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“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” —Benjamin Franklin, 1789
Although death and taxes may be the ultimate certainties of life, the absolute certainties of next-generation mission critical communications are data and IP.
Whether discussing next-gen PSAPs, communication networks or notification systems, the conversation inevitably turns to the requirement to quickly and efficiently process large quantities of data and the need for the flexibility, survivability and cost-effectiveness of IP communications.
This presentation will address how agencies should prepare for this new paradigm to take maximum advantage of the benefits it will provide.
Speaker Bios:
Kathy McMahon has over 34 years of experience within the emergency service and the communications industry. She began her career in emergency communications with the Syracuse Police Department and later assisted in the consolidation of police, fire and EMS communications for Onondaga County in Upstate New York. After leaving public service, she was employed with EADS/PlantCML as a project manager for the New York City consolidated 9-1-1 implementation. Kathy is currently coordinating the technical efforts of APCO to advocate for the effective evolution and operational implementation of Next Generation 9-1-1 Systems and IP-based technology. Kathy serves on numerous committees and working groups that are developing both technical and operational standards for Next Generation 9-1-1 transition and implementation.
Steve Graves was named chief information officer for the City of Richardson in November 1998 after serving as assistant information services manager since 1987. He installed the first personal computer (PC) in the city of Richardson in 1987 and supervised the installation of the city’s first PC network. He installed the city’s wide area network (WAN) in 1990, which currently totals more than 1,200 PCs. In 1994, Graves helped develop the city’s Web site, one of the first of its kind in the state of Texas. He is responsible for all city technology. Prior to joining the Richardson staff, Graves spent 10 years working in information technology as a programmer/analyst with various manufacturing companies. Graves attended Colorado University in Boulder and in 1992 received the Outstanding Civil Servant Award presented by the Richardson Jaycees.
Bill Hobgood is a project manager for the city of Richmond’s DIT Public Safety Team and has 40 years of experience in public safety. He is also a project coordinator for APCO International’s Comm Center & 9-1-1 Services Department.
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