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House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Hearing; ‘Cybersecurity: Threats to Communications Networks and Public-Sector Responses.’
March 29, 2012Good morning, Chairman Walden, Ranking Member Eshoo, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify on the important topic of cybersecurity threats to communications networks. The Federal Communications Commission has been working with a broad cross-section of the broadband economy; world-class engineers who helped invent and develop the Internet and who understand the latest technologies and trends; award-winning academics; and dedicated federal partners from across government to address the threat posed by cyber attacks.
Read full articleJohnson’s Joint Communications Director Resigns
March 28, 2012IOWA CITY — The executive director of Johnson County’s joint emergency communications center has resigned.
Read full articleCitizen Heroes & Leaders Honored
March 28, 2012WASHINGTON, DC –The NG9-1-1 Institute, in conjunction with National Emergency Number Association (NENA), the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO), the National Association of State 9-1-1 Administrators (NASNA), the Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT), the National Association of Emergency Dispatchers (NAED), 9-1-1 for Kids and the Congressional NG9-1-1 Caucus, presented six awards to citizen heroes at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.’s Union Station on March 27, 2012. This is the 9th annual awards ceremony where citizens whose heroism and dedication highlight the critical importance of 9-1-1 emergency communications will be honored. The Co-chairs of the Congressional NG9-1-1 Caucus were invited to present the awards.
Read full articleDubai Corporation for Ambulance Services Returns as APCO Global Congress Strategic Partner
March 28, 2012For a second year, the APCO Global Congress is backed by Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS) as a Strategic Partner. DCAS unites the efforts of individuals providing ambulance service in the Emirate of Dubai.
Read full articleFCC Establishes a Public Docket for Providing Input to the Technical Advisory Board for First Responder Interoperability and Announces Board Leadership and Changes to the Board Membership
March 27, 2012Pursuant to Section 6203(b)(1)(A) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Spectrum Act), Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) Chairman Julius Genachowski appointed fourteen persons to serve on Technical Advisory Board for First Responder Interoperability (Interoperability Board). These appointments were announced in a public notice issued on March 22, 2012.
Read full articleProblem: 9-1-1 Calls from Cell Phones, in Buildings
March 27, 2012MANCHESTER – Cell phones are so prevalent these days that even 9-1-1 calls from inside buildings are made more often from cell phones than desk phones.
Read full articleAnalyzing 9-1-1 Calls in Fla. Shooting Death
March 26, 2012Pending the outcome of some voice analysis, there is arguably enough evidence in the 911 tapes to warrant the arrest of George Zimmerman in connection with the Feb. 26 shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. The voice testing is needed to determine if Zimmerman uttered a racial slur while in pursuit of Martin, and which of the two can be heard crying out for help during their altercation in Sanford, Fla.
Read full articleDraeger Unveils New FPS-COM-PLUS Integrated Communication System for FPS 7000 Face Mask
March 26, 2012Pittsburgh, PA, MARCH 22, 2012 – Draeger is introducing an innovative, fully integrated communication system called the FPS-COM-PLUS that was…
Read full articleIowa Statewide Interoperable Communications System Board (ISICSB) Completes Detailed 9-1-1 Study with GeoComm
March 26, 2012St. Cloud, MN: GeoComm Public Safety Consulting Services recently completed a comprehensive and detailed study of Iowa’s existing 9-1-1 environment…
Read full articleSetcom Releases the First Fire Wireless Headset with Direct Cell Phone Integration
March 26, 2012Austin, Texas, March 20, 2012 – Setcom® Corporation, a leading manufacturer of intercom systems and headsets for fire apparatus, today…
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