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Envoy Government Communications Newsletter

Issue #1 : Mobility and Security

E911, Where Are You?

Five years ago, the effectiveness of a wireless 911 call depended upon your knowledge of your location, and your willingness to wait. Today, these limitations are quickly falling away.

Enhanced 911, or E911, service delivers a wireless caller's mobile number and location to an emergency call center, allowing the dispatcher to send help faster to the wireless caller. Thanks to a firm push from the federal government and the vision of companies like Sprint, E911 is finally becoming a reality in cities and towns across the nation.
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How Does E911 Work?

The goal of E911 is simple: Get the caller's number and pinpoint the location for emergency response teams to get there in a hurry. We explain step-by-step how emergency vehicles come to the rescue when you place a wireless E911 call.
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FIPS 140-2: Securing Data from the Device to the Data Center

Whether at rest or traveling over a wireless network, information carried on or transmitted from an agent's wireless device has grown increasingly sensitive. Recognizing the security concern, the federal government requires all IT products sold to its departments and agencies to meet strict security standards including those for encryption. Learn more about the latest Federal Information Processing Standard, FIPS 140-2.
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FCC and FTC Decisions

We're always keeping an eye on the latest movements over at the FCC and the FTC. To keep you informed, we put together a quick roundup of the current top five communications issues-where they stand and what you can expect to happen next.
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Adopting VoIP: Save More than Money

The Blue Valley School District in Overland Park, KS, embraced VoIP for the future of the school district. Now that their data and voice networks have converged, the district is witnessing astounding cost savings and considering potential security enhancements.
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