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Apr 18, 2022
Since the initiative to upgrade 911 systems to NG9-1-1, it’s become abundantly clear that securing the next generation of 911 and PSAPs (Public Safety Answering Points) across the country is no longer a mere IT challenge.
Next Generation 911 im...
Since the initiative to upgrade 911 systems to NG9-1-1, it’s become abundantly clear that securing the next generation of 911 and PSAPs (Public Safety Answering Points) across the country is no longer a mere IT challenge.
Next Generation 911 implementation will require strategic planning involving emergency response personnel, handling processes, and technology, shifting from an analog to a fully digital operating environment. As 911 call center technologies evolve nationwide, the need for...
Apr 08, 2022
Next Generation 911, also known as NG9-1-1, represents a nationwide public safety industry transformation initiative to enhance emergency response by adapting to the needs and rapidly evolving digital technology of citizens.
The Next Generation 9...
Next Generation 911, also known as NG9-1-1, represents a nationwide public safety industry transformation initiative to enhance emergency response by adapting to the needs and rapidly evolving digital technology of citizens.
The Next Generation 911 infrastructure introduces a wide variety of public safety advancements that will significantly expand and improve 911 communication capabilities. With the data shown in projections of various market research companies, NG911 is expected to provide...
Mar 29, 2022
The digital communications landscape is evolving rapidly, driving the high demand for more efficient and effective emergency response services. With the nationwide NG9-1-1 implementation initiative, PSAPs (public safety answering points) and other...
The digital communications landscape is evolving rapidly, driving the high demand for more efficient and effective emergency response services. With the nationwide NG9-1-1 implementation initiative, PSAPs (public safety answering points) and other 911 telecommunications agencies will access updated wireless multimedia communications technology.
Much of the Legacy 911 infrastructure that supports emergency calls has remained the same since the first 911 call was placed in February 1968. Giv...
Mar 23, 2022
In late 2021, North America’s leading emergency response standards development organization approved a new version of the i3 NG9-1-1 standard. The approval signified a landmark move to accelerate the transition to a faster, smarter, and more resilien...
In late 2021, North America’s leading emergency response standards development organization approved a new version of the i3 NG9-1-1 standard. The approval signified a landmark move to accelerate the transition to a faster, smarter, and more resilient 911 infrastructure.
Version 3 of NENA’s i3 Next Generation 911 standard includes significant updates to the NG911 system. The new version of i3 will pave the way for greater interoperability between emergency response agencies and first responder...
Mar 21, 2022
If you oversee a PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point) or another 911 telecommunications agency, then you’re likely familiar with NG9-1-1 (Next Generation 911). With the Next Generation 911 initiative in place across the nation, emergency response age...
If you oversee a PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point) or another 911 telecommunications agency, then you’re likely familiar with NG9-1-1 (Next Generation 911). With the Next Generation 911 initiative in place across the nation, emergency response agencies must follow NG911 compliance regulations to upgrade their current 911 systems to fully digital infrastructures capable of transmitting vital information through multimedia sharing.
Transitioning to a new system is never easy, especially whe...
Mar 09, 2022
NG9-1-1, also called Next Generation 911, is an emergency response telecommunications system representing a significant leap for the public safety community and the citizens NG911 was designed to serve. Next Generation 911’s infrastructure runs o...
NG9-1-1, also called Next Generation 911, is an emergency response telecommunications system representing a significant leap for the public safety community and the citizens NG911 was designed to serve. Next Generation 911’s infrastructure runs on secure, high-speed IP (Internet Protocol) and cloud-based management networks specifically for emergency response services, known as ESInets.
It is NG911’s ESInet that enables the Next Generation 911 system to provide considerably more capa...
Mar 03, 2022
As the Nationwide initiative for updating current emergency response systems to NG9-1-1 continues, PSAPs (Public Safety Answering Points) along with dispatchers and telecommunicators are curious about the Next Generation 911 implementation process....
As the Nationwide initiative for updating current emergency response systems to NG9-1-1 continues, PSAPs (Public Safety Answering Points) along with dispatchers and telecommunicators are curious about the Next Generation 911 implementation process. As a leading provider of the NG911 system, NGA receives many questions regarding Next Generation 911 implementation, how long it will take, and what emergency response organizations can do to prepare.
It's important to plan ahead when it comes...
Feb 23, 2022
When a citizen in need calls 911, having a streamlined system to route and answer the call is vital. In today's age, the reality is that PSAPs (public safety answering points) and ECCs (emergency call centers) cannot effectively direct and take 911 c...
When a citizen in need calls 911, having a streamlined system to route and answer the call is vital. In today's age, the reality is that PSAPs (public safety answering points) and ECCs (emergency call centers) cannot effectively direct and take 911 calls without the updated tools and technology needed to do so.
With NG9-1-1, routing emergency phone calls to the nearest entity, answering those calls promptly, and dispatching the necessary resources and first responders is entirely possible. Ne...
Feb 21, 2022
NG911 Data Sharing: How Next Generation 911 Multimedia Technology Improves Emergency Response
With the NG911 initiative, the goal is to bring the nation’s 911 system into the 21st century. Part of the NG9-1-1 objective is updating the emergency resp...
NG911 Data Sharing: How Next Generation 911 Multimedia Technology Improves Emergency Response
With the NG911 initiative, the goal is to bring the nation’s 911 system into the 21st century. Part of the NG9-1-1 objective is updating the emergency response systems of PSAPs (public safety answering points) to Next Generation 911 so that 911 professionals across the country can receive vital data shared by citizens during emergencies and other critical incidents.
The public sharing important info...
Feb 18, 2022
Emergency response organizations like emergency call centers (ECCs) and public safety answering points (PSAPs) nationwide are transitioning equipment, procedures, and training to the Next Generation 911 (NG9-1-1) system. While the implementation of ...
Emergency response organizations like emergency call centers (ECCs) and public safety answering points (PSAPs) nationwide are transitioning equipment, procedures, and training to the Next Generation 911 (NG9-1-1) system. While the implementation of
NG911 will improve how 911 agencies and personnel respond to emergency calls; many ECCs and PSAPs face challenges regarding the upgrade to NG911 due to vendor selection and funding.
Seeking out trusted Next Generation 911 vendors is more t...