PlantCML(R) Participates in NENA Industry Collaboration Event
TEMECULA, CA--(Marketwire - November 24, 2009) - As a leading provider of NG9-1-1 solutions, PlantCML® was one of 16 vendors that
participated in an industry-first event demonstrating next-generation
emergency communication capabilities by testing for interoperability with
various applications, products and systems. The three-day Industry
Collaboration Event (ICE), held earlier this month, was hosted by the
National Emergency Number Association (NENA) at Texas A&M University's
Internet2 Technology Evaluation Center in College Station, Texas.
"It was an honor for our company to participate in such a unique and
forward-thinking event to promote NG9-1-1," said Dave Rutan, chief
executive officer, PlantCML. "With technology moving at such a rapid rate
it is imperative that, as an industry leader, we collaborate with other
9-1-1 providers. Such collaboration helps set an example regarding what
needs to be accomplished to ensure the industry moves in both an effective
and efficient manner from the existing E9-1-1 to NG9-1-1. This type of
event is allowing us, along with many other vendors, to do just that."
The event provided the opportunity for vendors to work together to address
different features of NG9-1-1 readiness and progress in achieving
standards-based interoperable systems for PSAPs in the United States. The
current
E9-1-1 system supports traditional voice 9-1-1 calls. NG9-1-1 networks will
replace the existing narrowband, circuit switched 9-1-1 networks, which
carry only voice and limited data, and will begin to include such things as
text messages, images and video.
"The three-day event was both beneficial for PlantCML and the industry, as
a whole," said Jeroen de Witte, P.Eng, vice president of research and
development, PlantCML. "We were able to work side-by-side with other
vendors and test the interoperability between various systems in an open
and collaborative venue. Ultimately, we all want the widespread deployment
of NG9-1-1 to be successful and these types of events allow the industry to
collectively make the necessary technological advances."
According to the NENA website, the association is dedicated to ensuring
that all of the goals of NG9-1-1, both technical and non-technical, are
met. NENA views a Certification and Accreditation program as a critical
component to accomplishing standards-based NG9-1-1. Over the past year,
NENA has reached out to all industry stakeholders and has received
unanimous support for their proposed role in the creation and
implementation of the program. With the backing of the public safety
community, both commercial and governmental entities, NENA is stepping up
to lead the effort.
About PlantCML (www.plantcml.com)
PlantCML, an EADS North America company, is the industry's leading provider
of crisis communications and response technologies. Today, PlantCML is
pioneering the next generation of E9-1-1 and secure network communications
through Voice over IP-enabled applications, interoperable P25 radio systems
and advanced emergency notification technologies. PlantCML's solutions are
resident in 14 of the top 20 most populous U.S. cities and largest first
responder operations.
About EADS North America (www.eadsnorthamerica.com)
EADS North America is the North American operation of EADS, a global leader
in aerospace, defense and related services. As a leader in all sectors of
defense and homeland security, EADS North America and its parent company,
EADS, contribute over $11 billion to the U.S. economy annually and support
more than 200,000 American jobs through its network of suppliers and
services. Operating in 17 states, EADS North America offers a broad array
of advanced solutions to its customers in the commercial, homeland
security, aerospace and defense markets.
Contact Information: Media Contact:
Tami Timperio
VP, Marketing
PlantCML®, an EADS North America Company
Tel: 951.719.2423
Email: ttimperio@plantcml.com