House introduces $15B next-generation 911 funding bill
Lawmakers introduced legislation that would provide a standalone funding mechanism for the nation's upgrade to next-generation 911.
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FCC unveils new rules for reporting 911 network outages
The Federal Communications Commission created new rules standardizing how network service providers report outages affecting 911 centers.
Pennsylvania picks firm for next-generation 911 upgrade
Pennsylvania signed Mission Critical Partners to upgrade to a 911 system that will one day handle text, photos and video.
Verizon to deploy location-based 911 call routing after death in Denver
Verizon said it will next year begin working with cities around the U.S. to deploy location-based routing for emergency calls.
New York dumps $62 million into emergency wireless tech for counties
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul released $62.5 million in funding for counties seeking to upgrade their outdated emergency communications tech.
NHTSA selects vendor to test new 911 data-exchange model
A new standard for sharing 911 data is an essential step as the nation moves to a IP-based systems, officials said.
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Cybersecurity courses critical for public safety as threats grow, company says
The public safety technology firm Mission Critical Partners has begun offering cybersecurity courses designed for emergency responders.
Emergency response data firm RapidSOS launches partner network
Tools from 20 public-safety tech companies can be integrated into the company's platform, which is used at thousands of 911 call centers.
911-tech firm Carbyne partners with aerial-video developer Edgybees
Through the partnership, users of Carbyne's public safety platform can view live aerial video feeds during critical events.
Public-safety tech firm Mark43 announces $101M in funding
Executives said they'll develop new capabilities in their platforms and expand their international reach by building businesses in Canada and the U.K.