Ascentry Technologies Enlists Strategic Partners in Homeland Security Technology Applications.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers TACOMA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 22, 2003 Agreements Will Help Establish Interoperable Communication Systems Powered by Ascentry Software Ascentry Technologies has signed partnership agreements with leading companies in the 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 technology market to jointly develop and market applications to public safety, mass transit mass transit, public transportation systems designed to move large numbers of passengers. Types and Advantages Mass transit refers to municipal or regional public shared transportation, such as buses, streetcars, and ferries, open to all on a , and building services markets. Northrup Grumman IT, Siemens Transportation Systems' Integrated Local Government Division, Telos Corporation, Fortress Technologies, and Symbol Technologies have committed to tentative partnership collaborations on such areas as sales, marketing, promotions, business development, project and technology development around Ascentry's FUSION communications software (communications, software) communications software - Application programs, operating system components, and probably firmware, forming part of a communication system. These different software components might be classified according to the functions within the Open Systems suite. The FUSION software suite enables different agencies to use secure video, data and voice to manage emergency incidents as well as day-to-day public safety and physical security operations. Communication systems powered by the FUSION suite are interoperable, cost-effective, upgradeable, and can incorporate new and existing infrastructure. Emergency response experts have long advocated interoperable systems between military, fire, police, and EMS agencies as a critical step in improving America's ability to communicate, cooperate, and coordinate in times of crisis. "Support of interoperable systems is a Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States priority, and these partnerships will help us improve the inefficient communications system In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole. used by public safety and physical security organizations" said Federico Pacquing, Ascentry 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. , and leading interoperability advocate. "Working together, we will demonstrate the efficiencies gained via interoperable systems powered by the FUSION software suite." Pacquing said the details of each partnership agreement would be worked out over the next few months. Each partner brings specific market expertise and technology compatibility to match with the FUSION suite. For example, Northrop Grumman Information Technology will serve as program and project manager for an interoperability pilot proposal in Denver that addresses high-density target hazards in major entertainment venues, part of a six-city pilot proposal to the DHS DHS Department of Homeland Security (USA) DHS Department of Human Services DHS Department of Health Services DHS Demographic and Health Surveys DHS Dirhams (Morocco national currency) by Ascentry and its team of public and private organizations. About Ascentry Technologies Targeting organizations and agencies engaged in public safety, physical security and transportation, Tacoma-based Ascentry Technologies allows a communications system to be setup in minutes -- instantly creating a secure, wireless canopy that delivers decisive information. Powered by the FUSION software platform, rapid communications gear can create an instant, secure information canopy draped drape v. draped, drap·ing, drapes v.tr. 1. To cover, dress, or hang with or as if with cloth in loose folds: draped the coffin with a flag; a robe that draped her figure. over nearly any scenario. |
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