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WASHINGTON, D.C. — (March 5, 2026)  — The Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT), the nation’s premier trade association dedicated to advancing public safety technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Weston, PMP, ENP, as its new Executive Director, effective March 23, 2026. A veteran leader in the public safety sector, Weston brings over 20 years of experience in Next Generation 911 (NG911) and a reputation for facilitating stakeholder engagement to drive consensus across complex technical and political landscapes. Weston joins iCERT at a critical juncture as the organization accelerates its mission to modernize emergency communications through increased technological innovation and effective advocacy. "Sara Weston is a bridge-builder whose career has been defined by her ability to develop and sustain partnerships across public safety, government, and private-sector organizations," said iCERT Board Chair Eric Hagerson.  "Her unique ability to align diverse interests—from federal policy makers to local practitioners—makes her the ideal person to champion the interests of our members and the broader emergency response community."   A Proven Track Record of Collaboration. Weston joins iCERT following a career built on nurturing relationships across the public safety communications ecosystem.  As the CEO of Sara Weston Consulting, LLC, she has been instrumental in shaping national 911 policy and advocating for critical technological advancements in emergency response, working with organizations like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s National 911 Program, the National Association of State 911 Administrators, and the NG911 Institute. As founder and executive director of 911der Women, Inc., Weston grew a professional network from inception to over 15,000 members in less than five years, demonstrating an unparalleled ability to engage and unite a national community toward a shared mission. Vision for iCERT.  Traditionally centered on 911, iCERT’s vision now encompasses the full spectrum of emergency response and public safety communications. This new strategic direction seeks to transform emergency response into an advanced, data-rich environment that improves public safety in every community. Executive Director Weston will spearhead this transition, fostering vital partnerships between the tech industry and the public safety community to ensure that innovation meets real-world needs. "I have spent my career at the intersection of technology and public safety, and I have seen firsthand that progress only happens when we work together," said Weston. "I am thrilled to lead iCERT and look forward to collaborating with our industry partners to ensure that our industry remains a vital partner to the public safety community that depends on us.” About iCERT.  Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT) is the only industry trade association focused exclusively on emergency response technologies and related equipment, systems, services, and applications. iCERT’s mission is to improve public safety and emergency response by uniting leading technology companies in a collaborative effort to drive innovation, shape effective policy, and promote open standards.  For more information, please visit www.theindustrycouncil.org . Media Contact: Don Brittingham Interim Executive Director executivedirector@theindustrycouncil.org (410) 598-8678

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Dec. 18, 2025 iCERT Applauds “SUCCESS for BEAD Act” WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 18, 2025) – The Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT) strongly supports legislation introduced by Senator Roger Wicker (MS) and Senator Shelley Capito (WV) that would authorize the use of remaining funds under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program for projects that would help to support the success of the broadband deployment projects funded by the program. The BEAD program is the largest federal investment in broadband infrastructure to date with its central mission to "bridge the digital divide" by ensuring every American has access to affordable, reliable, broadband communications. The “Supporting U.S. Critical Connectivity and Economic Strategy and Security for BEAD Act” (“SUCCESS for BEAD Act”) would support that goal by allowing any unused funds to be used to bolster investments in our nation’s telecommunications infrastructure and strengthen the leadership of the United States in critical and emerging technologies. iCERT believes that ensuring community safety and national security is the most critical infrastructure investment that Congress can make. Consequently, we strongly support the inclusion of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) as an eligible use under the BEAD Program, as amended by the Act. Much of our nation’s 9-1-1 infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, is dangerously obsolete – less secure, increasingly unreliable, and expensive to maintain. Upgrading our nation’s emergency response infrastructure to NG911 is essential and fully aligns with the BEAD Program’s goals of supporting emerging broadband technologies and ensuring all parts of the country have access to advanced capabilities. Nationwide implementation of NG911 should be a national priority. We thank Senators Wicker and Capito for their work in advancing common sense amendments to the BEAD Program to achieve this goal, and we strongly encourage Congress to pass this important legislation. About iCERT Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT) is the only industry trade association focused exclusively on emergency response technologies and related equipment, systems, services, and applications. iCERT’s mission is to improve public safety and emergency response by uniting leading technology companies in a collaborative effort to drive innovation, shape effective policy, and promote open standards. For more information, please visit www.theindustrycouncil.org Contact: Don Brittingham Interim Executive Director Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies, Inc. (410) 598-8678 executivedirector@theindustrycouncil.org www.TheIndustryCouncil.org # # #

