Machine 2 Machine communications. NG911 is about to make that a reality, but it's an area that will require careful though and planning so we don't overload the PSAP with too much info. Event correlation will be the killer application on the backend that will be able to make some intelligent NG911 decisions based on data.

Did you know that 112 is the Universal Emergency number in 27 of the European Union countries?

Saturday, Feb 11 is 112 day, and is designed to raise awareness to this important service, and we're doing our part to support EENA and the 112 Foundation in their efforts. Help spread the word on this important topic.

Many people carry 'smart' devices today, We can send video, text and pictures to our friends. But what about 911? Some Apps claim to have the answer, but Public Safety has another opinion. Is this viable new technology? Or just techno-bable rhetoric that is becomming all too common with the emergence of #NG911.

Some agencies like San Jose, have taken on new policies surrounding Audible Alarms since the vast majority (98.4%) are false in nature. NG911 will allow additional data about an emergent event that will provide a mechanism to help sort out these events based on historical data as well as additional information that can be provided as additional data over the NENA i3 ESInet

Many failed predictions on technology have taken place over the years. Mostly it seems by those afraid of the new technologies, or so set in their ways they were blinded by their previous revelations. Has history repeated itself with some claiming NG9-1-1 is so far off we should give it no priority?

What granularity should you provide to the PSAP? This week Fletch discusses how a little common sense and E911 planning and increase accuracy while minimizing costs of compliance. The answer may just surprise you!

Each year states collect over $2B in E911 funds. Where does that money all go?

A recent FCC report raises some concerns that just may surprise you;

You don't need flying monkeys to impelment E911 and pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.

Despite affordable and common functionality available, Michigan delays E911 compliance by 5 years, but they at least passed the law!

This week Fletch discusses the reasons behind implementing E911 in the Enterprise, and how Social Media can bring unwanted attention to your 'brand name' and harm your reputation with your customers as learned by a bank in Florida where their E911 call was routed to the wrong PSAP due to a 'routing code' being misconfigured. Although no one was seriously injured, undue attention was brought onto the bank when they initially chastised the local E911 network, only to find they themselves were at fault.

This week Fletch responds to some some comments on #NG911 made during the Great #E911 Debate featured at the #IAUG Eastern Connect a few weeks ago, as well as some 'viewer mail' that arrived during the week.