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Partners
Effective E911 solutions require seamless integration with telecom platforms, IT networks and 911 service providers. That's why RedSky partners with other industry experts to deliver world-class E911 solutions and shape the future of our industry.
RedSky's partners fall into four categories: platform partners, channel partners, industry partners and standards committees.
Avaya
Avaya is a global leader in communication systems, applications and services. RedSky works closely with Avaya to optimize E911 Manager™ to support the needs of enterprise, government and public service markets. RedSky is a Premier member of the Avaya Developer Connection Program and the 2004 Avaya DevConnect Member of the Year. E911 Manager™, including our Network Discovery and Emergency On-site Notification features, is rated as Avaya Compliant by the Avaya Solution Interoperability and Test Lab in Lincroft, N.J.
Nortel
Nortel Networks is a global communications systems provider for the enterprise market. RedSky E911 Manager™ is the only Nortel certfied solution for Nortel's CS2100 platform, their Class 5 solution for the largest enterprises. E911 Manager™ is also certified as interoperable with the CS1000. E911 Manager™ also supports legacy Nortel Meridian products including the 81C, 61C, 11C (v23-v25).
Cisco
Cisco is a worldwide leader in IP networking for business, education, government and home networks and is now one of the leading providers of VoIP platforms for the enterprise. RedSky is a member of Cisco's developer program and E911 Manager™ is certified for interoperability with Cisco Call Manger v 4.2.3 through CCM 6.1.
Avaya
Avaya is a leading provider of IP communications solutions and services to global Fortune 500 customers and government entities. Avaya sells RedSky's E911 Manager™ to commercial and government customers nationally.
Cross Telecom
Cross Telecom, headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is an Avaya National Platinum Business Partner in the US. Cross account managers sell E911 Manager™ nationally to enterprise customers.
NetVersant
With 25 offices across the country, NetVersant is a nationally authorized Avaya Platinum Business Partner providing a wide range of advanced communication solutions to business and government. The NetVersant Account Executive team sells RedSky E911 Manager™ to customers nationally.
North American Communications Resources
Headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, NACR is an Avaya Platnum Business Partner. NACR account managers sell E911 Manager™ to customers nationally.
9-1-1 Industry Alliance
The 9-1-1 Industry Alliance ("9IA") was established in December 2005 by a group of prominent industry leaders. The vision of the organization's founders is that 9IA will play an important role as the voice of industry companies on major public policy issues, and that the expertise of industry leaders can assist public policymakers and government emergency communications professionals as complex choices are made regarding advanced 9-1-1 alternatives in the years ahead.
Intrado
Intrado is the leading provider of 911 database management for the public safety market and incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (ILECs), Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs) and VoIP Carriers. RedSky is working with Intrado to deliver new nationwide E911 location and call routing solutions for private switch owners that support remote and mobile workers and branch offices using VoIP.
E9-1-1 Institute
The E9-1-1 Institute is an active public policy organization in Washington D.C that works with Congress and the industry to raise awareness of 911 issues at the FCC and with other policy makers. RedSky works closely with this organization to educate its constituencies about the challenges of providing E911 protection in multi-line telephone systems and makes recommendations for consistent policymaking.
NENA
The National Emergency Number Association is a nationally recognized advocacy group for standardized procedures and policies that support 911 calling in the US. RedSky is working with NENA to develop the next generation architecture for nationwide 911 calling and location identification.
APCO International
The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International represents 911 emergency responders, dispatch centers and public safety answering points around the country. APCO represents the nation's first responders in local communities. RedSky works with APCO at this local level to help customers understand and meet regional E911 requirements.
NRIC
The Network Reliability and Interoperability Council develops recommendations for the FCC on next-generation technology and architecture solutions for VoIP 911 calling solutions. RedSky participates on NRIC committees and provides leadership on regulations for enterprise and MLTS (multi-line telephone systems).
IETF
The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is a large open international community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers concerned with the evolution and smooth operation of the Internet and its architecture. The mission of the IETF is to produce high quality, relevant technical and engineering documents including protocol standards and best practices that influence the way people design, use, and manage the Internet in such a way as to make the Internet work better. RedSky participates in IETF working groups focusing on the standards and protocols for IP-based Emergency Calling including the Session Initiation Protocol SIP) Working Group (WG), the Geographic Location/Privacy (GEOPRIV) WG, and the Emergency Context Resolution with Internet Technologies (ECRIT) WG. By participating in the IETF, RedSky gains early insight and influence on the developing standards that may impact the functionality of our E911 solutions for our enterprise and service provider customers.
ATIS
The Alliance for Telecommunications Solutions (ATIS) is a United States based body that is committed to rapidly developing and promoting technical and operations standards for the communications and related information technologies industry worldwide using a pragmatic, flexible and open approach. Over 1,100 industry professionals from more than 350 communications companies actively participate in ATIS. ATIS develops standards and solutions addressing a wide range of industry issues in a manner that allocates and coordinates industry resources and produces the greatest return for communications companies. ATIS is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
ATIS/ESIF
ATIS/ESIF is the primary venue for the telecommunications industry, public safety and other stakeholders to generate and refine both technical and operational interconnection issues to ensure life-saving E9-1-1 services are available for everyone in all situations. ESIF enables many different telecommunications entities to fully cooperate and interconnect with each other to determine the best practices and solutions necessary to effectively and promptly deploy E9-1-1 services nationwide. ESIF's mission is to provide a forum to facilitate the identification and resolution of both technical and operational issues related to the interconnection of wireline, wireless, cable, satellites, and Internet networks and emergency services networks. RedSky is an active member of ATIS/ESIF, especially its Next Generation Emergency Services (NGES) Working Group to ensure that our products are in line with new technology protocols and standards.
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