State-Wide Program Selects Padcom for Secure, Seamless Wireless Mobility Solution; Ohio MARCS Benefits from Secure Communication Infrastructure and Integration of Legacy and Next-Generation Networks.BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Padcom, Inc., a leader in 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. software 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. ) has selected 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 for its state-wide deployment of converged communications. Ohio MARCS has purchased 4,000 TotalRoam licenses to provide 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 access to vital information without worrying about security or managing multiple network connections. TotalRoam provides MARCS' with the ability to integrate their existing RF radio system with a public wide area network and WiFi hotspots, maintaining the state's legacy network investment while allowing access to next generation, higher speed networks. Serving the state of Ohio, the MARCS system connects first responders with other public safety and service providers statewide. The need for continuous connectivity arose during crisis situations - previously, responders were unable to effectively communicate with each other. The need for continuous connectivity arose during crisis situations - previously, responders were unable to effectively communicate with each other. Using Padcom's TotalRoam solution, Ohio MARCS is able to better provide critical information when and where it's needed, securely and without user intervention. "As a state-wide program it is important that Ohio MARCS has a solution that is secure yet flexible enough to meet a variety of network and application requirements," 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. "Our TotalRoam(R) software has proven its value in a variety of public safety implementations and we're pleased that Ohio MARCS recognizes the benefit that our solution will bring to first responders across the state." About Ohio MARCS The Multi-Agency Radio Communications System (MARCS) is a complex computer and communications network The transmission channels interconnecting all client and server stations as well as all supporting hardware and software. designed to provide instant voice and data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. statewide. MARCS will supply a communications backbone for statewide public safety and emergency management in a single system shared by several state agencies. The system will provide mobile voice, data, vehicle location services See mobile positioning. and computer-aided dispatching. 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 dissimilar 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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