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8/20/19 CA 911 Advisory Board announces status of NG911 proposals for the state: Tuesday, 8/20/19 1PM PST. Watch live at (link: https://www.youtube.com/c/CAPSC/live) youtube.com/c/CAPSC/live More information - (link: https://www.caloes.ca.gov/cal-oes-divisions/public-safety-communications/ca-9-1-1-emergency-communications-branch/ca-9-1-1-information) caloes.ca.gov/cal-oes-divisi… Help make public safety work better - Join iCERT.

iCERT represents emergency response technology providers to USTDA Vietnam Emergency Communications Technologies Reverse Trade Mission August 10 - 24, 2019 USTDA is hosting a delegation of decision-makers from Ho Chi Minh City’s emergency management sector to support the development of an integrated Emergency Communication System for the city. iCERT will be represented on a technology providers business panel as part of the event. The visit will support Ho Chi Minh City’s goals to improve citizen accessibility to emergency responders and enhance communication capabilities among departments during fire, police, and health emergencies. The itinerary is designed to familiarize the delegation with cutting-edge U.S. technologies and best practices through meetings with U.S. suppliers and site visits to leading Emergency Communication System facilities and organizations. The visit will provide opportunities for U.S. companies to meet with and showcase their solutions to the delegation, as well as learn about upcoming procurement opportunities in Vietnam. This visit is being organized by USTDA’s program contractor, the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU). For more information about how your company can participate, please contact Nina Kundra by email at N-Kundra@bciu.org. Vietnam Emergency Communications Technologies Reverse Trade Mission (RTM) HOME / EVENTS · Upcoming Events Past Events

Departments of Transportation and Commerce Announce $109 Million in Grants to Modernize 911 Services for States and Tribal Nations 8/9/19 - The U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Commerce announced more than $109 million in grants to 34 states and two tribal nations as part of the 911 Grant Program, which will help 911 call centers upgrade to Next Generation 911 (NG911) capabilities. The funding will power basic improvements such as providing digital and IP network capabilities to 911 emergency call centers and will assist implementation of advanced mapping systems that will make it easier to identify a 911 caller's location. NG911 will help 911 call centers manage call overload, as call-takers will be able to transfer calls, messages and data between public safety answering points (PSAPs) that are interconnected to the IP network. The 911 Grant Program also provides funding for training costs directly related to NG911 implementation. "Advances in public safety technology will allow critical information to flow seamlessly from the public, through the 911 networks and on to first responders," said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. "These 911 grant awards are a significant step toward a faster, more resilient emergency system." "These grants will boost public safety through 911 systems enhanced with new capabilities such as text message, image and video processing, advanced mapping and other improvements," said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao. Grants were available to states, territories, tribal nations and the District of Columbia, provided that they successfully submitted a state 911 plan and project budget, designated a 911 coordinator, and certified that they did not use funds designated for 911 systems for other purposes in the past 180 days. The 911 Grant Program is jointly administered by the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For further information on the 911 Grant Program, visit 911.gov and NTIA's NG911 website. ------------------------- Grant Program Background For more information on the 911 Grant Program, please visit https://www.911.gov/ To subscribe to 911 Grant Program updates, please sign up at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOTNHTSA911/subscriber/new The 911 Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is posted here and at the funding opportunity page on Grants.gov. NTIA’s 911 Program Contact: Yuki Miyamoto 202-657-9660 ymiyamoto@ntia.doc.gov NHTSA’s 911 Program Contact: Laurie Flaherty 202-366-2705 Laurie.Flaherty@dot.gov

Latest technology leader to join Public Safety's exclusive trade association. August 1, 2019, Softil, formerly RADVISION Technology Business Unit, is the world’s leading provider of enabling technologies for IP communications and offers proven solutions to rapidly add voice, video and messaging services to applications and devices for Enterprise, IMS/VoLTE, and Mission Critical Communication solutions. "We're excited to have Softil's innovative expertise and unique capabilities as part of the iCERT Family," noted Kim Robert Scovill, iCERT Executive Director. "As the exclusive trade association for emergency response technologies and related software providers, iCERT assists all its members with both organic and market share growth and advancement," he added.

