 as a non-profit digital library, aiming to provide “universal access to all knowledge”.

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  • The Internet Archive was founded in 1996 as a non-profit digital library, aiming to provide “universal access to all knowledge”.
  • It started with a project to preserve the World Wide Web.
  • Since 2006, it has also provided a web archiving subscription service to institutions and individuals, allowing them to create digital archives and preserve collections of digital content.

Copyright issues

    • The lending of books that are out of copyright is not controversial, but Internet Archive’s distribution of copyrighted works is problematic.
    • Only one person can borrow any given copy at a time for a limited period.
    • Facilitating access to books in this manner without permission from, or payment to, publishers or authors has been condemned as a “flagrant violation of copyright and authors’ rights”.

Legal implications

    • The Southern District of New York court issued its final order in Hachette v. Internet Archive on March 24, 2023.
    • The consent judgement of August 11 has banned the Open Library from scanning or distributing commercially available books in digital formats.
    • This decision leaves a concerning gap: it does not apply to physical books that are not currently available digitally.
    • For example, authors of out-of-print works may choose to later publish their work in an ebook format and monetise that edition.

Consequences

    • Other libraries in Canada and the US have adopted the practice as an alternative to far more expensive and restrictive ebook licensing.
    • Though the Internet Archive is based in the US, its activities have an effect on the earnings of authors in Australia.
    • In contrast to Canada and the US, controlled digital lending is, in general, not allowed in Australia.
    • If we want authors to survive, we’ve got to stop assuming that authors’ intellectual labour is a public commodity.

Motorola Solutions Among First to Offer Cloud-Based Next Generation Core Services 9-1-1 Technology

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Motorola Solutions* today announced the expansion of its Next Generation Core Services (NGCS) portfolio with the unveiling of CommandCentral Router, one of the industry’s first cloud-based 9-1-1 call routing platforms.

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  • Motorola Solutions* today announced the expansion of its Next Generation Core Services (NGCS) portfolio with the unveiling of CommandCentral Router, one of the industry’s first cloud-based 9-1-1 call routing platforms.
  • Motorola Solutions’ next-generation 9-1-1 call routing solutions are currently relied upon by North American agencies serving approximately 45 million people.
  • “At Berkeley County, we pride ourselves on adopting new technology as a means for better serving our community,” said Gary A.
  • *The 9-1-1 Next Generation Core Services announced in this press release are provisioned by Motorola Solutions, Inc.’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Motorola Solutions Connectivity, Inc.

DATAMARK Selected by New Mexico E9-1-1 Bureau to Provide NG9-1-1 GIS Training

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DATAMARK, the public safety GIS team of Michael Baker International, announced today that the firm has been selected by the New Mexico E9-1-1 Bureau to provide Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) GIS training to Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) and GIS leaders throughout the state. DATAMARK kicked off a recurring series of GIS and addressing best practices training sessions at the New Mexico Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) / National Emergency Number Association (NENA) Conference in Las Cruces, New Mexico, in May 2023.

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  • PITTSBURGH, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DATAMARK , the public safety GIS team of Michael Baker International , announced today that the firm has been selected by the New Mexico E9-1-1 Bureau to provide Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) GIS training to Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) and GIS leaders throughout the state.
  • This project will lay the foundation through valuable knowledge-sharing and training on NG9-1-1 GIS processes and workflows."
  • New Mexico joins a growing list of statewide clients turning to DATAMARK for complex and diverse NG9-1-1 GIS services.
  • The project includes the on-site facilitation of two different educational courses, Intro to NG9-1-1 GIS and NG9-1-1 GIS Transition.

Utah Cuts Misrouted 9-1-1 Calls in Half with Motorola Solutions’ Next Generation 9-1-1 Technology

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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Motorola Solutions will showcase its next generation 9-1-1 call routing and command center solutions - along with its GIS mapping and call handling managed services , which Utah PSAPs also use - at this month’s NENA 2023 conference.

Key Points: 
  • Motorola Solutions will showcase its next generation 9-1-1 call routing and command center solutions - along with its GIS mapping and call handling managed services , which Utah PSAPs also use - at this month’s NENA 2023 conference.
  • “The Utah Communications Authority’s 29 PSAPs field an average of 86,450 9-1-1 calls each month,” said Tina Mathieu, deputy director of the Utah Communications Authority (UCA).
  • “NENA’s i3 standard is the foundation for interoperable, resilient next generation 9-1-1 systems across the nation,” said Brian Fontes, CEO of NENA.
  • *The 9-1-1 Next Generation Core Services announced in this press release are provisioned by Motorola Solutions, Inc.’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Motorola Solutions Connectivity, Inc.

GUERNSEY COUNTY, OHIO 9-1-1 Call Center Goes "NEXT GEN" with deployment of Carbyne APEX i3 Cloud Native Call Taking Platform

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, Ohio, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Residents and visitors in Guernsey County, Ohio are now protected by one of the most technologically advanced 9-1-1 systems in America after the Communications Division of the Guernsey County Sheriff's Office went live with Next Generation 9-1-1 call management software from Carbyne. 

Key Points: 
  • However, the Carbyne APEX solution enables 9-1-1 agencies to deliver i3-compliant NG911 services without first investing in expensive new infrastructure.
  • Carbyne was able to help Guernsey County bring internet access into the center specifically to support the APEX installation.
  • By switching to the APEX cloud platform, the county eliminated the hardware costs and consolidated several operating costs.
  • Says Dave Wilson, President of the Guernsey County Commissioners: "It's going to lead to better services and greater safety for the citizens of Guernsey County."