Amcom Software Selected for Red Cell Project; A New Emergency Communication System for Homeland Security.MINNEAPOLIS -- Amcom Software, a provider of mission critical communication software, today announced it has been selected to participate in the Red Cell project - a platform for the detection, response and emergency communication associated with man-made and natural threats to public safety. Amcom is providing the emergency notification software for the solution which will be demonstrated for the Institute for Defense and Homeland Security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States (IDHS IDHS Indiana Department of Homeland Security IDHS Irish Draught Horse Society IDHS Institute for Defense and Homeland Security (Herndon, Virginia) IDHS Intelligence Data Handling System IDHS Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey ) in September 2007. The initiative is led by AMERICAN SYSTEMS - a government IT solutions provider and one of the top 100 employee-owned companies This is a list of employee-owned companies.
The objective of the Red Cell project is to ensure timely decision-making and rapid response in the event of man-made emergencies such as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive events. In addition, Red Cell may be used as a public safety service for natural disasters and as a complement to existing public notification systems. "We have assembled an outstanding roster of partners to collaborate on Red Cell, and Amcom Software's expertise in emergency communications has been pivotal in this project," said Peter Smith, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise Engineering Group, AMERICAN SYSTEMS. "Together, we have created an integrated platform that is destined des·tine tr.v. des·tined, des·tin·ing, des·tines 1. To determine beforehand; preordain: a foolish scheme destined to fail; a film destined to become a classic. 2. to save lives and help dramatically enhance the safety and security of our citizens." Red Cell is built on a standards-based, net-centric framework that interconnects sensor networks and mobile phone users located in a specific geographical area (cell tower footprint). Sensors will detect deviations from baseline data and notify appropriate first response command and control personnel who can then take immediate action. As a leading provider of software products for emergency communications, Amcom will contribute both the software and expertise for managing key elements of the Red Cell emergency notification system. "Our e.Notify emergency communication solution has quickly been recognized as the leader in sophisticated, high-end mission critical notification systems," said Chris Heim, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. for Amcom. "We are honored to play a key role in the development of Red Cell, and look forward to our role in helping transform the emergency communications capabilities in America." About Amcom Software Amcom Software provides mission critical communications technology Noun 1. communications technology - the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry solutions for organizations that depend on speed, accuracy, and productivity to support day-to-day business continuity and event-driven communications. Amcom Software's open technology, standards-based solutions are used by more than 400 blue-chip companies Blue-chip company Used in the context of general equities. Large and creditworthy company. Company renowned for the quality and wide acceptance of its products or services, and for its ability to make money and pay dividends. Gilt-edged security. in healthcare, education, finance, utilities and government agencies. Customers include the U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marines and several other classified DOD (1) (Dial On Demand) A feature that allows a device to automatically dial a telephone number. For example, an ISDN router with dial on demand will automatically dial up the ISP when it senses IP traffic destined for the Internet. and civilian government agencies. For more information, call (800) 852-8935 or go to www.amcomsoftware.com. About AMERICAN SYSTEMS Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , generating 2006 revenues of approximately $231 million. Based in the Washington, DC, suburb of Chantilly, VA, the company provides systems engineering, technical and managed services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality to government and private sector customers. With approximately 1,500 employees in 22 office locations and more than 125 field sites, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is known for anticipating and responding rapidly to our customers' present and future needs. |
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