DHS customized its Tech Talk on its AUDREY System to questions from iCERT members. Over 300 registrants signed up to our iCERT / DHS event: Artificial Intelligence is Coming to Public Safety - Department of Homeland Security Webinar - "AUDREY TechTalk Video" recorded Thursday, May 16, 2019 1:30pm EDT. https://www.dhs.gov/publication/st-frg-audrey

Eric Hagerson elected Vice Chair 7/26/19 - By overwhelming vote of the Board of Directors, T-Mobile was elected to Officer Status, as a member of iCERT's Executive Committee, and Eric Hagerson, T-Mobile, was elected Vice Chair of the Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies. "We're excited and pleased that a technology leader, such as T-Mobile, has both recently joined our Board of Directors, but has taken the extra step to serve as an Officer", noted Chair, Ellen O'Hara. "This commitment validates iCERT's mission as the premier voice for technology providers in the emergency response technology ecosystem. Thank you and welcome, T-Mobile and Eric, from all the Members and the Board of Directors of iCERT", added Kim Robert Scovill, Executive Director.

Plan must still be approved by federal court., by FCC, and various states. 7/26/19 - The United States Justice Department has approved the $26 billion merger deal between T-Mobile and Sprint. After over a year in regulatory limbo, the merger received the green light from the last federal agency to hold out, with the Federal Communications Commission already signaling that it will approve the deal. The Justice Department finally approved the deal after Dish reached an agreement with the carriers to acquire Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile, Sprint’s prepaid business, and “certain” spectrum assets. This will position Dish as the replacement fourth major US carrier that will be lost once T-Mobile and Sprint merge. The two companies will be required to provide at least 20,000 cell sites and hundreds of retail locations to Dish, and the satellite TV provider will also get unfettered access to T-Mobile’s network for seven years as it works to build out a mobile network of its own using the newly acquired assets and spectrum that Dish has held on to for years. [ from "The Verge" ]

Distinguished public safety policy consultancy with legislative and regulatory experience established consultancy July 25, 2019 Donald Brittingham, former Vice President - Public Policy - Verizon, has retired after over 35 years service and established a telecommunications consultancy, Norther Lights Consulting. He can be reached at; don@northernlights.co Mr. Brittingham has served for many years as the Chair of the iCERT Policy Committee, and will continue in this role after his transition.

Cloud and Fog on Mission-Critical Communications Series Cloud-based solutions are commonplace for most enterprises, which are attracted to the Cloud’s resiliency, heightened functionality and lower upfront costs when compared to premise-based internal hosting of information. Public safety and other critical-infrastructure entities traditionally have been hesitant to depend on the Cloud, because they need solutions to work at all times, even when connectivity is lost. Examine how more reliable connectivity and technologies like edge computing are making some mission-critical entities reconsider leveraging the Cloud. Webinar 1: 911 in the Cloud August 22 * 2 pm ET REGISTER NOW Moderator: TJ Kennedy, Co-Founder, The Public Safety Network Panelist: Dr. Walter Magnussen, Director TAMU Internet2 Technology Evaluation Center, Texas A&M University Panelist: Nicholas Falgiatore, Senior Technology Specialist, Mission Critical Partners Panelist: Brian Fontes, CEO, National Emergency Number Association (NENA) Panelist: Kim Robert Scovill, Executive Director, iCERT Cloud-based services are gaining momentum in the 911 space, particularly as public-safety answering points (PSAPs) begin transforming their operations to an IP-based, next-generation 911 platform that is designed to handle multimedia information, not just voice calls. By leveraging cloud-based solutions, PSAPs are learning that they can access more data sources to provide better situational awareness to first responders and benefit from greater cybersecurity resources than they typically have on premise.

