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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations require organizations with multi-line telephone systems (MLTS) to have direct access to dial 911 – without unnecessary or redundant steps. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)...
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For years we’ve all repeated the mantra that technology is evolving quickly in the world of emergency communications. That technology...
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Every year, PSAPs field millions of requests for assistance from alarm companies. New technology is simplifying the process in ways that promise to...
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What is NG911? Intrado provides Next Generation 911 call routing technology (NG911) to more than 630 PSAPs across the United States. In fact, 2 out...
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Innovations in technology are happening at all levels, too—from established leaders in public safety like Intrado to start-ups finding new and...
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The idea of smart cities—those that use connectivity to derive data that improves quality of life for its residents—isn’t new, but as more cities...
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The cloud has changed everything around us. Cloud technology—meaning the delivery of computing services over the Internet—now supports much of our...
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When COVID-19 struck the U.S. in early 2020, public safety was among those immediately thrust to the forefront of the pandemic. States and...
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The Intrado Emergency Call Relay Center (ECRC) exists to handle emergency calls that cannot be routed to a local 911 center. There are many reasons...
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The term, “Public Safety", is often described as a wide array of government responsibilities that serve to protect citizens and communities from...
