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New systems will support all types of data, including text messages, video: Check out this article that recently appeared on GoUpstate.com. With NG 9-1-1 on the horizon, the author says, emergency communications will undergo an all-out makeover. This timely piece shares perspectives of a number of industry insiders, including NICE's own resident expert, Patrick Kiernan. CLICK HERE to read more.

Bogus 911 calls waste money, threaten lives: Late night talk show hosts might find content for their comedic routines in bogus 911 calls - but truth is, they're no laughing matter. CLICK HERE to check out this recent article in USA Today.

APCO and NENA Support 9-1-1 Modernization Legislation: The Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International and the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) have joined forces to support 9-1-1 Modernization in front of the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. CLICK HERE to visit APCO's web site for more info.

APCO Applauds FCC for Positive Public Safety Actions: The FCC has adopted APCO International's prior request that accuracy of caller location information provided with wireless 9-1-1 calls be measured at the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) level, which will dramatically impact the 9-1-1 call-takers ability to locate and send appropriate resources to callers using wireless phones. CLICK HERE to visit APCO's web site to read more.

'Ring of Steel' coming to New York: Check out this story on CNN.com. In London, where the City is encircled by tens of thousands of CCTV cameras, video surveillance footage played a lead role in helping investigators piece together details of a foiled car bomb plot just this past summer. Now, the "ring of steel" is about to ring its way around another notable city. New York City is gearing up to implement its own massive video surveillance network to combat crime and terrorism. CLICK HERE to read more on CNN.com.