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ZelTech facilitates the building of consensus among the
counties, cities, state, and federal agencies in the Hampton Roads region,
supporting the development and execution of a long-term plan to improve the
effectiveness of regional communications, emergency services, and crisis management.
Effective regional security and emergency response requires a robust, interoperable
regional architecture. Our Joint Technical Architecture (JTA) approach provides
a construct allowing decision makers to define their requirements in operational
terms. We are developing a plan, which includes a minimum set of essential
standards. This baseline allows disparate agencies to procure equipment meeting
their individual needs and allows robust communications with first responder
counterparts.
By implementing this approach, the HRPDC:
- Creates the foundation for interoperability among agencies
involved in supporting crisis management operations in Hampton Roads.
- Documents information technology standards for system
development and acquisition that ensures interoperability and facilitates
information sharing.
- Defines agreed preferences and standards for open systems,
allowing independently-developed systems to work together.
- Acknowledges the industry's standards-based development
of evolving IT and communications systems, such as APCO's Project 25 and
the FCC' Evolving 700 MHz Interoperability Plan.
ZelTech's role in assisting the HRPDC will greatly improve
the security of Hampton Roads through improved technical interoperability
and opportunities for increased cooperation.
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