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Zetron will highlight several of its most advanced solutions at the Critical Communications World conference Zetron, a leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions worldwide, will feature several of its newest and most advanced solutions in stand B22 at the Critical Communications World (CCW) conference being held at the Amsterdam RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre in Amsterdam, Netherlands, 31st May–2nd June, 2016. Featured solutions AcomNOVUS command-and-control system integrated with LTE Press-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC). This LTE solution can be used in conjunction with radio technologies, such as TETRA, P25, and DMR. It also utilises a carrier-integrated service rather than a proprietary PTT “over-the-top” (OTT) service because of the high levels of quality and reliability carrier-integrated PTT services are able to deliver compared OTT PTT. Zetron’s AcomAUTOMAX dispatch and mobility suite. Designed for public-safety applications, Acom AUTOMAX adds to traditional voice dispatch a host of enriched features and functionality, such as data dispatching, case and incident management and reporting, and video analytics. A range of control-room solutions for small to large-sized operations, including the DCS-5020, MAX-Dispatch, Zetron’s Video Surveillance and Security offerings, and updates on the next generation of Acom. Cost-effective and capable “At CCW, we’ll be presenting a range of offerings that are ideal for public safety and non-public safety customers who are ready to replace their aging, expensive-to-run control room equipment with lower-cost, more capable solutions,” said Zetron EMEA Director of Sales, Andy Hatcher. “Our cost-effective solutions provide customers with enriched functionality and more data capability, and also help them move to DMR Tier III and LTE.”

Brent replaces Ellen O’Hara, who will move to the position of Chairman of the Board of Zetron and Board Member of EFJohnson Zetron, Inc. announces the appointment of Brent Dippie to the position of President and CEO as of April 1, 2016. He replaces Ellen O’Hara, who will move to the position of Chairman of the Board of Zetron and Board Member of EFJohnson. Brent has been the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Zetron for the past ten years and has served the company in various roles of increasing responsibility since 1989. He graduated cum laude with a B.A. degree in Finance from Washington State University and later obtained his CPA.

Zetron, a leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions worldwide, announced that the new release of its computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system offers a range of new capabilities that improve the ways  public-safety agencies obtain, use, and track incident information and resources. These improvements include: Enhanced incident handling and incident management. New capabilities allow users to: access information based on incident role; link incident-management records; detect duplicate incidents; clone incidents; and view incident information by agency. Support for multiple database operation. Provides mirrored duplicate databases, background database synchronisation, and automatic database failover. Interface support for next-generation ALI standards. Improved National Crime Information Center (NCIC) search capabilities, including query by person, vehicle, article, boat, or gun. Enhanced resource management that improves how incident resources are assigned and controlled. Improved location validation. Includes search for location by name, intersection, or previous incident locations. “Our updated CAD system improves agencies’ ability to obtain and apply incident information and resources,” said Zetron V.P. of Product Management, Gary Stidham. “This, in turn, improves the speed and accuracy of their response as well as their ability to manage, associate, differentiate, and report critical information—both during and after an incident.”