Intrado(R) Intelligent Emergency Network(TM) Supports Delivery of IP-based Data to 9-1-1 Network Included in ATIS Standard.

New Emergency Information Services Interface Standard Enables 9-1-1 Network to Access New Data Types, Accelerates Deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 Services

LONGMONT, Colo. -- Intrado Inc., a global provider of integrated data and telecommunications solutions, today announced its support for the proposed next generation 9-1-1 approach to define how native 9-1-1 networks will access new IP-based content and services has been standardized by the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) Emergency Services Interconnection Forum and is available as an American National Standard for Trial Use.

The Emergency Information Services Interface (EISI) standard (ATIS-PP-0500006.200X) defines how IP-based information will be delivered to the native 9-1-1 network. It allows multiple network service providers to make a host of new information and advanced collaboration services available to public safety answering points (PSAPs) and other public safety community entities. For example, a data warehouse maintaining building blueprint records may now send this content into the native 9-1-1 network ubiquitously, regardless of the type of call handling equipment used by the PSAPs. The new standard eliminates the need for content providers to develop multiple solutions based on the unique requirements of a specific 9-1-1 technology provider or 9-1-1 communications center, providing the 9-1-1 industry with higher levels of efficiency and interoperability.

EISI, working in combination with the previously approved Emergency Services Messaging Interface (ESMI) standard (ATIS.PP.0500002.200X) defining how the call handling equipment at a 9-1-1 communications center will receive IP-based information, enables PSAPs and other end points to manage and access new information sources and services in context with emergency situations. In addition, a Technical Report, Emergency Services Network Interfaces Framework (ATIS-0500008), which defines the framework and structure of the interfaces, is available.

"Intrado remains committed to developing and utilizing standards that facilitate consistency across next generation 9-1-1 infrastructure and services," said Stephen Meer, Intrado chief technology officer and cofounder. "The approval of the EISI standard will enable the Intrado([?]) Intelligent Emergency Network to access IP-based content that will greatly enhance the quality of emergency communications and response."

About Intrado

For more than two decades, telecommunications providers, public safety organizations and government agencies have turned to Intrado for their communications needs. Intrado, a subsidiary of West Corporation, provides the core of the nationeIUs 9-1-1 network and delivers innovative solutions to communications service providers and public safety organizations, including complex data management, network transactions, wireless data services and notification services. The company's unparalleled industry knowledge and experience reduce the effort, cost and time associated with providing reliable information for 9-1-1, safety and mobility applications. Additional information on Intrado, its products and services, and past press releases can be found at the Company's Web site: www.intrado.com.