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2013 Press Releases & News
April 8: RCC Files Reponse to NIST on Cybersecurity
RCC recently filed a response to the National Institute Of Standards and Technology's RFI on "Developing a Framework to Improve Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity." Download a copy of our response.
March 21: RCC Moderating NYC In-Building Wireless Conference Panels
RCC's Doug Fishman and Robert Lopez will moderate panels at the sold-out NYC In-Building Wireless Conference March 28. Mr. Fishman will moderate "RF DAS + Small Cell Performance and Quality Validation" at 1 p.m., and Mr. Lopez will moderate "Public Safety and E911 Indoor Location Accuracy" at 2:15 p.m. The Conference is intended to inform attendees about integrating in-building wireless (DAS, Small Cell, WiFi and Location Based Services) into their building design. Learn more.
February 12: RCC Releases White Paper on SLIGP Guidance
To assist states in preparing to take advantage of the State and Local Implementation Grant Program (SLIGP), RCC has released the white paper "The State and Local Implementation Grant Program in Support of the National Public Safety Broadband Network and A Suggested Process for Addressing that Program." Click here to request a copy.
February 6: NTIA Announces $121.5M Grant Program for FirstNet Planning
All 56 states and territories are eligible to receive funds to assist with FirstNet planning through the State and Local Implementation Grant Program (SLIGP). But the March 19 deadline is coming fast. Learn more about the SLIGP and how RCC can help your state apply for and make the most of these grant funds.
January 28: RCC Participates in Textron Expert Broadband Roundtable
RCC's Carl Aron was a panelist at the Textron PSBN Roundtable Discussion on January 28. The Roundtable brought together 25 panelists from leading telecommunications companies and government agencies. Click here to read comments Mr. Aron prepared for the event.
2012 Press Releases & News
December 6: RCC's ComSitePro Software Praised at IEEE Broadcast Symposium
RCC's popular interference analysis tool, ComSitePro, was touted at this year's IEEE Broadcast Symposium. During the "Computer Simulation Tools for Broadcast Engineering" segment, engineer Greg Best said ComSite Pro was the only computer simulation he found that was up-to-date and commercially available. Visit RCC's ComSite software site to learn more about this tool and other ComSite products.
November 6: RCC Releases New White Paper on Broadband Options for States
If you're exploring broadband options for your state, download RCC’s free white paper "State Decision Making Under the Act Creating the Public Safety Broadband Network."
October 29: RCC's Mike Weins Contributes to IJIS White Paper on Governance in Public Safety Projects
The IJIS Institute published a white paper, Governance Agreements in Public Safety Information Sharing Projects, to help agencies that share information, systems or services. RCC's Mike Weins was a contributor to the paper. The paper was developed in response to questions provoked from the committee’s 2011 white paper, Data Sharing Between Computer Aided Dispatch Systems, to which Mr. Weins was also a contributor.
October 22: RCC Files Public Comment About FirstNet Concept with NTIA
FirstNet presented its conceptual network architecture for the nationwide public safety broadband network at its Board meeting on September 25. Read our concerns and recommendations to FirstNet in response to the NTIA’s call for public comment.
July 11: RCC Voluntarily Settles Civil Action
Today, RCC amicably settled a civil action field by the U.S. Equal Employment Commission alleging a viloaton of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The allegations date back to a single 2007 hiring decision, and were vigorously disputed by RCC. RCC, however, amicably settled the case to bring the action to an end, and to avoid further legal fees and costs. Learn more.
June 15: Files Response to NTIA on Request for Informaton on Development of the State and Local Implementation Grant Program for the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network
Today, RCC filed an in-depth response to the May 14, 2012, Request for Information (the “RFI”) of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce (“NTIA”) seeking public comment on various issues relating to the development of the state and local implementation grant program, which NTIA must establish, pursuant to the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to assist state and local governments in planning for a single, nationwide interoperable public safety broadband network. Learn more.
June 9-14: RCC Presenting and Exhibiting at NENA 2012 in Long Beach, CA
Three experts from RCC will be presenting on critical PSAP issues at the NENA 2012 conference in Long Beach, CA from June 9-14. The presentations include:
The NG9-1-1 PSAP: What's the Difference? — RCC's Tony Busam, ENP, will discuss on a panel how the NG9-1-1 PSAP will differ from the PSAP of today in simple, easy-to-understand terms. An extended question and answer period will follow the panel discussion. Monday, June 11 at 4 p.m.
Standards-Based Information Sharing in Emergency Communications & Response — RCC's Michael Weins, ENP, will speak on a panel about the concept of "data in motion” – exposing the emergency communications technology environment to the public safety application environment. The panel will feature information sharing case studies and interoperability solutions. Wednesday, June 13 at 4 p.m.
PSAP Consolidation: A Road Map to Success — RCC's Verdette Hall, ENP, will be part of a panel discussing what elements to consider when discussing consolidation, project plan development and the importance of a communications plan to all stakeholders. Monday, June 11 at 2:45 p.m.
RCC is also proud to support the conference as an exhibitor. Please stop by and visit us at booth 727 on June 11-12. Learn more and register for the conference.
June 8: RCC Selected to Assist New York City’s Javits Center with Telecommunications Upgrade
The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York has contracted with RCC Consultants for assistance in enhancing the Center’s telecommunications systems. RCC will help the Center enhance coverage from wireless service providers throughout all public areas of the facility. Learn more.
May 21-22: RCC Exhibiting at UTC Telecom 2012 in Orlando
RCC will be exhibiting at the Utilities Telecom Council (UTC) Telecom 2012 Conference in Orlando May 21-22. Please stop by and visit us at table 318. Learn more and register for the conference.
May 15-17: Visit with RCC at ENTELEC 2012 in Houston
RCC is excited to exhibit at the Energy Telecommunications and Electrical Association (ENTELEC) 2012 Conference & Expo in Houston May 15-17. Please stop by and visit us at table 446. Learn more and register for the conference.
May 8: RCC Presentation at APCO Global Congress Featured in Public Safety Communications
In an educational session at the APCO Global Congress in Dubai May 2, RCC's Faysal Tay spoke about the impact of Next Generation 9-1-1 on dispatching, PSAPs and emergency communications systems. Read more about Mr. Tay's presentation in Public Safety Communications.
April 17: RCC President Michael Hunter Shares His Thoughts on the New National Broadband Legislation
Watershed legislation passed in February paves the way for a national public safety broadband network. Watch an interview with RCC President and CEO Michael Hunter to learn more about the legislation and how RCC can help agencies plan for the new network.
April 2: APCO Global Congress Shines Spotlight on RCC Presentation
The APCO Global Congress featured RCC's upcoming presentation on the event's website for the first week of April. RCC's Faysal Tay will present "NG9-1-1 Impact on PSAPs and Systems" at the APCO Global Congress at 2:30 p.m. on May 2. View a detailed description of the presentation at the APCO Global Congress website.
March 19: RCC Presenting on Broadband LTE Technology at Texas APCO/NENA April 2
RCC's Dominick Arcuri and Greg Munchrath will present "Broadband LTE Technology" at the the Texas APCO/NENA Joint Conference April 2. Their presentation will take place at 1 p.m. in the Parisian Room. Learn more about the presentation and the conference here.
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.
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