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In today’s fast-paced world, where technology has blurred the lines of location and mobility, the phrase “#SafetySimplified™” isn’t just a catchy tagline—it’s the core philosophy of 911inform. This mantra encapsulates their commitment to creating innovative and intuitive products, ensuring that help is dispatched accurately and efficiently in times of crisis.
911 compliance has historically been a complex and costly affair, fraught with intricate regulations and the need for ongoing maintenance. Previously, 911 records were intrinsically linked to individual telephone numbers assigned to specific devices, much like how airlines can deduce that you’re calling about your flight by cross-referencing your caller ID with your account information.
This method of associating devices with locations was valid and accurate in a time when telephone devices were stationary and bound to a fixed location unless physically moved by an administrator. This static approach to location identification was reliable because the variables were few and changes were infrequent.
However, as we stride further into the 21st century, the notion of immobile devices has become antiquated. The landscape has evolved—devices are now nomadic by nature. The fixed-line phone of yesterday has been replaced by the VoIP or mobile smartphone of today, which can traverse cities, states, and even countries in a matter of hours. This new reality of constant movement presents a formidable challenge to the traditional process of determining a device’s location during an emergency.
911inform recognizes this paradigm shift and confronts it head-on. By adopting the #SafetySimplified™ approach, the company has managed to innovate past these complexities. Rather than depending on convoluted network discovery algorithms, 911inform’s solution is elegantly straightforward—the device itself becomes the source of location information.
When a device contains its own geolocation intelligence, it contributes directly to the process, embodying the essence of #SafetySimplified™. For devices lacking this capability, the user may have access to other devices that do. 911inform’s platform can query the user through these intelligent devices to “borrow” their location data in such instances. This method is not just efficient; it’s a textbook example of #SafetySimplified™ in action.
Relying on pre-provisioned databases, which could take days to update and keep current, is inefficient and unsuitable for our modern, nomadic lifestyles. To tackle this, 911inform leverages the capabilities of modern Next Generation 911 (NG911) architectures. These architectures enable the transmission of real-time location data alongside the emergency call to public safety. This breakthrough removes the prior necessity of knowing a device’s location before the call, once again simplifying a complex problem under the banner of #SafetySimplified™.
It’s no wonder that 911inform has experienced rapid growth over the last four and a half years, securing substantial statewide contracts. These states recognized a solution that epitomized #SafetySimplified™—a system that could seamlessly integrate into their existing frameworks while revolutionizing emergency response.
Furthermore, international corporations with a global presence have implemented 911inform’s emergency event management platforms, even in locations without legal requirements. This wasn’t a matter of compliance, but of concern for the well-being of their employees. The 911inform platform provided a solution that allowed these corporations to prioritize safety without the complexities of traditional systems.
In essence, the 911inform solution transcends the conventional constraints of emergency response systems. It’s a testament to the fact that safety doesn’t have to be sacrificed at the altar of complexity. The #SafetySimplified™ approach has saved lives, streamlined the emergency response process, and redefined how we think about 911 compliance.
As we progress, 911inform continues to be a shining beacon of innovation in public safety technology. It’s clear that #SafetySimplified™ is more than just a tagline—it’s the future of emergency response. It’s a clarion call for simplicity in an age of complexity, and it’s the guiding principle behind a platform that has saved countless lives and will continue to do so.
For a demo of just how we accomplish that, visit http://911inform.com for some great information on how we can solve compliance and location tracking for your entire enterprise, or call 833-333-1911 to schedule an online demo of what NG911 can do for your environment.
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