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Dec 18, 2025 Esri Joins iCERT WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 18, 2025) – The Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT) has announced that Esri, a global market leader in location intelligence and mapping, has joined iCERT. Founded in 1969, Esri has been a pioneer in developing geographic information systems (GIS) that are becoming indispensable tools for modern emergency response and disaster management. During an emergency, these GIS platforms are used to fuse disparate data sources—such as real-time satellite imagery, sensor data, road closures, building footprints, and demographics—into a single operational map, allowing first responders to gain improved situational awareness. “GIS is critical to the future of emergency response,” said Don Brittingham, iCERT’s interim executive director. “Esri’s membership in iCERT is important to the organization’s ongoing efforts to drive continued innovations that will improve public safety.” “Esri is committed to using science and technology to help make our communities safer,” said Brooks Shannon, Esri’s Director of Emergency Communications Solutions. “Our relationship with iCERT will help us collaborate with industry leaders in an effort to integrate GIS more deeply and effectively with emergency response systems.” About iCERT Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT) has a mission to improve public safety and emergency response by uniting leading technology companies in a collaborative effort to drive innovation, shape effective policy, and promote open standards. For more information, please visit www.theindustrycouncil.org . Contacts: Don Brittingham Interim Executive Director Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies, Inc. (410) 598-8678 executivedirector@theindustrycouncil.org www.TheIndustryCouncil.org # # #

Industry Council Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT) is the exclusive trade association focused on the public safety sector comprised of providers of hardware and software to the emergency response/NG911/analytics/services industry and government Empower Public Safety, Together ® 1 2 3 4 5 To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. ERIC HAGERSON | T-MOBILE | DIRECTOR "T-Mobile's membership in iCERT has been nothing short of exceptional. The level of dedication, expertise, and professionalism that iCERT and its member companies bring to the table is truly remarkable. Their supportive peer network, advocacy opportunities, and industry-specific resources are indispensable to my work, as well as that of my colleagues. iCERT's member companies' commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our communities is evident in everything they do, and it is a privilege to work alongside them."

About iCERT ABOUT US iCERT-The Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies-is the only industry trade association focused exclusively on emergency response technologies and related equipment, systems, and services. iCERT is dedicated to improving public safety through innovation. OUR MISSION iCERT's mission is to improve public safety and emergency response by uniting leading technology companies in a collaborative effort to drive innovation, shape effective policy, and promote open standards. Through shared expertise and coordinated action, we strive to ensure that communities are safer, more resilient, and better equipped to respond to emergencies. OUR APPROACH iCERT's approach focuses on three objectives: Facilitating collaboration among our members, the public safety community, and various other stakeholders that are all interested in improving emergency response Advancing Federal and State public policies that will bring about improvements in emergency response Developing good best practices for the industry OUR MEMBERS iCERT's members are the nation’s leading public safety communications technology companies, including manufacturers, software developers, systems integrators, service providers, and others. OUR HISTORY iCERT was founded by a group of prominent business leaders in December, 2005 originally as the 9-1-1 Industry Alliance, iCERT plays an important role as the voice of commercial public safety companies, wireless carriers, and related vendors on public policy issues impacting 9-1-1 and the emergency response system. iCERT’s membership is diverse, and many of its members not only have differing business objectives, they may even be direct competitors. Even so, all of iCERT’s members agree that an invigorated vendor community engaged in frequent two-way dialog with public safety officials, regulators, Congress, and policy makers is indispensable to creating the highest quality emergency services for all members of the public. iCERT members believe history has established and continues to demonstrate that business leaders’ expertise can assist public policy makers and government emergency communications professionals as they address complex choices regarding advanced communications technologies. To fill this continuing critical need in public safety, the unique value represented by iCERT is that it is the only commercial sector trade association focused exclusively on the emergency response technologies sector. GOVERNANCE BYLAWS ANTITRUST POLICY Version 09.01.24 Version 7.31.05 LEADERSHIP Don Brittingham Interim Executive Director ExecutiveDirector@theindustrycouncil.org Phone: (410) 598-8678

iCERT Policy Positions, Statements, & Press Releases (Click on item for PDF) 2014 Funding Principles to Support the Continued Evolution of 911 Services and Systems March 2017 Policy Statement on Technology Obsolescence Policy Statement on Technology Transition September 2018 Recommended Best Practices for Supplemental 911 Location Data August 2013 Exploitative Patent Litigation in Emergency Communications March 2017 iCERT Endorses i3 Standard for Next Generation 911 Wireless 911: Leveraging Innovation to Promote Public Safety February 2019 NENA Releases Guidance on Handling Non-Carrier Location Data July 2019 911 SAVES Act Passage Overdue March 2020 Demystifying the Cloud for Public Safety October 2019 AT&T, Motorola Solutions, Pulsiam, Intrado, and Seculore Elected to iCERT Board - Caps 23% Growth Period March 2020 Free Deltek/GovWinIQ Bid/RFI Daily Leads for iCERT Members September 2020 iCERT Announces Data Integration Initiative to Improve Public Safety Communications August 2021 iCERT - NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2022 Policy Platform