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GeoComm Webinar: Embarking on your NG9-1-1 GIS Migration
As public safety moves from E9-1-1 to NG9-1-1 systems, the transitional stage can add another level of complexity to GIS data maintenance. This migration can seem like a large undertaking for public safety and GIS agencies; however, with the mission critical role of GIS data, it’s a worthwhile effort to ensure your system meets data requirements at all stages of the transition. Join Jessica Frye, GISP, ENP, PMP, GeoComm Project Manager and Kathy Liljequist, GeoComm GIS Consultant will discuss what a transitional system for GIS looks like.
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December 3, 2019
Customer Feature: Denco Area 9-1-1 District
The Denco Area 9-1-1 District (Denco) is an emergency communication district in Texas that utilizes multiple GeoComm software solutions to overcome their unique GIS data obstacles and empower themselves with tools that simplify the completion of their daily GIS processes.
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December 2, 2019
State of North Carolina Selects GeoComm for Next Generation 9-1-1 GIS Project
GeoComm is excited to announce being selected by the North Carolina 911 Board for a Next Generation 9-1-1 GIS Project, aimed at preparing the state for a NG9-1-1 system implementation.
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November 1, 2019
GeoComm Develops Public Safety Grade GIS Checklist Based on Industry and NENA Documentation
Consistent and accurate GIS data is at the core of the NG9-1-1 call routing process which will require agencies to achieve public safety grade GIS data in the near future. GeoComm is pleased to share a checklist developed for helping public safety and GIS professionals prepare themselves and take their GIS data to the next level needed in an NG9-1-1 system.
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October 28, 2019
RapidDeploy Announces Lightning Partner Program to Create End-to-End Cloud Safety Ecosystem
RapidDeploy, the leader in Cloud Aided Dispatch software for emergency communications centers, announces the launch of its Lightning Partner Program. The Program creates an integrated end-to-end ecosystem of visionary technology partners who believe in democratizing public safety utilizing cloud native technology. The solutions, integrated across Microsoft’s Azure Government cloud, will provide a comprehensive platform for public safety agencies.
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October 25, 2019
Berkeley County, WV: Recognizing the Value of Data Management Software for Consistent and Quality GIS Data
Jeff Frye from Berkeley County West Virginia Department of Information Technology recently shared with us his experience using GeoComm Maintainer, an NG9-1-1 GIS addressing tool, to achieve high levels of accuracy and synchronization of their geospatial 9-1-1 data.
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June 12, 2019
NENA: The 9-1-1 Association Develops New Database Tool to Help 9-1-1 Centers Save Lives in Partnership with GeoComm, ESRI, and Uber
NENA and GeoComm are pleased to announce the development of the new Enhanced Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Registry and Census (EPRC), a secure web-based tool containing essential information for PSAPs throughout the United States. The NENA EPRC, made possible through a sponsorship from Uber, will replace and improve upon NENA’s current PSAP Registry, which is a basic database of the contact information for every 9-1-1 center in the nation.
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March 27, 2019
Webster County, Mississippi Selects GeoComm Dispatch Map For New Dispatch Mapping Software
When there is an emergency, time is everything. That is why 9-1-1 centers are always working to improve emergency response times. Webster County, Mississippi was working to do just that when they installed GeoComm Dispatch Map.
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January 31, 2019
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Article
Our Teamwork makes the Dream Work article sets a baseline for understanding the importance of GIS in NG9-1-1 and outlines why collaboration between GIS and Public Safety staff is critical.
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January 18, 2019
GeoComm Adds to Product Management Team, Expands Industry Leadership in Geospatial Call Routing
GeoComm is pleased to announce the addition of Lisa Henderson as the Senior Product Manager for Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) Core Solutions focusing specifically on the geospatial solutions needed in a NG9-1-1 Environment.
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July 26, 2018
GeoComm Secures Spot on HGACBuy Contract Through 2020
GeoComm is pleased to announce their public safety GIS software and services have been accepted onto the Houston Area Council Buy (HGACBuy) contract. HGACBuy is an established contract for goods and services dedicated to helping governments across the country improve the efficiency of their procurement process.
