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Integrating Broadband Technology with Traditional LMR Systems

MCP's informational podcast series features the firm’s subject-matter experts and other industry leaders exploring a wide range of timely topics pertaining to mission-critical communications.

In this episode of the Mission Critical Partners Podcast Network, we discuss Integrating Broadband technology with traditional LMR systems. We are joined by Mission Critical Partners, Scott Neal, Vice President, Director of Wireless Services.

Cloud Migration Factors to Consider For Public Sector Organizations

MCP's informational podcast series features the firm’s subject-matter experts and other industry leaders exploring a wide range of timely topics pertaining to mission-critical communications.

In this episode of the Mission Critical Partners Podcast Network, we are discussing cloud migration factors to consider for public sector organizations. We are joined by three Mission Critical Partners, Eric Caddy, Vice President and Director of Network and 911 Services, Jamie Sullivan, Senior Technical Specialist, and Gary Pulford, Director of Product Management.

MCP Podcast Network Episode 10: Benefits of Cloud Implementations for the Public Sector

MCP's informational podcast series features the firm’s subject-matter experts and other industry leaders exploring a wide range of timely topics pertaining to mission-critical communications.

In this episode of the Mission Critical Partners Podcast Network, we discuss the benefits of cloud implementations for public sector organizations. We are joined by three Mission Critical Partners, Eric Caddy, Vice President and Director of Network at 911, Jamie Sullivan, senior technical specialist, and Gary Pulford, Director of Product Management.

MCP Podcast Network Episode 9: Cloud Services for Public Sector Organizations

Mission Critical Partners' informational podcast series features the firm’s subject-matter experts and other industry leaders exploring a wide range of timely topics pertaining to mission-critical communications.

In this episode of the MCP Podcast Network, we present a high level overview of cloud implementations for public sector organizations. We are joined by two Amazon Web Service (AWS) industry thought leaders, John Persano, senior business development manager, and Gigi Boehringer, solutions architect. Eric Caddy, vice president of network and 911 services, and Gary Pulford, the director of product management, both from MCP, also are featured.

MCP Podcast Network Episode 8: Alternative Policy Response

MCP's informational podcast series features the firm’s subject-matter experts and other industry leaders exploring a wide range of timely topics pertaining to mission-critical communications.

On this episode of MCP Podcast Network is entitled “Alternative Response Strategies for 911 Centers." This episode features  Executive Director for Northwest Central Dispatch System in Arlington Heights, Illinois, John Ferraro, and Mission Critical Partners' Operations Manager, Bonnie Maney, for an engaging discussion on how public sector organizations are evolving and how the transformation will result in improved outcomes in the communities they serve.

MCP Podcast Network Episode 7: Future of 911

MCP's informational podcast series features the firm’s subject-matter experts and other industry leaders exploring a wide range of timely topics pertaining to mission-critical communications.

The seventh episode on the MCP Podcast Network is entitled “Future of 911." This episode features the National 911 Program's director, Laurie Flaherty, and Mission Critical Partners' president, John Chiaramonte, for an engaging discussion on the most significant achievements in the 911 sector, the state of 911 communications, and the future of 911 service in the United States.

Episode 6: Data-Driven Criminal Justice

MCP's informational podcast series features the firm’s subject-matter experts and other industry leaders exploring a wide range of timely topics pertaining to mission-critical communications.

The sixth episode on the MCP Podcast Network is entitled “Data-Driven Criminal Justice.” This episode explores how data integration can improve the criminal justice process and result in better information and more effective and data-driven decision-making. Every criminal justice agency is dependent on its partners, whether it be courts, prosecutors, corrections, law enforcement, or any other partners for information to be there in a timely manner. Additional topics of discussion include:

Episode 5: Alert and Warning Systems: A Primer

MCP's informational podcast series features the firm’s subject-matter experts and other industry leaders exploring a wide range of timely topics pertaining to mission-critical communications.

The fifth episode on the MCP Podcast Network is entitled “Alert and Warning Systems: A Primer.” This episode explores the varying types of alert and warning systems available in today's market, as well as:

  • The most important factors agencies should consider when deploying a system
  • Red flags to be aware of when implementing a new system
  • FEMA's IPAWS system and how agencies can implement it
  • The pros and cons of onsite versus on-premises solutions
  • The most common mistakes agencies make when implementing an alert and warning system

An edited transcript is available below.

Episode 4: Solid Governance Strategies that Deliver Results

MCP's informational podcast series features the firm’s subject-matter experts and other industry leaders exploring a wide range of timely topics pertaining to mission-critical communications.

The fourth episode on the MCP Podcast Network is entitled “Solid Governance Strategies that Deliver Results.” This episode explores best practices for a solid governance strategy.

An edited transcript is available below.

Panelists include:

  • Nancy Pollock, MCP senior consultant, applies her in-depth knowledge of public-safety communications, legislative, governance, policy, operations, and technology developed over her 35-year career to client engagements.
  • Karyn Henry, J.D., an MCP communications consultant that brings years of wireless and telecommunications group leadership towards legal and regulatory initiatives. She brings policies and procedures expertise to MCP projects to develop for innovative solutions.
  • The episode is moderated by Glenn Bischoff, MCP content specialist and former editor of Urgent Communications and Fire Chief magazines.

Episode 3: How 911 Can Thrive During and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic; Protecting Future 911 Resilience

MCP's informational podcast series features the firm’s subject-matter experts and other industry leaders exploring a wide range of timely topics pertaining to mission-critical communications.

The MCP Podcast Network, created by Mission Critical Partners, recently launched a three-part series entitled, “How the 911 Community Can Thrive During and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic.” This episode explores how an emergency communications center (ECC) leader's mindset and skillsets can protect future 911 resilience.

An edited transcript is available below.

Panelists include:

Episode 2: How the 911 Community Can Thrive During and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic: Rallying the 911 Resilient Mindset

MCP's informational podcast series features the firm’s subject-matter experts and other industry leaders exploring a wide range of timely topics pertaining to mission-critical communications.

The MCP Podcast Network, created by Mission Critical Partners, recently launched a three-part series entitled, “How the 911 Community Can Thrive During and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic.” This episode explores how an emergency communications center (ECC) leader's mindset and skillsets can make a difference in the well being of 911 center personnel.

An edited transcript is available below.

Podcast Episode 1: How the 911 Community Can Thrive During and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic: Coming to Grips with the Psychological Impacts

Mission Critical Partners' new, informational podcast series features the firm’s subject-matter experts and other industry leaders exploring a wide range of timely topics pertaining to mission-critical communications.

The MCP Podcast Network, created by Mission Critical Partners, launches with a three-part series entitled, “How the 911 Community Can Thrive During and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic.”