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Standards Conformance for NG911 & Lessons Learned in CA NG911 Lab

Published Sep 20, 2022

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View this webinar to learn about the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate’s (DHS S&T) approach to ensuring nationwide NG911 interoperability and standards conformance and for an overview of lessons learned in the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) NG911 Lab.

NG911 Interoperability and Standards Conformance Approach

The continued effort to create an interoperable NG911 "system of systems" is emphasized in DHS S&T’s approach to standards conformance for the nation’s NG911 systems. This approach will establish and implement a nationwide standards-based certification program for NG911 products. Learn about plans for stakeholder outreach and engagement to build consensus for the effort, along with proposed steps for a sound governance structure to support and sustain this program.

Lessons Learned in Cal OES NG911 Lab

The Cal OES NG911 Lab has identified the importance of testing interoperability between systems and with various equipment. Learn more about how the lab environment functions, results from their test procedures, and the benefits of having a testing process.

Speakers include:

  • Sridhar Kowdley, Technical Manager, DHS Science and Technology Directorate/Technology Center

  • Budge Currier, 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Branch Manager, California Office of Emergency Services