Team of experts prepares to partner with Originating Service
Providers and 9-1-1 stakeholders to expedite the transition to
NG9-1-1
PITTSBURGH, July 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DATAMARK Technologies, a
leader in interoperable solutions for public safety location
services comprised of DATAMARK, Michael Baker International's
innovative public safety geographic information systems (GIS)
division, and Digital Data Technologies, LLC (DDT), today announced
its current product alignment, as well as future development plans,
in support of the Federal Communication Commission's
(FCC) Report And Order Facilitating The Implementation Of Next
Generation 9-1-1 Services. The recently announced partnership is
spearheading the development of innovative public safety location
offerings that will set the benchmark for future emergency response
solutions. This initiative underscores the company's unwavering
commitment to public safety and its pivotal role in the evolution
of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) services.
"The recent action by the FCC is a groundbreaking advancement of
our nation's 9-1-1 system – one that will help ensure that this
emergency infrastructure functions effectively and supports the
deployment of more advanced capabilities. These critical upgrades
will ultimately help first responders and public safety personnel
save lives," said Mitch Pinkston,
CEO at DATAMARK Technologies. "Our team at DATAMARK Technologies is
committed to providing solutions that align with the new rules
adopted by the FCC. We believe that accurate location information
matters during an emergency call, and we will continue to do our
part to make that a reality. Our team of experts is ready to help
Originating Service Providers (OSPs) and 9-1-1 stakeholders
navigate the critical timeline laid out in the Report and Order as
we move toward the implementation of NG9-1-1 throughout the
country."
The Report and Order emphasizes the criticality of overhauling
the nation's Legacy 9-1-1 system in favor of transitioning to
NG9-1-1. It requires OSPs to deliver 9-1-1 traffic in IP-based
Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) format to one or more in-state
delivery points designated by the 9-1-1 Authority. Additionally, it
requires embedding the caller's location information in the call
signaling and implementing a Location Information Server (LIS) for
the verification of its customer location information and
records.
Key components of the Report and Order include ensuring
NG9-1-1-compliant GIS data, Next Generation Core Services (NGCS)
solutions that support location validation for 9-1-1 callers and
interoperability of data and technology. As the only organization
offering interoperable GIS and NGCS location services on the market
today, DATAMARK Technologies is well positioned to support the
current needs of OSPs and 9-1-1 stakeholders.
DATAMARK Technologies' suite of products provides a
fully-integrated GIS solution that ensures data accuracy and
completeness from the birth of an address to the 9-1-1 call. This
all-inclusive workflow allows for a more efficient, precise and
compatible feedback loop with multiple quality control checkpoints
and includes:
- LDB/LIS (Location Database/Location Information Server):
The LDB/LIS can be deployed within an ESInet as an LDB to provide
transitional location services to replace a legacy ALI (Automatic
Location Identification) system. The LDB/LIS can also be deployed
outside of an ESInet as a LIS to assist OSPs by providing location
in a native i3 call delivery. The DATAMARK Technologies LDB/LIS is
the only solution on the market that natively stores all location
data in CLDXF (Civic Location Data Exchange Format) per the NENA i3
standards. The LDB/LIS validates location information using the LVF
(Location Validation Function) and generates PIDF-LO (Prescence
Information Data Format – Location Object) to be embedded in the
call signaling.
- VEP (Validate – Edit – Provision): DATAMARK Technologies
VEP is a full-service software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution for
end-to-end GIS data aggregation, preparation and maintenance for
NG9-1-1. Clients can use VEP to conduct GIS data aggregation and
reconciliation for not only their own GIS datasets, but also among
neighboring jurisdictions. Using VEP ensures that jurisdictional
boundaries are seamless and reconciles NG9-1-1 GIS data with legacy
9-1-1 databases and related GIS datasets.
- DataManager: The DataManager product makes authoritative
GIS data available to NG9-1-1 functional elements (ECRF/LVF, map
displays, CAD, etc.). DataManager provides a quality control
process that runs continuously and evaluates updates as they are
incorporated into the core database; a data publishing function
that transforms, formats and exports the data from the core
database into the ECRF or other databases based on the client's
needs; and a secure web interface for enabling administrators to
configure quality control and data publishing rules, control users,
permissions, and display options.
- ECRF (Emergency Call Routing Function)/ LVF (Location
Validation Function): The ECRF is a scalable, NENA and
IETF-compliant LoST (Location-to-Service Translation) server that
accepts LoST queries (containing a civic address or geodetic
information, as well as the desired emergency service) and returns
the appropriate PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point) call routing
information based on stored GIS data. The LVF validates that a
civic address stored in the LDB can be uniquely located in the GIS
database, can be properly associated with the correct PSAP and can
provide first responders with a "dispatchable" location.
To further support the emerging demands of this market, DATAMARK
Technologies is currently developing solutions to expand the
capabilities of NG9-1-1 geospatial location services. Additional
details about the expanded capabilities will be announced in Fall
2024.
For more information regarding DATAMARK Technologies' current
solutions and upcoming developments, visit
https://datamarkgis.com/.
About DATAMARK Technologies
DATAMARK Technologies provides a new era of 9-1-1 and redefines
interoperability for the public safety industry. The company
combines DATAMARK, Michael Baker International's public safety
division known for best-in-class geographic information systems
(GIS) data management and software solutions, with Digital Data
Technologies, LLC (DDT), a top-tier Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1)
location services provider.
This strategic union heralds a new era of 9-1-1 and redefines
geospatial data management for the public safety industry. DATAMARK
Technologies offers a fully integrated solution that empowers
public safety agencies to manage, maintain and leverage GIS data to
the highest industry standards. The unified approach breaks down
barriers of data silos to improve call routing accuracy, offer
seamless discrepancy resolution and provide unwavering location
fidelity for call takers with enhanced interoperability.
For more information about DATAMARK Technologies, visit
DATAMARKGIS.com or DDTI.net.
Contact:
Julia Covelli
julia.covelli@mbakerintl.com
(866) 293-4609
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