Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport Enhances Security with Wireless Notification System from Nextel and Emergin.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CINCINNATI, BOCA RATON Boca Raton (bō`kə rətōn`), city (1990 pop. 61,492), Palm Beach co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic; inc. 1925. Boca Raton is a popular resort and retirement community that experienced significant industrial development in the 1970s and 80s. , Fla. & RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 Wireless Solution Significantly Improves Response Times at Airport's 911 Command Center Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport, one of the nation's fastest-growing air travel hubs, has increased emergency preparedness, safety and security efforts through deployment of a wireless notification system A modern notification system is a combination of software and hardware that provides a means of delivering a message to a set of recipients. For example, notification systems can send an e-mail when a new topic has been added to Wikipedia. from Emergin and Nextel Communications Nextel Communications, styled NEXTEL, (Former NASDAQ: NXTL) which is now known as the Sprint Nextel Corporation was a telecommunications firm based in the United States. Known for providing a nation-wide mobile communications system. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :NXTL). The Emergin Notification System, which operates on any Nextel digital wireless phone, incorporates two-way text messaging Sending short messages to a smartphone, pager, PDA or other handheld device. Text messaging implies sending short messages generally no more than a couple of hundred characters in length. and mobile e-mail. The Nextel service also includes Direct Connect(TM) instant walkie-talkie technology, which enables users to connect in less than one second. The notification system increases prior response times and allows dispatchers to communicate immediately in critical situations such as aircraft emergencies and fires, and enables contact with the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA TSA See tax-sheltered annuity (TSA). ) across the airport during security breaches. The system also supports routine communication for maintenance or snow removal, creating a more efficient environment for travelers while streamlining operations for airport personnel and reducing non-emergency traffic on the airport's private radio system. "Our primary objective is maintaining a safe, efficient and pleasant environment for the travelers who count on the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Airport," said Donna Cooper, computer systems administrator for the Airport Police Department. "This wireless message management system is a critical part of ensuring that we meet our goals and operate at optimum levels in emergencies and everyday scenarios alike. Response times and coordination are a top priority and the speed of this product is a tremendous asset." The Emergin Notification System allows users to extend desktop computers to send data to any wireless network or mobile devices - numeric pager, alphanumeric pagers, mobile or landline phone, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). , Pocket PC, LED sign, e-mail and/or instant messaging computer. It seamlessly integrates with the Microsoft Windows NT/2000/XP operating systems. "For public safety personnel at the airport, push-button (electronics) push-button - A roughly fingertip-sized plastic cover attached to a spring-loaded, normally-open switch, which, when pressed, closes the switch. Typical examples are the keys on a computer or calculator keyboard and mouse buttons. response is critical," said Lieutenant Kevin Murphy, Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Airport Police. "This system gives us the flexibility to move throughout the property, while still staying connected to one another and to the dispatch center through our Nextel phones. We have seen this system work in situations of varying urgency, and it has proven itself each time." About Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport The Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport is the 23rd largest airport in the world and serves as Delta Airlines' 2nd largest hub, the DHL DHL abbr. 1. Doctor of Hebrew Letters 2. Doctor of Hebrew Literature North America Hub, and Comair Airlines' Headquarters. In 2003, the airport was rated number one in the U.S. by the International Air Transport Association (IATA IATA International Air Transport Association, which sets the rules for air transport, including those concerning air transport of animals. ). The facility contributes over $3.5 billion to the local economy annually and is directly responsible for the creation of 65,000 local jobs. About Nextel Communications Nextel Communications, a FORTUNE 300 company based in Reston, Va., is a leading provider of fully integrated wireless communications services and has built the largest guaranteed all-digital wireless network in the country covering thousands of communities across the United States. Today 95 percent of FORTUNE 500(R) companies are Nextel customers. Nextel and Nextel Partners, Inc. currently serve 293 of the top 300 U.S. markets where approximately 249 million people live or work. About Emergin, Inc. Emergin is a leading provider of messaging and notification software for enterprise environments. The company provides the right strategies, products and solutions to help organizations distribute time sensitive information to employees - anytime, anywhere. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida Boca Raton ("bōkə rə-tōn") is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida incorporated in May 1925. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 74,764; the 2006 population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 86,396. , Emergin has over 25 years of mobile and wireless integration experience with enterprise environments. Over 5,000 organizations have deployed initiatives using Emergin's off-the-shelf, packaged solutions. |
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