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2012 Press Releases & News
February 21: RCC Launches Broadband-Focused Group to Provide Dedicated Broadband Support to Mission Critical Organizations
A leader in broadband consulting services and a driving force among broadband standards-setting organizations, RCC Consultants, Inc. has recognized the need for a dedicated practice to support our clients with evolving broadband technologies. We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Broadband Consulting Group. The Group brings together the company’s business, engineering, program management, legal and spectrum experts, who will assist agencies and organizations in developing plans for and implementing this new technology. Read more.
February 6: Visit with RCC at IWCE 2012 in Las Vegas February 22-23
RCC will be exhibiting at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) 2012 in Las Vegas February 22-23. Please stop by and visit us at booth 7102. Learn more and register for the conference here.
2011 Press Releases & News
In Memorium: Joseph Y. Nasser, PhD, 1943-2011
The employees, management and Board of Directors of RCC Consultants, Inc. are saddened by the passing of our dear friend and esteemed colleague Joseph Y. “Joe” Nasser, PhD, on December 27, 2011. Joe was Vice President and General Manager of the RCC Public Safety Information Systems division. He was a devoted advocate of professional public safety communications, and had a long and distinguished career in the advancement of the state of this vital public service. More.
November 30: RCC's Margaret Lyons Named Senior Member of the IEEE
RCC's Margaret Lyons was elevated to Senior Member with the IEEE, the world's largest professional association for the advancement of technology. Fewer than 8 percent of the IEEE's 400,000 members achieve this prestigious level. Learn more.
November 17: RCC Presenting at the 2011 Maryland Law Enforcement Technology Conference
RCC's Charles Bryson will be a featured presenter at the 2011 Maryland Law Enforcement Technology Conference on November 17. He will be speaking about the Maryland FiRST system, the statewide P25 Phase 2 system rollout. Learn more about the conference and register here.
November 11: RCC Conducts Three-Day Interoperable Communications Exercise in California
RCC Consultants and the CalSIEC Central Planning Area conducted a three-day exercise series November 8-10 across the Central Valley region of California to further advance their collaboration on interoperable communications and incident management. More than 100 people from Law, Fire, EMS, Emergency Management, Education and Healthcare participated. Learn more.
November 9: RCC Contributes to IJIS Institute's White Paper on Data Sharing Between CAD Systems
RCC's Michael Weins was a contributor to the IJIS Institute's white paper "Data Sharing Between Computer Aided Dispatch Systems." The paper identifies the issues, methods and agencies involved in CAD data sharing. Download the white paper.
November 1: MissionCritical Communications Names RCC Top Consultant
Based on reader submissions, MissionCritical Communications magazine chose RCC Consultants as one of the industry's Top Consultants. Thank you to the clients who nominated us for this distinctive honor. Read the full article in the November/December issue.
October 28: RCC and CalSIEC Central Planning Area Conduct Regional HSEEP-Compliant Tabletop Exercise
RCC Consultants and the CalSIEC Central Planning Area conducted a tabletop exercise in Clovis, CA focusing on interoperable communications and incident management to validate emergency response plans and protocols for a simulated disaster. The October 13 exercise helped advance the level of proficiency and expediency in establishing command, control and communications for multi-jurisdictional, multi-disciplinary incidents. Learn more.
October 3: RCC's Charles Bryson Pens Cover Story for MissionCritical Magazine
RCC's Charles Bryson is assisting the State of Maryland with their statewide P25 Phase 2 system rollout. Bryson details the project in the cover story of the October issue of MissionCritical Communications. Read the full article.
September 30: United Nations Office of Project Services Selects RCC to Develop Communications System for EMS in Kurdistan
RCC will provide project management, technical support and IV and V services to UNOPS. The project includes the installation of a new emergency number system, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) system and radio communications system. Learn more.
September 8: RCC's Busam and Tay Presenting "Next Generation Emergency Communications, Facts and Myths" at Kentucky Emergency Services Conference
Join RCC's Tony Busam and Faysal Tay for an engaging presentation on Next Generation communications at the Kentucky Emergency Services Conference on September 8. From 3:50 to 5:00 p.m., they will be presenting the educational session "Next Generation Emergency Communications, Facts and Myths." Here's a description of their presentation:
The evolution of communications technologies has outpaced the ability of public safety to keep up. Is analog really dead? Is IP the real future? What can officials do to plan for future technologies while reducing the risk and containing costs? Tony Busam, ENP and Co-Chair of NENA's newly formed Development Steering Council and Faysal Tay, ENP, PMP will discuss the immediate future of Public Safety systems and change management from a practical, real-world perspective.
RCC will also be exhibiting in the vendor hall -- please stop by and visit us at booth #31. Learn more about the session and the conference here.
August 15: RCC Launches C3TEST to Help Agencies Prepare to Communicate During an Emergency
RCC is pleased to announce the official launch of our Command, Control and Communications Training and Exercise Solutions Team (C3TEST). C3TEST helps agencies create a holistic, multi-year program to improve capabilities related to command, control and communications (C3). We help public safety, utilities, transportation agencies and educational institutions plan, implement and practice critical C3 skills. Read the related press release and visit www.rcc.com/c3test to see C3TEST in action.
August 7-9: Visit with RCC at APCO International 2011
RCC is excited to participate in the 77th APCO International Conference & Expo August 7-9 in Philadelphia. Please stop by our booth #1921 and visit with us. Learn more about the Conference here.
