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Omnilert Announces the Industry's First AI Gun Detection Appliance Featuring the Hardware, Software and Services Needed to Quickly and Affordably Bring Active Shooter Protection to the Masses

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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LEESBURG, Va., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnilert, a leader in active shooter solutions, today announced the Omnilert Gun Detect™ Appliance, a fully integrated AI visual gun detection system that combines the hardware, software and services required to turn existing security cameras into an active shooter protection system for schools and universities, places of worship, small and mid-size organizations, as well as large, multi-site international business chains. This one compact appliance not only replaces large, complex and costly server equipment, but it is also configured to be easy to install and maintain whether a facility has 10 cameras or 10,000 across hundreds of locations. With the Omnilert Gun Detect Appliance, a new market of customers can now take advantage of life-saving AI visual gun detection that can identify a weapon in a fraction of a second, and once verified can automatically initiate a robust response to lock doors, warn those in harm's way and notify first responders.

Key Points: 
  • Complex video analytics and AI processing of video streams have typically required high performance GPUs and costly server platforms.
  • Omnilert Gun Detect and the Gun Detect Appliance solves these problems by combining the hardware, software, monitoring services, integrations and direct public safety answering point (PSAP) connections in one easy-to-deploy solution.
  • The technical specifications of the appliance include the following:
    The Omnilert Gun Detect Appliance is shipping and available today.
  • The Omnilert Gun Detect Appliance can be seen this week at the ISC West conference in Las Vegas.

Singlewire Software Adds Integration with RapidDeploy to Strengthen Emergency Response Solutions for Schools

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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MADISON, Wis., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Singlewire Software (Singlewire), the leader in solutions that help keep people safe and informed, announces its integration partnership with RapidDeploy, the leader in cloud-native technology solutions for public safety, to enhance emergency response capabilities for schools. By integrating Singlewire's award-winning InformaCast technology with RapidDeploy's next generation 911 (NG911) Radius Mapping solution, the companies aim to empower public safety to respond swiftly and effectively to critical incidents, enhancing the safety and security of students, faculty and staff.

Key Points: 
  • MADISON, Wis., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Singlewire Software (Singlewire), the leader in solutions that help keep people safe and informed, announces its integration partnership with RapidDeploy , the leader in cloud-native technology solutions for public safety, to enhance emergency response capabilities for schools.
  • "By integrating Singlewire's InformaCast panic button solutions with RapidDeploy, we are providing a single platform for all emergency notification solutions, allowing schools and first responders to streamline response efforts and reduce response times.
  • "Our partnership with RapidDeploy combines two powerful safety solutions, enabling schools to enhance their emergency response capabilities and better protect students, teachers and first responders."
  • The integration partnership between RapidDeploy and Singlewire aligns with the immediate market need to align with school safety regulations, such as Alyssa's Law, by delivering enhanced emergency 911 response capabilities to schools.

Eventide Communications Advocates for the Future of Emergency Response with iCERT at IWCE 2024

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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LITTLE FERRY, N.J., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eventide Communications, a recognized leader in mission-critical recording systems, is set to participate in the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) 2024 in Orlando, Florida, highlighting its commitment to the future of emergency response technologies.

Key Points: 
  • LITTLE FERRY, N.J., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eventide Communications, a recognized leader in mission-critical recording systems, is set to participate in the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) 2024 in Orlando, Florida, highlighting its commitment to the future of emergency response technologies.
  • As an active corporate member of the Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT), Eventide Communications is at the forefront of recording technologies that enhance public safety communications.
  • The company supports various iCERT events and initiatives, including their upcoming "PSAP of the Future" showcase, sponsored by iCERT and IWCE, which will be featured at the IWCE 2024 Expo Hall March 27-28.
  • For more information on Eventide Communications' latest innovations for PSAPs and their promotion of the "PSAP of the Future" initiative, please visit https://eventidecommunications.com/psapofthefuture/ .

NICE Announces Opening of Nominations for its 2024 PSAPs’ Finest Awards Recognizing Emergency Communications Professionals

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that it has opened nominations for the 2024 PSAPs' Finest Awards , an annual recognition program for emergency communications center (ECC) professionals.

Key Points: 
  • NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that it has opened nominations for the 2024 PSAPs' Finest Awards , an annual recognition program for emergency communications center (ECC) professionals.
  • Chris Wooten, Executive Vice President, NICE, said, “When lives are on the line, Emergency Communications Centers answer the call and connect people who are experiencing emergencies to life-saving services.
  • NICE’s PSAPs’ Finest Awards pay tribute to the heroic actions of all first, first responders who execute flawlessly every day to make emergency communications work.”
    Now entering its nineteenth year, NICE’s PSAPs’ Finest Awards program is open to all PSAPs, whether or not they are customers of NICE.
  • To submit a nomination for any of the PSAPs' Finest Awards categories or to read about previous winners, please visit the PSAPs' Finest website .

SDS Takes Home ASTORS Platinum Award, Capping Off a Year of Prestigious Accolades

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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The American Security Today’s (AST) ASTORS Platinum Award for Best Gunshot Detection Solution.

