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  • Genasys releases COVID-19 interactive map layer service

    Genasys releases COVID-19 interactive map layer service

    Access to global web map service feature free for public and enterprise use

    Image: wildpixel/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images
    Image: wildpixel/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

    Genasys Inc., a global provider of critical communications solutions, has released an interactive map layer service for daily monitoring of Coronavirus – COVID-19 cases.

    The company-created Web Map Service (WMS) displays daily spatial data from Johns Hopkins University. The data from reporting countries, which includes U.S. states and territories, tracks confirmed cases and other information.

    “As a global provider of critical communications solutions, Genasys is strongly committed to providing information to help keep people safe during emergencies and crisis situations,” said Richard Danforth, chief executive officer, Genasys. “We are providing free use of our WMS feature to keep people informed and assist businesses with decisions regarding employee safety. Additional Genasys COVID-19 response initiatives are planned.”

    Follow this link for more information and access to the interactive Genasys WMS: genasys.com/corona/

    The unified Genasys Public Safety Mass Notification Platform provides a multi-channel approach to deliver geo-targeted alerts, notifications, instructions and information before, during and after public safety threats and critical business events. The Company’s end-to-end critical communications solution includes SMS, cell broadcast, email, social media and other mobile device emergency messaging.

    Genasys systems are in service in 72 countries around the world in diverse applications, including public safety, national emergency warning systems, mass notification, defense, law enforcement and critical infrastructure protection.

  • IWCE 2020 to highlight drones, 5G, artificial intelligence

    IWCE 2020 to highlight drones, 5G, artificial intelligence

    Logo: IWCE 2020The International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE), set to take place March 30 to April 3, will key in a number of industry topics, including 5G, FirstNet, drones, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, wearables and push-to-talk communications.

    IWCE will also feature a drone demonstration area and safe cities section. The event is designed for those in the critical communications industry, including first responders, police enforcement, fire departments and government.

    According to show organizers, more than 7,000 people are expected to attend the five-day event. IWCE will also include educational workshops, short courses, power sessions, keynote addresses, town hall meetings and networking events. The event tracks will include 5G, safe cities, in-building wireless, connectivity and public safety broadband, among several others.

    Chief Jeffrey Johnson, CEO of the Western Fire Chiefs Association, will present the keynote speech, titled “The innovations that are actually changing street performance for responders.” Other speakers will include Bryan Wiens, senior product manager, Cloud Services, InterTalk Critical Information Systems; Michelle Geddes, public safety communications director, city and county of San Francisco’s Department of Emergency Management; Robert Zanger, wireless engineering and operations unit at the Department of Justice; and more.

    “Since its inception, IWCE has provided an opportunity for all those who work within the sector to stay ahead of all the latest developments,” said Stacey Orlick, IWCE conference director. “Attendees can learn about the latest developments in safe cities, new infrastructure that affects utilities and transportation, in-building wireless systems, technology advancements and the latest regulatory insights that they should be aware of.”