Templar Corp.'s Informant Selected for First Multi-State Public Safety Wireless Network.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 29, 2002 CapWIN to use Templar Technology to Enhance Cross-Jurisdictional Information Sharing See data conferencing. Capabilities The Templar Corporation, a leading provider of information sharing solutions, today announced that it has been selected as the exclusive provider of data sharing The ability to share the same data resource with multiple applications or users. It implies that the data are stored in one or more servers in the network and that there is some software locking mechanism that prevents the same set of data from being changed by two people at the same time. technology for an integrated mobile wireless network being developed through the CapWIN (Capital Wireless Integrated Network) Project. By using Templar's Informant product, transportation and public safety data in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). will be accessible within on wireless network. This is the first multi-state transportation and public safety integrated wireless network in the United States and has the potential to be the model for all future information sharing networks throughout the U.S. and other countries. Templar was selected as a critical solution provider to CapWIN because of the technology's unmatched ability to access information in real-time from multiple distributed databases and present it in a meaningful, relevant, and understandable form, when and where it's needed. "Citizens are requiring greater accountability from all public safety and transportation agencies. To meet this demand, public safety and transportation agencies are partnering with Templar to use technology to share more timely and accurate information between agencies serving the Metropolitan DC region," said George Ake, Program Director for CapWIN. CapWIN is being facilitated through the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology at the University of Maryland University of Maryland can refer to:
The goal of this project is to develop a wireless network that provides critical information to public safety and transportation officials regarding life-threatening situations (Haz-mat, NBC/WMD, traffic stops, wanted persons, etc.). Templar's Informant product is at the core of CapWIN's information sharing capabilities. Using the product's intelligent query to share data from multiple disparate data sources, Informant allows authorized users of CapWIN to not only retrieve information their own databases and state repository, but also from other participating jurisdictions. By making more information available, CapWIN and Informant will increase situational awareness and the safety of the officers. CapWIN has assembled a team of technology leaders, led by IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , to support its initiative. Templar is one of the best-of-breed technology providers selected to be part of the team. Others include market leaders like PB Farradyne, TeleCommunication Systems Corp. (TCS (Transportation Control System) A widely used integrated information system for railroad transportation developed by the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It was later implemented by Union Pacific when the companies merged. ) and Pelican Mobile. "This project is a landmark in public safety collaboration. These agencies share our vision of providing access to critical information in real-time from cross-jurisdictional sources. We're excited to be part of the IBM team and to assist CapWIN in improving coordination and information sharing between public safety agencies in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia," said Glenn Archer III, 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 Templar Corporation. "We are deploying a proven technology that has improved public safety in many other areas of the country." Templar's Solution Informant is a state-of-the-art data sharing system that empowers public safety agencies to securely share information across physical and jurisdictional boundaries. The system allows law enforcement and public safety professionals to access critical, lifesaving information, regardless of their location. Informant enables users to search multiple databases using any web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. from a desktop, laptop, cellular phone or 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). through any TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. network. A flexible security component allows the originating owners of the data source to maintain complete control of its information while permitting partners need-to-know access, thus ensuring database integrity and control of shared information. Other regions using the Informant system include CRIMES (Comprehensive Regional Information Management Exchange System) from Hampton Roads, Virginia, ITIP iTIP iCalendar Transport-Independent Interoperability Protocol ITIP Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure Program ITIP Instructional Theory Into Practice ITIP Information Technology Infrastructure Planning (Sprint) (Information Technology Improvement Project) from Low Country, South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. , and ARJIS ARJIS Automated Regional Justice Information System (Automated Regional Justice Information System) from San Diego, California “San Diego” redirects here. For other uses, see San Diego (disambiguation). San Diego is a coastal Southern California city located in the southwestern corner of the continental United States. As of 2006, the city has a population of 1,256,951. . More information on CapWIN can be found at www.capwinproject.com. About Templar Corporation The Templar Corporation, located in Alexandria, VA, is an innovative information integration solutions provider of data-sharing software and services. Templar specializes in the integration of state and local law enforcement and public safety databases by delivering information from host systems directly to authorized users. Templar's products provide data sharing solutions to facilitate enterprise-to-enterprise communications. These software solutions allow the criminal justice community to leverage existing enterprise database systems, establish communities with mutual interests, and access information across multiple databases within the community using a commercial web browser on any platform, including laptops, cell phones and PDA's, through any TCP/IP network. For more information, visit www.templarcorp.com or call 703.548.0020. |
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