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GammaTech Introduces Its Newest Mobile Rugged, Convertible Durabook Notebook Computer
August 3, 2011Fremont, CA – August 02, 2011 – GammaTech Computer Corp., a major international manufacturer and supplier of innovative notebook and tablet computers, has introduced the newest member to its line of cost-effective, high-performance rugged convertible notebook computers, the Durabook® U12C. The Durabook U12C is equipped with a convertible swivel LCD touch screen that enables rapid switching between notebook and tablet modes. In highly secure environments – from movie sets through special operations stakeouts – the one-click stealth mode operation disables all light and sounds from the unit. Lightweight for easy mobility, the unit is also ideal for on-the-go field technicians, mobile professionals, journalists and many others.
Read full articleAPCO’s 2011 Award Winners
August 3, 2011Over the years, APCO International’s Public Safety Communications Award Program has honored some of the best and brightest professionals serving…
Read full articleAeroflex Adds FM and ZigBee Analysis to PXI 3000 Series
August 3, 2011Stevenage, UK—August 2, 2011— Aeroflex Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aeroflex Holding Corp. (NYSE:ARX), announced today the addition of the Generic Measurement Suite to its PXI 3000 Series of RF modular instruments, enhancing the capability of this fast, flexible modular range of RF test equipment to meet the current and future testing needs of wireless communication devices.
Read full articleAlan Etter in the Spotlight
August 3, 2011When it comes to public information and public safety, Alan Etter is a familiar face in and around Washington, D.C.,…
Read full articleAn Interview with Incoming APCO President Gregg Riddle
August 3, 2011At APCO International’s Annual Blue & White Gala on Aug. 9, the association will swear in the new Executive Committee of the Board of Directors, promoting current First Vice President Gregg Riddle to president. Public Safety Communications caught up with Riddle prior to the conference for a quick look into what he hopes his term has in store.
Read full articleAn Interview with Outgoing APCO President Bill Carrow
August 3, 2011Public Safety Communications caught up with outgoing APCO International President Bill Carrow before the APCO conference in Philadelphia, asking him to look back at his time as APCO president and his future as immediate past president.
Read full article2011 APCO Conference Opening Session Preview & More
August 2, 2011On Monday, the APCO Conference’s main events kick off. Hear Vince Papale speak, stop by the FCC regulatory panel and get educated along the way. Here are some highlights to help you plan your day.
Read full articleNG9-1-1: Incident Information Sharing & Standardized Type Codes
August 2, 2011APCO International and NENA continue working together to develop an XML standard for incident information sharing in a Next Generation 9-1-1 environment. The product of this effort will be called the Emergency Incident Data Document (EIDD). During EIDD discussions, members of the workgroup realized that to efficiently share incident information, the receiving agency must be able to easily understand the type of incident being shared.
Read full articleAutomated Secure Alarm Protocol Reduces 9-1-1 Processing & Responses Times
August 2, 2011Notable things are taking place this year surrounding the use of an ANSI-approved APCO International American National Standard (ANS) that streamlines the delivery of alarm notifications between alarm monitoring companies, also-known-as central stations, and 9-1-1 PSAPs. The official title of this standard, approved by ANSI on Jan. 15, 2009, is the Alarm Monitoring Company to Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Computer-aided Dispatch (CAD) External Alarm Interface Exchange — APCO/CSAA 2.101.1-2008, abbreviated the “External Alarm Interface Exchange.”
Read full articleDay 1 in Philadelphia
August 2, 2011It’s 77 years after the premiere APCO International Annual Conference & Exposition, and the event still draws a crowd to experience cutting-edge public safety communications technology and education. If you’re in the area, come by! Day passes can be purchased on site. To help you plan your busy schedule, here are some highlights of what Sunday, Aug. 7, offers attendees.
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