BAPCO 2009 OPENS TOMORROW...

20 April 2009, 5:16pm

This is just a reminder that the BAPCO Conference opens tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday 21st April) and runs until 23rd April at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London. This highly educational event is designed specifically for professionals with responsibilities for public safety and civil contingencies to exchange ideas, knowledge and experience.

The accompanying exhibition will open Wednesday 22nd April – Thursday 23rd April 2009. Over 100 specialist suppliers will showcase their latest technology, services and brand new product launches.

If you have pre-registered to attend we look forward to seeing you at the event.

If you have not yet registered to attend you can register on arrival for both the conference and exhibition.

All visitors and delegates should remember to bring photo ID.

Here are some of the highlights at this year’s show:

CNL, the innovator of Integrated Situation Management software, are pleased to announce they have been awarded the prestigious Frost and Sullivan “2009 European Situation Management Software Industry Innovation & Advancement of the Year Award”. (Stand 150)

Aculab will be exhibiting IP and media processing boards and software and easy to deploy media gateways. Their enabling technology provides the essential components required to deliver multimodal voice, data, fax and video solutions for use within IP, PSTN and mobile networks. Also on the display will be their ApplianX range of deployment-ready appliances. (Stand 248)
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Digital mapping and geographic information systems (GIS) software developer, Cadcorp, has launched a CCTV Mapping System. The system provides users in Local Authorities, Emergency Services and other crime prevention agencies with the tools to manage and share CCTV information in their area. The system has been designed and developed to meet emerging national requirements and standards relating to CCTV information. (Stand 422)
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Siemens Enterprise Communications will be launching their NPIA IAM Framework - a framework allowing police officers and support staff nationally to securely access the PND and other applications. (Stand 431)
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GGP Systems will be launching an important new range of software for emergency services at BAPCO 2009. GGP Response is a suite of gazetteer management and geographic information software designed to improve frontline services and boost efficiency. (Stand 242)
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Police are being encouraged to realise the full benefits of Airwave, the sophisticated communications service now used by all forces nation-wide. Airwave was introduced to enable police forces to communicate effectively, resulting in better use of precious resources. (Stand 326)
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Northrop Grumman Corporation will highlight its integrated secure broadband wireless, and public safety national security capabilities at BAPCO. Northrop Grumman will be exhibiting jointly with IPWireless, a pioneer in developing mobile broadband network infrastructure solutions, and will be located at stand 250.

For more information on these exhibitors and the products and services other suppliers will be showcasing at BAPCO 2009 visit and visit the press page.

BAPCO is supported by FCS The Federation of Communication Services -
FCS - is the UK Trade Association for the communications services industry, representing businesses delivering products and services by radio, mobile, fixed and IP telephony. FCS was established in 1981 and is the stable force at the heart of the competitive industry, providing a voice for companies that deliver innovation into the UK market.
FCS representative groups include Business Radio, Critical National Infrastructure and the Industry Forum.

FCS maintains a number of industry codes of practice for the radio sector including the UK Code of Practice for the installation of mobile radio and other ancillary equipment in land based vehicles - FCS1362 (formerly MPT1362) and recently launched the FCS Installer Training and Accreditation Scheme (FITAS) for the installers of communications equipment into vehicles and as a replacement for the existing Silver Award Scheme. The FITAS scheme is focused on individual installers rather than companies and will offer members a recognised programme of continuous improvement via structured training and an annual assessment of skills and knowledge. It will also offer install customers the reassurance of an accreditation based on clear and documented standards underpinned by regular audits and assessments.

FITAS is being supported by manufacturers and industry organisations including Motorola, Parrot, the Tetra Association and the Association of Car Fleet Operators (ACFO) and will continue to be recognised by the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) and Ofcom.

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