Geographic Information Systems Insights

GeoComm Welcomes New Chief Product and Technology Officer

GeoComm, a trusted leader in GIS-based indoor and outdoor map data management solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Daniel Stonecipher as its new Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO) and key member of the executive leadership team.

ZeroEyes and GeoComm Partner to Enhance Iowa School Safety with Advanced AI Gun Detection and Intelligent Mapping

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security Safety Act Designation, and GeoComm, the provider of locally authoritative indoor and outdoor Geographic Information Systems (GIS), today announced a technology integration partnership to enhance emergency response and school safety. This collaboration merges ZeroEyes' AI gun detection and situational awareness software with GeoComm's comprehensive indoor mapping solutions to provide real-time, actionable intelligence to any Iowa K-12 schools.

Unlocking the Power of Map Data Manager: Enhancing School Safety & Indoor Safety

An indoor map delivers the next level of precise location information via a highly organized visualization of all the essential elements in a building. Bringing your building to life with a detailed map and into the hands of those who need it is a critical first step to unlocking seamless navigation and enhanced accessibility! 

Next Generation 9-1-1 GIS Project for the State of North Carolina and NC 911 Board

In 2019 the State of North Carolina and North Carolina 911 Board, joined a growing number of states entrusting GeoComm as their 9-1-1 GIS partner of choice to meet the demands of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1). This case study overviews the steps completed to help prepare them for a future NG9-1-1 system implementation.

GeoComm Joins Amazon Web Services Public Sector Partner Program

GeoComm, a leading provider of Public Safety Location Intelligence™, is excited to announce they have achieved a Public Sector Partner status in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN).  Obtaining this status is a reflection on GeoComm’s desire to utilize the benefits of AWS when building solutions and services for our customers.

Esri Forrester Guide

As an Esri Platinum Partner, we are excited to share The Forrester Wave™: Location Intelligence Platforms, Q2 2020 Report which names Esri as a leader in location intelligence. Download a complete copy of the report and learn how location intelligence can support your business needs and transform your organization.

Indoor Mapping: Why do I need it?

By now you have probably heard the statistic that today approximately 80 percent of all 9-1-1 calls originate from mobile phones. More and more people are forgoing wireline telephone service and are relying on mobile phone service exclusively. Indoor maps are needed to fully unlock the life-saving potential of indoor geodetic positions of mobile phones during 9-1-1 calls that the industry has worked so hard for to create.

GeoComm Providing Indoor Maps Offering, a Key Element of Public Safety Location Intelligence™

GeoComm, a leading provider of public safety GIS systems, is excited to offer Indoor Mapping services aimed at empowering law enforcement, fire, and medical responders by providing a visual representation of indoor spaces for key buildings in their response areas.

Announcing Public Safety Location Intelligence™ from GeoComm

GeoComm, an industry leading provider of public safety GIS, is excited to announce the release of a new website highlighting the need for Public Safety Location Intelligence™ in 9-1-1 emergency response. Today public safety GIS data and location information is disparate, inconsistent, and expanding. Public Safety Location Intelligence from GeoComm provides a new way to get the right location information, on the right map, for the right people, at the right time, in order to respond to emergency calls faster.

GeoComm’s Jody Sayre Named To Esri’s Partner Advisory Network

GeoComm today announced the nomination and acceptance of Jody Sayre to Esri’s Partner Advisory Council (PAC). Jody Sayre, GeoComm’s Vice President of Marketing and Channel Management will serve as a representative for a 3-year term. By participating on the PAC, Jody will represent and advocate for the needs of current and potential GeoComm public safety customers that utilize Esri ArcGIS Platform technologies in mission critical life-saving applications.

Esri, GeoComm, RapidSOS Partner to Bring Indoor Maps to First Responders

Location is the most important piece of information in an emergency. With over 80 percent of 911 calls coming from cell phones—many of them from citizens located indoors—it is critical that first responders have accurate information on where incidents are occurring. This partnership provides accurate caller location and other critical data through the context of indoor maps, creating an advanced view of the emergency.

Public Safety Industry Professional Joins GeoComm’s Product Management Team

GeoComm is excited to announce the addition of Dan Craigie to the Product Management Team serving as the Business Development Program Manager. Dan was most recently the 9-1-1 Program Manager for Emergency Communication Networks Division at the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and has first-hand experience understanding the challenges public safety agencies face today.