E9-1-1- and Voice over IP
CRITICAL ISSUES FORUM

The E9-1-1 Critical Issues Forum (CIF) is coming to Santa Clara November 30-December 2, 2004.

IP is both a challenge and a unique opportunity for 9-1-1. IP-based emergency calling and non-verbal emergency messaging must have access to current and next-generation 9-1-1 systems. IP as a basis for updated E9-1-1 infrastructure is the opportunity.

Co-hosted by pulver.com and the National Emergency Number Association (NENA), the Critical Issues Forum will bring you up to date on NENA and IP industry work on current and future designs for 9-1-1 public safety communications systems. It also offers a forum for you to provide input into current and future system design.

NENA's mission is to foster the technological advancement, availability, and implementation of a universal emergency telephone number system. In carrying out its mission, NENA promotes research, planning, training, and education. The protection of human life, the preservation of property and the maintenance of general community security are among NENA's objectives.

Who Should Attend:

• VoIP Providers and Vendors
• Broadband Providers and Vendors
• 9-1-1 Providers and Vendors
• 9-1-1 Administrators, Managers, and Supervisors
• Government Oversight Representatives

CIF Presentations Will Include:

• State of the Industry: A Look at Current IP-Based Products
• What’s on the Horizon? WiFi, WiMax, and More
• The E9-1-1 Dilemma
• IP as the Basis for Next Generation E9-1-1
• Migratory Solutions: What’s Needed?
• Alliances and Partnerships: Government, Public, Private Entities
• Long-Term Solutions Status
• Funding Challenges and PSAP Costs

Invited Speakers include top names in Voice over IP technology, from both within and outside public safety and 9-1-1.

A special one-day Introduction to VoIP will be offered on November 30.