Becomes Official Contributor to Cloud and Fog on Mission Critical Communications Series August 22 * 2 pm ET Webinar 1: 911 in the Cloud [Detailed in Separate Post] September 19 * 2 pm ET Webinar 2: Cloud-Based Applications in the Field Moderator: Chris Moore, Principal, Brooks Bawden Moore, LLC Panelist: Kevin McGinnis, Communications Technology Advisor, National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) Panelist: TBA, Intertalk Panelist: Jeffrey E. Marani, EMT-P, COML, Manager, Communications and Mobile Technology Information Technology, OEM Communications Unit Leader, AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE With reliable broadband connectivity, personnel in the field can access cloud-based applications that can help improve decision-making at the scene and even improve capabilities in the field. This webinar will examine advances in CAD, IoT/IoLST, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, data analytics, location data and how it can be used in the field to greatest effect to be actionable and operational. 4 November 7 * 2 pm ET Webinar 3: Cloud, Fog, Mist, and Edge Computing – What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter When I Pick a Provider? Moderator: Donny Jackson, Editor, IWCE’s Urgent Communications Panelist: Robert Fling, ex-Chief, Dix Hills Fire Department Long Island, New York Panelist: Steve Marzolf, VITA (invited) Leveraging cloud computing can be a cost-effective way to increase productivity, access additional computational resources and increase enterprise flexibility in a disaster-recovery scenario. However, mission-critical and business-critical entities have long worried about security and their ability to function on cloud-based systems when their connectivity to a centralized cloud may be lost. This webinar will examine security considerations and approaches that effectively bring at least a portion of cloud intelligence closer to the end user—flavors include fog, mist and edge computing—to boost performance and potentially improve system resilience when cloud connectivity is down. Learn about the right questions to ask when making decisions about what is best for your enterprise.

July 23, 2019 In continuation of our positive cooperative relationship with NASNA, we are pleased to provide iCERT’s Cloud Working Group White Paper, “Public Safety Grade Data Centers, Evaluation Guidelines", recently approved by the iCERT Board of Directors. This white paper was mentioned at our NASNA meeting on June 14, 2019. Step 1 - provides a suggested framework for evaluating the choice between a local on-premises data center facility, and a remote data center (hosted or cloud), based on two criteria: availability and security. Working from this foundation also offers public safety agencies a simple method of evaluating a data center to determine its adherence to public safety grade infrastructure guidelines regardless of whether it is modeled on cloud computing, remotely hosted, or via an on-premises solution. This paper is a collaboration of iCERT members who, while they often compete, also believe that working together to demystify the Cloud, its practical usage, and application in 9-1-1 / NG9-1-1, is of paramount importance. One of iCERT’s founding principles is the betterment of our entire industry, and mutual efforts such as this serve this principle well. This paper is also part of a continuing series of iCERT papers on Cloud, IoT, and AI. iCERT’s goal is to provide valuable vendor insight, best practices guidance, and technology leadership within the Public Safety community. About National Association of State 911 Administrators NASNA's sole focus is to facilitate the success of 911 programming at the State, U.S. Territory, and District level. We achieve this through networking with our members, providing learning opportunities, and productive partnerships at both the Federal level and within the private sector. NASNA began in 1989 when state 911 program administrators began to meet informally to exchange information on common 911 issues. After its incorporation in 1994, NASNA took on two major policy issues: wireless E911 location and multi-line telephone systems. Since then, NASNA has grown and gained the attention and respect of federal lawmakers, governors, federal agencies, corporations and the military. NASNA serves as the source of information, support, and expertise for industry associations, public policymakers, the private sector, and 911 professionals at all levels of government as they address complex issues surrounding the evolution of emergency communications. NASNA serves as a vital resource for the continuous improvement of 911 services nationwide through strategic partnerships and collaborative policy positions. Learn more at www.nasna911.org.

