"Location Accuracy"
CentralSquare, NextNav Partner to Bring Z-axis Vertical Location to Public Safety Agencies Nationwide
August 9, 2022CentralSquare Technologies, an industry leader in public sector technology, announced a partnership with NextNav, a leader in next generation GPS, to integrate z-axis vertical location capabilities into its Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) products and mobile suite of public safety software solutions.
Read full articlePresident’s Channel: APCO’s Fight for Better 9-1-1 Location Information
December 6, 2019If you’ve been following the latest news about the FCC and 9-1-1 location accuracy, you know that 9-1-1 public safety communications suffered one of the most disappointing rule changes to come out of the FCC in recent memory. In the lead-up to the FCC’s action, APCO was very vocal that the FCC wasn’t doing what’s best for 9-1-1.
Read full articleNationwide Wireless Carriers Must Do Better on 9-1-1 Location
October 1, 2018APCO International filed comments today with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expressing strong disapproval of a 9-1-1 vertical location accuracy proposal submitted by CTIA on behalf of the nationwide wireless carriers.
Read full articleWireless Industry Announces Latest Step Toward Enhancing Mobile 9-1-1 Location Services
October 4, 2016Today, the 911 National Emergency Address Database (NEAD) LLC, an independent entity established by CTIA®, announced a major step toward helping first responders locate wireless 9-1-1 callers more accurately indoors by selecting West’s Safety Services to develop and operate the NEAD Platform.
Read full article9-1-1 Location Accuracy Critical to Industry
August 24, 2015One of the most talked-about topics and heavily attended sessions during last week’s APCO International Conference & Expo concerned the issue of 9-1-1 location accuracy, and its potential impact on public safety.
Read full articleRave Mobile Safety Announces Smart911 4.0 to Provide Detailed Facility Information for Faster Emergency Response
May 5, 2015Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the trusted partner for safety software protecting millions of individuals, today announced Smart911 4.0, the latest release of its award-winning platform. Foremost among the many new enhancements is Smart911Facility, which collects and manages detailed building and campus information in profiles.
Read full articleAPCO Applauds FCC Action to Improve 9-1-1 Location Accuracy
January 29, 2015Today, APCO International welcomed the adoption of new rules by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that will ensure emergency responders have the information they need to find 9-1-1 callers.
Read full articleClosing the 9-1-1 Location Accuracy Gap
December 19, 2014Closing the gap in wireless indoor location accuracy is one of the highest-priority issues for the FCC. With the public’s help, we will achieve a good result that strengthens the 9-1-1 safety net for all Americans.
Read full articleAPCO Files Comments on Value of Location Accuracy Roadmap
December 15, 2014Roadmap sets course for achieving a dispatchable location for 9-1-1.
Read full articleAPCO Applauds Commission’s Actions to Improve 9-1-1 Reliability and Ensure Public Safety Values are Preserved in the Technology Transition
November 21, 2014Today, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) launched two proceedings related to the provision of 9-1-1 services.
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