The Corporation of Public Security for Citizens of Guayaquil (Corporación Para La Seguridad Ciudadana de Guayaquil – CSCG) has awarded Unión Eléctrica, a prominent system integrator in Ecuador, a contract, valued nearly US$5 million, to design and install CSCG’s newest E9-1-1 center based solely on Positron’s full suite of call handling and desktop dispatch solutions throughout Guayaquil, Ecuador’s most populated and industrialized city.

The award calls for Unión Eléctrica to construct the E9-1-1 facilities, install and maintain over 200 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras throughout the city, and integrate Positron’s full suite of Power products: Power 911®, Power CAD®, Power MAP®, Power MIS®, Power AVL™, Power RADIO™, and Positron Sentry™.

CSCG required a fully integrated, leading-edge desktop solution for its 25 call takers, 35 dispatchers and fleet of 500 cars and motorcycles. One key benefit of the integration was the ability to provide dispatchers live CCTV access onto their Positron-based desktop dispatch screens.

“Our objective is to provide the best possible quality of life to our citizens”, stated Gustavo Zuñiga, President of CSCG. “To achieve this, we required the best technology, the best integration, and the best service available in the industry. The Positron – Unión Eléctrica team provided us real integration and went the extra mile to demonstrate interoperability of live CCTV, enabling the dispatchers to click, locate and view live video feeds onto real-time based local maps. The level of service they provided was bar none. We are pleased that the security of our citizens is in the hands of such Public Safety industry leaders.”

“We are excited to welcome CSCG, Guayaquil, Ecuador to our family of international customers.” said Doug Roberts, Vice-President and General Manager of Positron Public Safety Systems. “Ecuador now becomes our eighth Latin American country win, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to the Latin American market and continued worldwide expansion of our integrated command and control solutions.”

About Corporación Para Seguridad Ciudadana de Guayaquil
The Corporation for the Security of the Citizens of Guayaquil (CSCG) is a non-profit, private corporation founded by the Municipality of the City of Guayaquil, the National Police of Ecuador, the Transit Commission of the Province of Guayas, the Fire Department of Guayaquil, the Civic Council of Guayaquil, the Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber of Industry, the Chamber of the Small Industry of Guayaquil, the Government of the Province of Guayas, the Ministry of Finance, the Superior Court of Justice, the Archbishop of Guayaquil, the Association of Television Channels, the Ecuadorian Association of Radio Stations, and the Cantonal Council to support and help improving the protection and the security of the citizens of the City of Guayaquil; it coordinates all its activities with the National Police and other Agencies and Bodies responsible for the Public Security of the City.

About Unión Eléctrica
Unión Eléctrica is a leading corporation providing professional services to Latin American-based customers majoring in the high-tech, telecommunications and utilities sectors. Based in Colombia and having more than 22 years’ experience, Unión Eléctrica excels in the design, construction, material and equipment supply, operations logistics, testing and maintenance for turn-key engineering projects. Committed to high quality standards, Unión Eléctrica is certified under the ISO 9001-2000, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 programs. By providing turnkey solutions, Unión Eléctrica allows it’s customers to focus on their core business. For more information visit www.unionelectrica.com.

About Positron Public Safety Systems
Positron Public Safety Systems, a division of IPC, is a leader in fully integrated, end-to-end public safety solutions for call handling and dispatching. Established in 1970, Positron has more than 36 years' experience delivering mission-critical applications and over 23 years of developing public safety solutions. With more than 400 employees in offices throughout the world, Positron's global footprint extends from the United States and Canada through Europe, Africa, Latin America, Australia, Asia and the South Pacific. Find out more at www.positron911.com.

About IPC
IPC is a leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions to global enterprises. With more than 30 years of expertise, IPC provides its systems and services to the world's largest financial services firms, as well as to public safety; government; power, energy and utility; and transportation organizations. Based in New York, IPC has over 1200 employees throughout the Americas, Europe and the Asia Pacific regions. For more information visit www.ipc.com.

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