Amcom Software Pagers Earn German Public Safety Certification
- Commtech Wireless Model 7900 Pager Meets Rigid Standards in Germany for Interoperability and Reliability
- Key Certification, Highly Regarded Across Europe, Applies to Important Communications Equipment in Public Safety and Security Networks
LONDON – May 27, 2010 – Amcom Software, Inc., today announced that its Commtech Wireless Model 7900 pagers have earned certification granted by the German Ministry of the Interior for Public Authorities and Organizations (BOS – Behoerden und Organisationen mit Sicherheitsaufgaben). This important certification designates that the model 7900 series meets all requirements for reliability and interoperability with other communications equipment and technology used by public safety organizations on the German BOS network, such as emergency responders, police departments and fire fighters. Amcom’s model 7900 pagers are distributed in Europe by HMK GmbH.
The BOS certification process includes a number of requirements with a strong focus on interoperability. This is to ensure that all communications equipment used by BOS organizations can receive and transmit messages securely and reliably, without interruption. The certification is widely regarded across Europe as a standard upon which all organizations can rely.
Said Amcom Software CEO Chris Heim, "Everyone relies on public safety professionals to be where they need to be and have the information they need in order to protect lives and property. We're proud that our paging technology is the best available, and we're especially proud that our pagers are now certified for use by BOS professionals."
Due to the nature of its use, the reliability of mobile communications equipment used within public safety networks is of fundamental importance. It is so crucial that the German government determined that all equipment used within the BOS digital radio network must be thoroughly tested and certified. The certification process ensures correct technology implementation, conformance with standards and especially interoperability with other equipment in the network, regardless of manufacturer. The testing is carried out by ISO 17025 test laboratories accredited by the German Federal Office for Information Security.
About HMK GmbH
Security expert and market leader HMK GmbH has been assisting distributors and end users in the communications sector since 1993. HMK's accredited specialists offer consulting, service, and support for well-known organizations. The company has grown rapidly by finding creative, cost-effective solutions that enable customers to solve critical security-related communications challenges.
HMK is the general distributor of Amcom Software's innovative Commtech Wireless mobile event notification solutions in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. With more than 15 years of experience in this area, HMK has worked with hundreds of satisfied customers in their efforts to achieve more secure, efficient communications. www.hmk-telekom.de
About Amcom Software
Amcom Software connects people to each other and to the data they need. This helps organisations that depend on speed, accuracy, and productivity save lives, improve efficiency, and enhance effectiveness. Amcom Software's unified communications technologies include solutions for contact centers, emergency management, mobile event notification, and messaging. The company's products are used by leading organisations in healthcare, hospitality, education, business, and government. By continually developing its industry-leading technologies, Amcom Software has rapidly grown and solidified its market leadership. For more information, call +44 (0) 207 664 8821 or go to www.amcomsoftware.com.
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