Posts From APCO International
In-Building Codes: What They Are, and How They Affect You and the Hardware You Buy
July 30, 2010Earlier this year, national fire codes were released that not only mandate in-building radio coverage enhancement for first responders, but make that requirement retroactive to existing buildings. The APCO session on Sunday, Aug. 1, at 3:15 p.m. will be the very first to present NFPA-72 2010 codes to the public safety community as a whole.
Read full articleStandards Calls to Action
July 16, 2010Be proactive. Learn how to comment and participate in the standards development process. The review and comment periods are open for three standards.
Read full articleNG9-1-1: Why Move Forward?
July 1, 2010In light of current economic challenges, many PSAPs and municipalities are wrestling with when they should start planning for Next Generation 9-1-1. Implementing new systems is potentially costly, and justifying the expense and planning time is often difficult. So we must ask, “What’s really in it for me?” Let’s examine some components and tangible short-term benefits.
Read full articleNG9-1-1: Call Routing & Location Validation
June 1, 2010Last month, we discussed the significant changes involved in implementing NG9-1-1 systems, including the difference between implementing IP capability and the NENA i3 specification. Although IP capability is a major and necessary step in the right direction, this backbone is only one step. Understanding how 9-1-1 calls find their way to your PSAP and how locations are deemed valid is the next step.
Read full articleNG9-1-1: Navigating Unfamiliar Territory
May 1, 2010During the past several months many of those who work in the public and private sectors of the 9-1-1 industry have engaged in discussions about Next Generation 9-1-1. For many, these discussions have been more confusing than enlightening. Here I address the use of the term NG9-1-1 and provide a better explanation of where we’re going from here.
Read full articleCloud Computing
March 1, 2010In his March column, APCO International Executive Director George Rice discusses the implications of cloud computing technology for public safety communications.
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