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March 25, 2004

Madera County OES Chooses DCC to Provide Critical Communication Technology

- Emergency Notification Leader Continues to Strengthen Communication Capabilities for Local Government Organizations Throughout the US -

Franklin, Tennessee– Madera County , California , Office of Emergency Services (OES) has selected DCC (Dialogic Communications Corporation) – the global leader in emergency notification technology - to provide the county with state-of-the-art critical communication capabilities.

In April of 2004, Madera County OES, which is located in the Madera County Sheriff’s Department, will install DCC’s industry-leading notification product, The Communicator!, and GeoCast, the company’s signature mapping software. DCC will provide Madera County OES with technology that automatically delivers event-specific information to residents and other key audiences in emergency and non-emergency situations.

“ Madera County ’s decision to implement notification technology for its communication needs reflects positively on the leadership of the county,” said Gene Kirby, president and chairman of DCC. “In both rural and urban environments, DCC has fostered strong relationships with county governments. This is another example of DCC’s on-going commitment to public safety, and we are pleased that Madera is on board.”

The Communicator! provides fast and accurate communication through all available media (e.g., phone, pager, fax, email, etc.). Applications include inclement weather, evacuations, missing persons, terrorist threats and community announcements.

In conjunction with The Communicator!, GeoCast, DCC’s sophisticated mapping software, enables users to selectively target and alert thousands of individuals, based on location, during a mission-critical situation.

DCC currently provides on-site software deployment and off-site (hosted) services to public and private organizations worldwide. In its 20-plus year history, the company has secured extensive market share in virtually every industry in the United States and continues to expand its client base globally. Key market segments include:

  • Military and Homeland Defense operations
  • Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies
  • Police, fire and EMS departments
  • All levels of government
  • Leading utility companies
  • Top financial institutions and corporations
  • Hospitals and healthcare organizations
  • Airlines and airports

About DCC

Since 1982, hundreds of public and private organizations around the globe have integrated DCC’s notification and response solutions into their critical communications networks, making DCC the established leader in emergency notification technology. For more information, contact DCC in Franklin , Tennessee , at 800.723.3207 or visit www.dccusa.com

Contacts:  
Lorin Bristow
VP, Marketing, DCC
615.790.2882
lorin.bristow@dccusa.com
Ryan Witherell
Seigenthaler Public Relations
615.327.7999
ryan@seig-pr.com