SolaCom & 911 Datamaster Team to Provide Next Generation System
Will enable PSAPs to respond efficiently to calls from various networks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GATINEAU, QC and OVERLAND PARK, KS – November 14, 2008 – SolaCom Technologies and 911 Datamaster have announced they have entered into a comprehensive testing and integration agreement to provide Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) interoperability and compatibility.
SolaCom Technologies designs and manufactures NG9-1-1 equipment, including a NG selective router and NG PSAP call-taking equipment, which enables accurate E9-1-1 call routing and answering regardless of the network origin. 911 Datamaster, Inc. is a leading provider of 9-1-1 database management and ALI response software.
911 Datamaster will install the cutting-edge network solution including NG database (VDB/ERDB/LIS) and selective routing capabilities with Independent Emergency Services (IES). Following a successful ten-year partnership for traditional database software tools, IES selected 911 Datamaster and SolaCom to provide them with a NG SR network as part of their evolution plan. The new agreement will provide a logical, cost-effective migration plan for IES and their customers.
“911 Datamaster is one of the most respected 9-1-1 database providers in the country, with an impressive list of clients and installations to date, says Ray Vilis, Vice-President of SolaCom’s iTel Division. “We are very excited to be working with 911 Datamaster, and look forward to simplifying today’s diverse and complex 9-1-1 call networks.”
“SolaCom has captured an incredible amount of attention with their suite of NG9-1-1 Equipment. We have been quite impressed with not only their products, but their strong customer-focused mindset.” explains Eric J. Regnier, Vice-President of Business Development and Strategy. “SolaCom has quickly become a strong force for customers looking to have a quality partner as they migrate into NG.”
The NG selective router will provide 9-1-1 centers with a new price/performance/functionality standard. The system will allow PSAPs to expand their operations without a forced upgrade of existing equipment, facilitating a graceful path to migrate from current generation selective routers to the next generation. With NG selective routers, 9-1-1 centers will be able to add cost-effective SS7 interfaces, expand their selective router from 192 to over 4000 simultaneous calls, handle VoIP, use VoIP trunking, provide in-house voice conferencing, and more.
The ‘NG’ database consisting of VDB (Validation Database)/ERDB (Emergency Routing Database) will provide networks with the capability to route both static and nomadic VoIP 9-1-1 callers. This provides the technology for organizations to keep pace with ‘NG’ evolution by incorporating needed IP (V, SIP, 3rd Party) interfaces as required.
About Independent Emergency Services (IES)
Independent Emergency Services (IES) is an organization formed by seven independent telephone companies in Minnesota. IES provides database services for 75% of Minnesota’s 87 counties. Over the past ten years every county in Minnesota that has implemented a fully-enhanced E9-1-1 has partnered with IES.
About 911 Datamaster
911 Datamaster, founded in 1993, focuses exclusively on E9-1-1 database software, offering innovative high-performance, scalable solutions. The growing suite of traditional and NG database products is deployed throughout the United States and abroad, including small on-site deployments, statewide solutions, and highly-secure Department of Defense installations. To learn more about 911 Datamaster visit www.911datamaster.com.
About SolaCom
A privately held corporation headquartered in Canada's national capital region, SolaCom Technologies, Inc. has acquired more than 25 years of knowledge and experience engineering some of the world's most reliable critical communication systems. With the structure and broad expertise to execute customized solutions into a powerful set of communication tools, SolaCom enables interoperability over any network infrastructure in air traffic control, homeland security, public networks, military C4I, marine communication, emergency response, and other mission-critical applications.
For further information
Antonio Cassandra
(613) 693-0641 x297
acassandra@solacom.com
Eric J Regnier
(951) 551-8272
ericr@911datamaster.com
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