Today’s evolving enterprise environments are easily enabled with communications that can now take place from almost anywhere and on any device. Enterprise users working from home and office will likely cross the invisible boundaries of 9-1-1 call centers without being aware.

911inform Location Discovery Solution (LDS) easily allows users to update their physical location without having to do more than tap their smartphone screen or a few clicks from your laptop.
As working from home becomes more popular, user mobility is of utmost importance. In addition, a user with a desk phone at the office may also work remotely via laptop and softphone.

The user is now active in two separate locations, where both are tethered to the same phone number and extension.

Thus, the user’s location information has not updated, so a 9-1-1 call would be routed to the PSAP that covers their work location, delaying response times.

PRESS RELEASE for September 27, 2023

911inform announces new security integrations to its platform, increasing security measures for school and public safety

Security platform adds facial recognition, license plate recognition, weapons/object detection and radio to its existing 200+ technology integrations

WALL, N.J. — 911inform, the only notification and security management platform, is proud to announce the integration of essential security upgrades to its platform, prioritizing public and school safety. With a focus on advancing emergency response capabilities, four new integrations have been introduced, complementing the existing suite of 200+ features.

These additions include radio communications, facial recognition, license plate recognition and weapons and object detection, all aimed at providing instant notifications and enhanced tracking within the platform:

Radio Communications: Emergency announcements are simultaneously broadcasted on personnel’s existing two-way radios and pushed through the platform to mobile phones, ensuring staff and students not currently in a school building are properly notified of an event.

Facial Recognition: Used to identify human faces in images and videos through detection, analysis and recognition. This can prevent an incident by notifying security when a specific individual enters a building. Ideal for high-conflict situations like domestic disputes or a problematic former employee.

License Plate Recognition: Using a client’s existing cameras, license plates are captured and analyzed for security and surveillance purposes. This can be used to prevent an incident by screening plates at a building or specific location.

911inform’s platform delivers immediate response to emergencies with an all-encompassing emergency toolkit including precise caller location identification, connected building controls, and a detailed notification system to save valuable time in an emergency event.

911inform’s technology is currently deployed across 50 states and in more than 5,200 buildings and schools. The platform is available to schools, universities, public organizations, and businesses in a wide range of industries including public municipalities, medical facilities, places of worship, sporting events, hotels, and restaurants.

“At 911inform, our mission is to solve security challenges, and these new integrations are game-changers for the public safety and the protection of children in schools nationwide,” said Ivo Allen, CEO of 911inform.

“We are committed to continually developing our platform to safeguard those we serve and save lives. As we adapt and expand our offerings, we aim to support first responders and make a meaningful impact.”

911inform holds seven federal and state security certifications that bolster its standing as the leader in security management, including SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP and the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework.

Most recently, the company won the Frost & Sullivan Award for Best Practices in Safety Solutions Product Innovation, for the third year in a row.

For more information, contact Mike Dance via e-mail at [email protected]

Safe Zone for Indoor Gunfire Detection

Mass shootings are one of the most tragic and still growing problems of our time.

It is difficult for law enforcement to determine the location of an active shooter in buildings with multiple rooms, and even more difficult to respond quickly to a shooter in buildings with multiple floors.

Safe Zone solves the problem. Every minute an active shooting continues, more lives are at stake.

Safe Zone is dedicated to using technology to make the world a safer place – and making the protective benefits accessible to everyone.

Safe Zone’s advanced sensor technology makes indoor gunfire detection available for buildings of all sizes and all budgets.

It takes Safe Zone about 10 seconds to perform firearm analysis and push alerts to users with the 911 notification giving responders a graphical view into the location of an active shooter’s actions seconds after an event begins.

RapidSOS built the emergency response data platform to help first responders get the data they need to save more lives.

RapidSOS works with some of the world’s largest organizations to help them protect their customers, members, and employees by linking real-time data from their smart devices securely to first responders. A number of companies including Apple, Motorola and several start-ups are trying to fill the technology gap.

RapidSOS is a data integration platform that has been adopted free of charge in about 4,800 PSAPs. According to the company, this means they cover about 92% of the country and assists in 150 million emergencies per year.

“We’re just scratching the surface of the amount of data that we could be using,” said Michael Martin, CEO of RapidSOS.

“We’re passing precise location for most 911 calls now. But you can imagine all the capabilities, like in a fire if your building could talk or if your device could detect a heart attack and immediately transmit that through.” He says carriers also have a responsibility, especially when it comes to addressing the altitude problem.

But in the end, he says, the federal government is needed. In 2022 a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill that included $12 billion toward 911 passed the House but stalled in the Senate.

InformaCast Fusion offers the best chance of reaching your desired audience with critical notifications

LEVERAGE EVERY CHANNEL · Utilizing all your on-premises and mobile devices means it’s more likely you’ll reach everyone rather than relying solely on mass SMS text messages. - InformaCast Mass Notifications can be sent as live and recorded audio to speakers and phones and text can be sent to a desktop computer, deskphone displays, and digital signage. · Mobile alerts from InformaCast can be delivered as SMS text, push notification, email and/or recorded audio.

ALERT BEYOND YOUR ORGANIZATION · Connected devices can trigger visual alerts like flashing strobe lights, digital displays and scrolling text. Have visitors self-enroll to receive notifications simply by texting a designated number. ·

FEMA-approved organizations can also leverage the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System to have InformaCast notifications broadcast to cell phones within a geographical area and local TV stations.