State of Maryland to Assess the Reliability and Security of Its 911 Network Infrastructure

PROJECT WILL HELP THE STATE UNDERSTAND ITS PSAPS’ CYBER RISKS AND PREPARE FOR NG911 TRANSITION

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (March 5, 2018) — Mission Critical Partners (MCP), a leading provider of consulting and co-managed services for mission-critical infrastructure, along with partner SecuLore Solutions, a Maryland-based cyber security company focused on public safety, has been selected to complete a dynamic 911 network discovery for all public safety answering points (PSAPs) in the state of Maryland. A second component of the project is to complete an in-depth cyber security evaluation of its PSAPs, with the goal of protecting them against external and internal threats.

Mission Critical Partners Boosts Its Industry-Leading Roster of Subject-Matter Experts

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (March 1, 2018)—Mission Critical Partners (MCP) today announced several new additions to its industry-leading roster of nearly 100 public safety subject-matter experts whose collective expertise covers radio and wireless communications, Next Generation 911 networks, public safety operations and facilities, and co-managed and IT services.

"Let's Evolve 911" Campaign Commemorates 911's Past While Looking Ahead to an Exciting Future

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (February 16, 2018)—Mission Critical Partners (MCP) today announced the launch of the “Let’s Evolve 911” campaign, which coincides with the 50^th anniversary of the first emergency call placed in the United States using the 911 code. That call was placed by Alabama Senator Rankin Fite on February 16, 1968, in Haleyville, Alabama.

Former Minnesota Emergency Communications Director Joins MCP

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (January 23, 2018)—Jackie Mines has joined Mission Critical Partners (MCP), a leading provider of professional services and lifecycle management solution for mission-critical infrastructure, as a communications consultant. In her new role at MCP, Mines will advise federal, statewide and local clients on advancing their Next Generation 911 (NG911) strategic planning efforts and implementation and contribute to NG911 master planning efforts, interoperable emergency communications development, as well as to state and national policy development.

Trends in Emergency Communications and Public Safety Facility Design, Presented by MCP During Live Webinar

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (January 22, 2018)—Mission Critical Partners (MCP), a provider of professional services and lifecycle management solutions for mission-critical infrastructure, will host a webinar on Thursday, January 25, from 2 pm to 3 pm EST on “Trends in Emergency Communications and Public Safety Facility Design.” Experts will discuss best practices for public safety organizations looking to build or renovate their 911 center, public safety answering point (PSAP) or emergency operations center (EOC.) The replay of the webinar will be available on the MCP website.

Mission Critical Partners Joins Memphis Police Department to Announce the Opening of Renovated Communications Center

MEMPHIS, TN. (January 11, 2018)— The city of Memphis and its police department announced the opening of its newly-redesigned $9 million, 20,000+-square-foot state-of-the-art facility that will serve as one of two primary answering points for all emergency and non-emergency calls for Memphis police, fire and emergency medical services. The completion was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Mission Critical Partners and Egis Capital Partners Announce Partnership

RELATIONSHIP WILL BE FOCUSED ON ACCELERATING GROWTH AND CREATING VALUE FOR MCP CLIENTS

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (January 8, 2018)— Mission Critical Partners (MCP), a provider of professional services and lifecycle management solutions for mission-critical infrastructure, and Egis Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on the Security and Protection industry, announced today a new strategic partnership. The agreement brings together MCP’s extensive team of specialized mission-critical communications professionals and the strategic and financial backing of Egis Capital Partners, positioning both companies to create greater value for clients and drive the digital transformation of the public safety communications sector.

Mission Critical Partners Announces November Webinar "Preparing for the PSAP of the Future"

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (November 21, 2017) — Mission Critical Partners (MCP) is excited to announce our next live webinar where we will discuss preparing public safety answering points (PSAPs) and public safety leaders for the changing emergency communications environment.

Mission Critical Partners Announces October Webinar Focused on FirstNet/Next Generation 911 Convergence

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (October 23, 2017) — Mission Critical Partners will host a live, 60-minute webinar on October 30 on FirstNet and Next Generation 911 (NG911) convergence.

MCP's Louisa Lake Honored with NC's NENA's President's Award

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (October 10, 2017) — Mission Critical Partners (MCP) subject-matter expert Louisa Lake was recently awarded the President’s Award from the North Carolina chapter of the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) for her work helping members achieve Emergency Number Professional (ENP) certification. The award is given during the annual NC Public-Safety Communications Conference in recognition of exceptional dedication and commitment through outstanding service to the association.

Mission Critical Partners Announces September Webinar on Next Generation 911 Content

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (September 18, 2017) — Mission Critical Partners (MCP) is excited to announce its September live webinar which will focus on how Next Generation 911 (NG911) content will fuel NG911 adoption and make emergency response more efficient. Information for this live event is detailed below.

Upgrade of First-Response Communications System Possible Next Year - The Richmond Register

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