The U.S. National Public Safety Telecommunications Council and...

The U.S. National Public Safety Telecommunications Council and the Canadian Interoperability Technology Interest Group scheduled a workshop in Windsor, Ontario, Oct. 20-22 on “gaps” in voice and data interoperability facing first responders (http://bit.ly/1t2MPtp). “Ensuring security and safety along the Canada-U.S border is a shared challenge for both Canada and the United States that requires collaboration and coordination between the two nations,” the groups said. “To be successful, personnel from both countries require the ability to exchange voice and data communications in real-time and across disciplines and jurisdictions in an effective and timely manner."