[November 21, 2009] Covia Labs Unveils Plans for Product Series Aimed at Improving Law Enforcement, Emergency Response and Military Operations Communications Tweet Nov 20, 2009 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Covia Labs, Inc. announced that it is developing a new series of products aimed at solving the communications equipment incompatibilities within law enforcement, emergency response and military agencies. Powered by a patented software platform, Covia said its products will merge the data and functionality found on multiple, diverse devices and equipment into one, fully integrated secure system. In addition to vastly enhancing the management of strategic physical assets, the products will address some of the key communications concerns cited in the 9/11 Commission Report, GAO reports and Congressional hearings, the company said. "Despite significant attention from Congress and government agencies, the ability of emergency responders to communicate with each other remains a significant problem that is literally costing the lives of the brave men and women on the front lines of our nation's emergency response and military agencies," said David Kahn, CEO of Covia Labs. "Covia's solutions will ensure that resources are deployed efficiently, mission capabilities are enhanced and response times are improved." According to a release, Covia's simple and secure interoperable system will integrate everything from ordinary commercial devices, such as cell phones and laptops, to mission-specific equipment, such as security cameras, sensors and weapons systems, regardless of hardware, operating system or communications platforms. Covia noted it will also address the interoperable communications challenges faced by the U.S. military. For example, many of today's military operations involve multilateral engagements of diverse forces and organizations, each operating with their own equipment and communications systems. As a result, it is difficult for aligned forces to coordinate operations either on or off the battlefield. In some cases, joint forces fighting a common enemy are unable to communicate with their coalition partners on the same battlefield. Police and other first responders face similar challenges, Covia said. "One need only look at a California Highway Patrol vehicle to see the array of antennas that represent the different communications systems that exist independently today," said Ron Levine, Chief of the Foothill-De Anza College District Police Department, and a regional chair of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. "We've lived with this for so long that it has always been an accepted reality in law enforcement, yet is a highly inefficient way to communicate between agencies." The company noted the new products will be introduced in Q1 2010. More Information: www.covialabs.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]