Next Generation Emergency Services project to be funded by the European Commission
06 January 2014by eena -- last modified 06 January 2014
On December 11th, the European Commission launched its Horizon 2020 Work Programme for 2014-2015. A specific topic entitled "Communication technologies and interoperability: Next Generation emergency services" (Reference DRS -19-2014) has been included to develop a testing regime for Next Generation 112 products, using existing standards and protocols.
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EENA welcomes this initiative and complements the European Commission for its foresight in recognising this area as a key benefit for society. For many years, EENA has been leading the discussions regarding NG112 services and launched its own Long Term Definition document in 2011, accompanied by many similar initiatives on the topic of NG112.
EENA intends to create a consortium responding to this Call in the coming months and to that end, will build on its vast experience, its members and significant networks to propose an innovative solution for the European Commission.
"I believe that this topic will be the catalyst for change in the way Next Generation 112 communications will develop in Europe in the coming years and EENA intends to be at the forefront with its members in shaping its future" says Gary Machado, EENA's Executive Director.
EENA, the European Emergency Number Association, is a Brussels-based NGO set up in 1999 dedicated to promoting high-quality emergency services reached by the number 112 throughout the EU. EENA serves as a discussion platform for emergency services, public authorities, decision makers, researchers, associations and solution providers with a view to improving the emergency response in accordance with citizens' requirements. EENA is also promoting the establishment of an efficient system for alerting citizens about imminent or developing emergencies. The EENA memberships include more than 900 emergency services representatives from 44 European countries, 65 solution providers, 9 international associations/organisations, 130 Members of the European Parliament and 50 researchers.
European Emergency Number Association (EENA)