July 12: RCC Chosen by Midland, Texas to Link All City Facilities
RCC Consultants, Inc. has been selected by the City of Midland, Texas to develop a network design linking all City facilities. The network will connect and support applications including traffic control systems, Voice over IP (VoIP), video surveillance and administrative data systems. Learn more.
July 8: RCC to Evaluate Eastern Shore of Virginia 9-1-1 Commission Radio System
RCC Consultants, Inc. has been selected by the Eastern Shore of Virginia 9-1-1 Commission to evaluate present and future radio system needs. Recommendations for the radio system will be developed to assist in ensuring compliance with the FCC’s narrowbanding mandate for VHF and UHF communications. Learn more.
July 6: RCC Selected by Augusta County and the Cities of Staunton and Waynesboro to Improve Interoperability
RCC Consultants, Inc. has been selected by Augusta County, Virginia and the Cities of Staunton and Waynesboro to assist in the comprehensive analysis of their existing public safety radio systems. RCC will help develop a strategy to transition the current radio systems to new interoperable communications system technologies. Learn more.
June 21: RCC’s Tony Busam Named Co-Chair of NENA's Development Steering Council
RCC’s Tony Busam has been named Co-Chair of the newly formed Development Steering Council for the National Emergency Number Association (NENA). Learn more.
June 18-23: RCC to Exhibit and Present at NENA 2011
RCC's Tony Busam and Faysal Tay will present on several Next Generation 9-1-1 panels at NENA 2011 from June 18-23 in Minneapolis. RCC will also have a booth at the show. Please stop by and visit us at booth 213. Learn more and register for the conference here.
June 15: RCC Selected to Upgrade the Radio System for the Central Virginia Radio Communications Board
RCC will assist the Board in selecting and procuring upgraded equipment and improving the current 800
MHz radio system. Learn more.
June 8: Hong Kong Fire Services Retains RCC for Communications Center Staffing Analysis
RCC will conduct an operational efficiency and staffing analysis for the Fire Services
Communications Center (FSCC). The FSCC is also planning to implement the Medical Priority Dispatch
System and will utilize RCC’s expertise to determine the appropriate staffing needs. Learn more.
May 31: Jacksonville Transportation Authority Chooses RCC for Analysis of Voice and Data Communications
RCC will make recommendations on voice and data communications system options for the JTA's fixed and flexible route and future wide-area transportation services. Learn more.
May 25: St. Johns County, Florida Selects RCC to Assist in Procuring New P25 Countywide Radio System
The new system will improve interoperability in the area and serve all public safety and public service agencies in St. Johns County, the City of St. Augustine and the City of St. Augustine Beach. Learn more.
May 19: RCC Selected by Baldwin County, AL to Improve Countywide Communications and Interoperability
As many as 56 public safety agencies in Baldwin County utilize different radio systems that are not
interoperable with each other or the surrounding counties and agencies. RCC will assess the current public safety radio systems and make recommendations on the best, most resourceful two-way radio communications system to serve first responders, countywide. Learn more.
April 28: FCC Grants Approval for TETRA Standard in U.S.
The TETRA Association announced that the FCC has granted approval for products conforming to the TETRA voice and data communications standard to be available in the United States. An original signatory to the TETRA MoU in 1994, RCC has significant experience designing TETRA-based systems, and worked with the Association during this waiver process.
April 10-16: RCC Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
During National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, RCC would like to thank all telecommunications personnel in the public safety community for your dedicated service. Learn more about National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.
April 5-6: RCC Exhibiting at the 2011 West Virginia Enhanced 9-1-1 Annual Conference
Please visit with RCC at the 2011 West Virginia Enhanced 9-1-1 Annual Conference in Logan, WV on April 5-6.
April 5: RCC Participating in Louisiana NENA/APCO 2011 Symposium
RCC is excited to participate in the Louisiana NENA/APCO 2011 Symposium on April 5 in Lafayette, Louisiana. Please stop by our table and visit with us. Learn more about the Symposium here.
April 4-5: See RCC at Texas APCO Annual Conference
RCC will be attending the Annual Conference for the Texas chapter of APCO in San Marcos April 4-5. Please visit us at booth 300. Learn more and register for the Conference here.
March 9-11: Visit RCC at IWCE 2011
RCC will have a booth at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) in Las Vegas, Nevada from March 9-11. Please stop by and visit us at booth 2059. Learn more and register for the Conference here.
February 7-8: Visit RCC at APCO Western States Regional Conference
RCC will be exhibiting at the APCO Western States Regional Conference in Ontario, California on February 7 and 8. Please visit us at booth 228. Learn more about the Conference here.
January 20: RCC Receives 2010 Customer Service Award from Miami Valley Fire/EMS Alliance
The Miami Valley Fire/EMS Alliance (Ohio) awarded RCC the 2010 Customer Service Award for our work helping the Alliance with their rebanding project.
RCC is assisting the Alliance in changing the frequencies they use in the 800 MHz band to comply with the FCC’s rebanding mandate. Also included in the project is the development and implementation of a standardized radio communications template for regional dispatch centers, fire apparatus and firefighters, which will enhance safety to the responder and public, and save lives and taxpayer money. Read more.
January 13: RCC Presenting at All Hazards Consortium 3rd Annual Regional State Border Coordination Workshop January 24
RCC's Charles Bryson and Dominick Arcuri will provide an update on the D Block Auction at the All Hazards Consortium 3rd Annual Regional State Border Coordination Workshop in Gettysburg, PA. Their presentation will take place at 3:15 p.m. on January 24.
The AHC workshop will provide updates on catastrophic evacuation planning efforts within Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. Learn more and register for the event.
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