Key Points: 
  • The American Security Today’s (AST) ASTORS Platinum Award for Best Gunshot Detection Solution.
  • This recent achievement caps off a year of numerous recognitions and highlights the company's innovative SDS Indoor Gunshot Detection System.
  • The award-winning SDS Indoor Gunshot Detection System and its technology advancements in 2023 now includes the groundbreaking feature called ResponderLink.
  • The ASTORS Platinum Award is the crowning achievement in a year of industry recognition for SDS.

Mission Critical Partners Selected to Support Critical Technology Upgrades at Suburban Chicago 911 Center

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - Mission Critical Partners (MCP) announced that the West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center (WSCDC) in River Forest, Illinois, awarded the firm a contract to support the center in its effort to upgrade its computer-aided dispatch and records-management systems.

Key Points: 
  • STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - Mission Critical Partners (MCP) announced that the West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center (WSCDC) in River Forest, Illinois, awarded the firm a contract to support the center in its effort to upgrade its computer-aided dispatch and records-management systems.
  • We're thrilled with the opportunity to help West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center advance these critical systems to enhance its service offering.
  • It also serves as the primary dispatch center for Mutual-Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Division 11 and its telecommunicators monitor fire and burglar alarms for about 175 businesses.
  • "We're thrilled with the opportunity to help West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center advance these critical systems to enhance its service offering."

DATAMARK Extends Partnership with Alabama 911 Board Through 2026

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
PSAP, Information system, Data collection, Partnership, ECD, Interim National Government, Next Generation 9-1-1, GIS, Education, Asset management

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DATAMARK, the public safety geographic information systems (GIS) team of Michael Baker International, announced today that the Alabama 911 Board has selected the team to continue providing statewide Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) GIS solutions through 2026. The $4.3M contract ensures that the state's 85 Emergency Communications Districts (ECDs) will have the power to validate, update and aggregate GIS data in alignment with NG9-1-1 standards through DATAMARK's cloud-native software-as-a-service solution, DATAMARK VEP, and mobile field verification application, VEP Verify. Additionally, DATAMARK will continue providing NG9-1-1 GIS program management support through local, regional and statewide GIS education and authoritative web map services used by Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) call handling systems.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DATAMARK , the public safety geographic information systems (GIS) team of Michael Baker International , announced today that the Alabama 911 Board has selected the team to continue providing statewide Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) GIS solutions through 2026.
  • "Our partnership with the Alabama 911 Board is extremely important to our entire team," said Robert Murphy, Interim National Director at DATAMARK.
  • "The Alabama 911 Board entrusted us to help build and transition GIS data for all 85 ECDs to support NG9-1-1 in 2020.
  • Over the past three years, DATAMARK has partnered with the Alabama 911 Board to ensure NG9-1-1 GIS data readiness for every ECD across the state through education, robust software and service offerings.

New Book and Comprehensive Training Course Transforming 911 Telecommunication

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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It is accompanied by our extensive new 40-hour basic telecommunicator training course.

Key Points: 
  • It is accompanied by our extensive new 40-hour basic telecommunicator training course.
  • "Recruit to Responder" is more than a book; it is a blueprint for success in the high-stakes world of emergency communications.
  • Complementing the book, Equature's comprehensive training course covers a wide range of topics crucial for effective emergency communication.
  • Spanning 40 hours, the course includes immersive training in areas such as crisis management, effective communication, technology utilization, and stress management.

Arizona Selects Motorola Solutions’ Rave Alert As State Emergency Notification System

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced that the state of Arizona has selected Rave Alert to enable emergency notification and reverse 9-1-1 alerting in its 81 public safety answering points (PSAPs).

Key Points: 
  • Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced that the state of Arizona has selected Rave Alert to enable emergency notification and reverse 9-1-1 alerting in its 81 public safety answering points (PSAPs).
  • With the deployment of Rave Alert, 9-1-1 centers throughout Arizona can now work together to issue consistent public safety notifications, resident polls, emergency evacuation notices, Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) messages from FEMA and other timely communications.
  • “Our collaboration with Arizona marks the 15th statewide deployment of Rave technologies,” said Todd Piett, corporate vice president, Command Center SaaS Operations at Motorola Solutions.
  • The state of Arizona also uses Motorola Solutions’ ASTRO® P25 radio network and APX™ radios for voice communications, VESTA® 9-1-1 for call handling and Flex for dispatch and records management.

NICE Announces 2023 PSAPs’ Finest Award Winners for Achievements in Emergency Communications

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced the winners of its 2023 PSAPs' Finest Awards.

Key Points: 
  • NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced the winners of its 2023 PSAPs' Finest Awards.
  • Now in its eighteenth year, NICE’s PSAPs’ Finest Awards recognize dedicated individuals and team standouts in public safety emergency communications.
  • Honorees are recognized for their Lifetime Achievements and for going Above & Beyond, and in the following additional categories: Director, Line Supervisor, Technician, Trainer, Telecommunicator, Innovator and PSAP of the Year.
  • We are pleased to offer this program to honor the every-day heroes, innovators and leaders in emergency communications.”
    The PSAPs' Finest Awards Program is made possible by emergency communications professionals who volunteer their time to judge each submitted nomination.