How is IoT helping 9-1-1 responders in the US?

AMSTERDAM: As the world scouts for live examples of the benefits of Internet of Things (IoT), the technology is silently enabling emerging responders in the US.

Here’s how.

Enabling this endeavour is Gemalto, a provider of digital security is delivering actionable, that is working with Intrado, a provider of 9-1-1 technology solutions to provide up-to-the minute data to first responders in the field.

Gemalto's cloud-based SensorLogic Application Enablement Platform translates important data and sends alerts to emergency teams to improve response times and outcomes, while continuously monitoring developments as they occur.

The platform collects data from the remote sensors, transforms it into easy-to-use information and Intrado's middleware, developed with assistance from Prodapt—a local systems integrator, automatically sends it to first responders via a secure Web portal and SMS alerts.

Live information including weather conditions, video footage from IP cameras and GPS location of incidents is relayed live via mobile apps. The constant flow of information gives first responders a better understanding of complex emergency situations allowing them to arrive prepared to execute rescue missions.

"We selected Gemalto technology based on their wide range of expertise in IoT projects of all sizes," said Kevin Coyne, VP, Product, Intrado. "With proven technology and support from Gemalto plus our longstanding experience in emergency services, our solution makes it easy to go from concept to field deployment."