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In 2019 the State of North Carolina and North Carolina 911 Board, joined a growing number of states entrusting GeoComm as their 9-1-1 GIS partner of choice to meet the demands of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1). This case study overviews the steps completed to help prepare them for a future NG9-1-1 system implementation.

GeoComm, a leading provider of Public Safety Location Intelligence™, is excited to announce they have achieved a Public Sector Partner status in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN).  Obtaining this status is a reflection on GeoComm’s desire to utilize the benefits of AWS when building solutions and services for our customers.

By now you have probably heard the statistic that today approximately 80 percent of all 9-1-1 calls originate from mobile phones. More and more people are forgoing wireline telephone service and are relying on mobile phone service exclusively. Indoor maps are needed to fully unlock the life-saving potential of indoor geodetic positions of mobile phones during 9-1-1 calls that the industry has worked so hard for to create.

GeoComm, a leading provider of public safety GIS systems, is excited to offer Indoor Mapping services aimed at empowering law enforcement, fire, and medical responders by providing a visual representation of indoor spaces for key buildings in their response areas.

GeoComm, an industry leading provider of public safety GIS, is excited to announce the release of a new website highlighting the need for Public Safety Location Intelligence™ in 9-1-1 emergency response. Today public safety GIS data and location information is disparate, inconsistent, and expanding. Public Safety Location Intelligence from GeoComm provides a new way to get the right location information, on the right map, for the right people, at the right time, in order to respond to emergency calls faster.

GeoComm today announced the nomination and acceptance of Jody Sayre to Esri’s Partner Advisory Council (PAC). Jody Sayre, GeoComm’s Vice President of Marketing and Channel Management will serve as a representative for a 3-year term. By participating on the PAC, Jody will represent and advocate for the needs of current and potential GeoComm public safety customers that utilize Esri ArcGIS Platform technologies in mission critical life-saving applications.

Location is the most important piece of information in an emergency. With over 80 percent of 911 calls coming from cell phones—many of them from citizens located indoors—it is critical that first responders have accurate information on where incidents are occurring. This partnership provides accurate caller location and other critical data through the context of indoor maps, creating an advanced view of the emergency.

GeoComm is excited to announce the addition of Dan Craigie to the Product Management Team serving as the Business Development Program Manager. Dan was most recently the 9-1-1 Program Manager for Emergency Communication Networks Division at the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and has first-hand experience understanding the challenges public safety agencies face today.

The current COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world, creating unique and stressful situations for everyone. Throughout this uncertain time, we feel fortunate that our employees have been able to work remotely while still providing the highest level of service that our customers have come to expect. In addition to our customer dedication, we are also committed to being responsible corporate citizens and giving back to our local community.