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You asked, we answered! Question: Can I deploy Next Generation 9-1-1 without a statewide plan? Answer: Yes! Did you know that in 2011, only four states had developed a comprehensive strategy to deploy NG9-1-1? By 2019, more than 30 states had an NG9-1-1 plan in place, and there are more on the way. PSAPs in states that have not adopted an NG9-1-1 plan may feel that a lack of coordination and funding at the state level will be another barrier to bringing nex gen to their communities. But pion...

Did you know that NGA 911 created the first end-to-end i3 conformant NG9-1-1 solution on the market? *Now you might be thinking, Wait, what? I thought NGA 911 was a new company.* **Young, but not new to Public Safety.** We got our start in 2015 when NGA 911 CEO and co-founder Don Ferguson developed an application that created a bridge between at-risk youth and the resource officers assigned to their schools. The app, kind of an "easy button," connected kids to officers any time, night,...

For decades, Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) has been referred to as “The Future of The 9-1-1 Industry.” Government officials and industry experts have worked tirelessly to roll out NG9-1-1 in the United States. Still, after years of planning, only a fraction of our nation’s Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) have been able to adopt this technology. It’s time for a nationwide upgrade. If you are interested in deploying a cloud-based solution or need help talking to your elected officials...

Over the last 50 years, 9-1-1 has become the gateway to receiving emergency services in the United States. However, the telecommunications industry standards are changing, and now, thousands of Public Safety Answering Points are relying on outdated technology to respond to crises in a new millennium. It’s time for a nationwide upgrade, and NGA 911 is committed to bringing NG9-1-1 to communities around the world. If you are interested in deploying NG9-1-1 in your area, this Back to Basics seri...

For more than 20 years, Next Generation 9-1-1 has been called “The Future Of The 9-1-1 Industry.” Yet, after decades of strategic planning, only a fraction of our nation’s Public Safety Answering Points have been able to deploy NG9-1-1 solutions. There is no question that our current technological framework is out of date. Industry leaders, government officials, and PSAP directors are looking for effective solutions to deploy in their communities to overcome these challenges. If you are inte...

Next Generation 9-1-1 is frequently referred to as “The Future of the 9-1-1 Industry," but after decades of strategic planning, only a fraction of our nation’s Public Safety Answering Points have been able to deploy NG9-1-1 solutions. If you are interested in bringing NG9-1-1 to your region, this series will give you the information you need to educate citizens, elected officials, and other stakeholders. **Why do we need NG9-1-1, and how will it transform PSAPs across the country?** Congres...

We are pleased to announce the 9-1-1 Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (9-1-1 ACOG) selected NGA 911 to deploy a Next Generation Core Services (NGCS) and Emergency Service Internet Protocol Network (ESInet). The technology will create a more resilient 9-1-1 system to better serve 9-1-1 AGOG’s 49 cities in four counties and 20 Public safety Answering Points (PSAPs). Under this contract, NGA 911 will implement a secure cloud-based NENA i3 compliant Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) syst...

As the federal government proposes a new framework for regional telecommunications network outages, California is leading the way by approving the development of the first NG9-1-1 statewide outage reporting system. But the process of choosing the right NG9-1-1 provider can be difficult, particularly when the solution must be deployed quickly, effectively, and affordably in a state with more than 400 Public Safety Answering Points and 39 million residents. The California Office of Emergency Se...