Ohio MARCS EMA Deploys Padcom Remote Access Router(TM) State-Wide; Padcom's Vehicle Area Network Solution Manages Network Connectivity In and Out of Mobile Worker Vehicles.BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Padcom, Inc., a leading provider of Mobile VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. solutions for continuous network connectivity to critical applications, today announced that Ohio MARCS (Multi-Agency Radio 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. ) Emergency Management Agency (EMA (1) (Enterprise Management Architecture) An earlier strategic plan from Digital for integrating network, system and application management. It provided the operating environment for managing a multi-vendor network. ) has successfully deployed Padcom's Vehicle Area Network(TM) (VAN) solution. Padcom's VAN solves a critical problem by enabling first responders first responder First response personnel Emergency medicine A person employed in the public sector–EMT, fire fighter, police, volunteer EMS–whose duties include provision of immediate medical care in the event of an emergency; FRs have basic emergency to undock their laptop computers and move freely around their emergency vehicle without losing their network connection. This allows them to maintain a continuous connection between the laptop in the field, the vehicle, and headquarters, helping to increase productivity and improve user safety and the quality of service to citizens of Ohio. "Mobile applications for all enterprises, including government, are growing in sophistication so·phis·ti·cate v. so·phis·ti·cat·ed, so·phis·ti·cat·ing, so·phis·ti·cates v.tr. 1. To cause to become less natural, especially to make less naive and more worldly. 2. and are adding more value by providing instantaneous access to databases," said William Clark, Research Vice President, Gartner, Inc. "The last thing that a mobile worker needs is a disruption in their workflow to deal with network connectivity issues." Ohio EMA personnel accessing networks through their vehicle's radio modems typically lose connection when undocking their laptops from the vehicle. In addition to managing mobile data connectivity over a non-IP network infrastructure from within the vehicle, Ohio EMA required a solution that maintained a connection to the network when field agents worked away from the vehicle. Ohio EMA addressed these issues by combining Padcom's TotalRoam(R) Mobile Virtual Network (MVN MVN Most Valuable Network (sports-related web site) MVN Mission Viejo Nadadores (swimming group) MVN Mount Vernon, IL, USA - Mount Vernon Outland Airport (Airport Code) MVN Mark L. ) software and 8100 Remote Access Router A network device used to connect remote sites via private lines or public carriers. The router is required at both ends and provides the protocol conversion between the internal network (LAN) and the external network (WAN). See remote access concentrator and remote access server. (TM) hardware platform. Padcom's solution provides secure mobile VPN connection from the vehicle to the headquarters with TotalRoam MVN while the 8100 Remote Access Router manages the connection when the user leaves the vehicle. The VAN implemented by Ohio EMA utilizes a ruggedized WiFi access point attached to Padcom's Remote Access Router, which communicates with the mobile laptop via an integrated 802.11 module. Upon receiving a message from the laptop, the Remote Access Router routes the information over the non-IP network. With Padcom's comprehensive solution, Ohio EMA has resolved its mobile connectivity issues and can easily integrate future network expansion and grow to support additional IP devices through the Vehicle Area Network. "We're pleased that our solution will enhance the productivity of Ohio EMA personnel and that MARCS has chosen to expand the functionality of their mobile data solution through the use of our 8100 Remote Access Router," said Scott Stone, 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. of Padcom, Inc. "The ability to meet their communication requirements with both software and hardware reflects the value that Padcom brings to a converged communication deployment. We believe that the value of our 8100 Remote Access Router will continue to be recognized as the communication requirements for clients such as Ohio EMA evolve." About Ohio EMA The Ohio EMA coordinates State assistance and resources during an emergency and prepares the state for all hazards through planning, training, exercises and funding activities at the state and local level. This includes providing assistance to individuals and administering state and federal assistance to individuals and governmental entities recovering from disaster-related damage and costs. Ohio EMA is the state administering agent for 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 funds provided to Ohio by the U.S. 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 . About Padcom(R) Padcom, Inc. is an established leader in providing Mobile VPN solutions for seamless, secure, and simple network connectivity to critical applications. Padcom(R)'s hardware and patented TotalRoam(R) software products provide customers with advanced mobile data functionality, such as seamless roaming The ability to use a communications device such as a cellphone or PDA and be able to move from one cell or access point to another without losing the connection. and persistent network connectivity across multiple different active networks (i.e. IP, non-IP, and wire line), industry-leading mobile data security, and advanced connection management capabilities. Padcom(R)'s unique depth and breadth of solutions meet critical business needs by helping enterprises protect data, control costs, and increase productivity. Padcom and TotalRoam are registered trademarks of Padcom, Inc. Padcom makes no claims of ownership to all other products and company names mentioned herein. |
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