Newly established CSRIC VII Council meets July 19, 2019. FCC ANNOUNCES THE MEMBERSHIP AND FIRST MEETING OF THE COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY, RELIABILITY, AND INTEROPERABILITY COUNCIL VII iCERT is well represented on the latest CSRIC Council; AT&T, Intrado, RapidSOS, Seculore, T-Mobile, Verizon This Public Notice serves as notice that, consistent with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) Chairman Ajit Pai has appointed members to serve on the Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council (CSRIC or Council) VII. The CSRIC will hold its first meeting on Friday, July 19, 2019, beginning at 1:00 pm, in the Commission Meeting Room at FCC Headquarters, located at 445 12th Street, SW, Room TW-C305, Washington, DC 20554. Notice of this meeting was published in the Federal Register on June 28, 2019. COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY, RELIABILITY, AND INTEROPERABILITY COUNCIL VII Suzon Cameron, Designated Federal Officer Guy Benson, Deputy Designated Federal Officer Kurian Jacob, Deputy Designated Federal Officer Chair: Charlotte Field, Senior Vice President Charter Communications Members: Brandon Abley, Technical Issues Director National Emergency Number Association (NENA) Mark D. Annas, Emergency Services Administrator City of Riverside Fire Department – Office of Emergency Management Mary A. Boyd, Vice President, Government Regulatory Affairs West Safety Services Wade Buckner, Chief Southside Fire & Rescue, International Association of Fire Chiefs Brian K. Daly, Assistant Vice President AT&T Services, Inc. Gerald “Jay” English, Chief Technology Officer Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials-International, Inc. (APCO) Laurie Flaherty, Coordinator, National 911 Program U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Craig Fugate, Member, Board of Trustees America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) Robert Gessner, Chairman ACA Connects – America’s Communications Association James D. Goerke, Chief Executive Officer Texas 9-1-1 Alliance Mark Hess, Senior Vice President, Business & Industry Affairs Comcast Corporation Antwane Johnson, Director, Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Farrokh Khatibi, Director of Engineering Qualcomm Technology Inc. Federal Communications Commission DA 19-659 3 Chandra Kotaru, Founder & Chief Executive Officer Gaian Group, Advanced Warning and Response Network (AWARN) Alliance Jeff Littlejohn, Executive Vice President, Engineering iHeartMedia, Inc. Tim Lorello, President & Chief Executive Officer SecuLore Solution Michelle Mainelli-McInerney, Director, Office of Dissemination National Weather Service Danny McPherson, Executive Vice President & Chief Security Officer Verisign Joe Meyer, Vice President, Network Service Assurance Sprint Corporation Susan M. Miller, President & Chief Executive Officer Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) Richard E. Perlotto II, Director The Shadowserver Foundation Michael Raap, Vice President, Technology Program Management & Compliance T-Mobile Pat Roberts, President & Chief Executive Officer Florida Association of Broadcasters Jeff Robertson, Senior Vice President RapidSOS Travis Russell, Director of Telecommunications Cyber Security Oracle Communications Francisco Sanchez Jr., Emergency Management Coordinator Harris County Texas, Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management Dorothy Spears-Dean, Public Safety Communications Coordinator Virginia Information Technologies Agency Lee Thibaudeau, Chief Technical Officer & Vice President of Engineering Northeast Communications of Wisconsin, Inc. d/b/a Nsight Brian Trosper, Vice President, System & Maintenance Engineering Verizon Steve Watkins, Executive Director, Strategic Technology Policy Cox Communications Federal Communications Commission DA 19-659 4 John Williamson, Administrative Sergeant Nez Perce Tribal Police Department March 10, 2021 CSRICVII Ends Lisa M. Fowlkes• 1stChief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau It's a wrap for the Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council VII (CSRIC 7). Thanks to all of the members who offered their time and expertise to helping the FCC ensure the security and reliability of the Nation's communications networks. A special thank you to Charlotte Field for chairing CSRIC VII and to Suzon Cameron and Kurian Jacob for managing CSRIC on behalf of the FCC. Hats off to Brandon Abley, Mark Annas, Mary A. Boyd, Wade Buckner, Brian Daly, Jay English, Laurie Flaherty, Craig F., Robert Gessner, James Goerke, Mark Hess, Antwane Johnson, Farrokh Khatibi, Chandra Kotaru, Jeff Littlejohn, Tim Lorello, Michelle Mainelli, Danny McPherson, Susan Miller, Richard Perlotto, Kristina Pusok, Michael Raap, Pat Roberts, Travis Russell, Francisco Sanchez, Dorothy Spears-Dean, Brian Trosper, Steve Watkins, Kathy Whitbeck Buechel, and John Williamson for a job well done!