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Boston Athletic Association Relies on Everbridge for the 127th Running of the Boston Marathon

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Everbridge , Inc. (Nasdaq: EVBG), the global leader in critical event management (CEM) and national Public Warning solutions, today announced that the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.)

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  • Everbridge , Inc. (Nasdaq: EVBG), the global leader in critical event management (CEM) and national Public Warning solutions, today announced that the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.)
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230411005348/en/
    Boston Athletic Association Relies on Everbridge for the 127th Running of the Boston Marathon (Graphic: Business Wire)
    communicate critical event updates and safety information to thousands of staff and volunteers during the 127th running of the Boston Marathon.
  • “We are always looking for ways to enrich our participants’ race experience, especially in the area of health and safety,” said Chris Troyanos, ATC – Medical Coordinator for the Boston Athletic Association.
  • “As a Boston-based company, the Marathon has always had a profound meaning for our organization and employees,” said David Wagner, CEO of Everbridge.

NICE Opens Nominations for 2023 PSAPs’ Finest Awards Honoring Emergency Communications Professionals

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that it has opened nominations for the 2023 PSAPs' Finest Awards , an annual recognition program for emergency communications (ECC) professionals.

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  • NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that it has opened nominations for the 2023 PSAPs' Finest Awards , an annual recognition program for emergency communications (ECC) professionals.
  • Since its inception, NICE’s PSAPs’ Finest Awards has recognized hundreds of dedicated emergency communications professionals.
  • The PSAPs’ Finest Awards is our way of paying tribute to these special individuals, who tirelessly strive to improve emergency communications and response, and are always there for citizens in their moments of need.”
    The PSAPs’ Finest Awards program relies on a volunteer judging panel of representatives from the emergency communications industry.
  • To submit a nomination for any of the PSAPs' Finest Awards categories or to read about previous winners, please visit the PSAPs' Finest website .

Cradlepoint and Verizon Frontline Provide $50,000 Grant to The Leary Firefighters Foundation to Upgrade Public Safety Technology

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

The grant is intended to help fire departments across the country survey their technology needs and fill in funding gaps.

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  • The grant is intended to help fire departments across the country survey their technology needs and fill in funding gaps.
  • Cradlepoint and Verizon Frontline will continue their support of the public safety community with representatives attending the LFFs annual FDNY Firefighter Challenge on Friday, May 6th, in celebration of International Firefighters Day.
  • "Equipping firefighters with cutting-edge technology not only helps protect the lives of these brave individuals but also makes it easier to save ours," said Denis Leary, founder of The Leary Firefighters Foundation.
  • Grants like this allow us to continue our mission providing equipment, vehicles, education, training, and technology for firefighters nationwide."

New Children's Car Seat Ratings & Report Shows Outdated Federal Flammability Standard Unnecessarily Exposes Lower Income Children to Toxic Chemicals

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

U.S. car seat companies have made significant achievements in reducing children's exposure to toxic chemicals in the last five years.

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  • U.S. car seat companies have made significant achievements in reducing children's exposure to toxic chemicals in the last five years.
  • Maxi-Cosi is one car seat company that has risen to the challenge of innovating flame retardant-free car seats and offers the most affordable convertible car seat on the market.
  • "Maxi-Cosi PureCosi Car Seats are able to meet the flammability standard through the use of premium fabrics and higher density foams.
  • Federal regulators have not been able to show a meaningful safety benefit from requiring compliance with the federal flammability standard.

Boston Athletic Association Relies on Everbridge for the 126th Running of the Boston Marathon

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Monday, April 11, 2022

Everbridge, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVBG), the global leader in critical event management (CEM), today announced that the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.)

Key Points: 
  • Everbridge, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVBG), the global leader in critical event management (CEM), today announced that the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.)
  • will once again deploy the companys platform to communicate critical event updates and safety information to thousands of staff and volunteers during the 126th running of the Boston Marathon.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220411005530/en/
    Boston Athletic Association Relies on Everbridge for the 126th Running of the Boston Marathon (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The Everbridge mission of keeping people safe aligns with our overall commitment to the safety and success of the Boston Marathon, said Chris Troyanos, ATC Medical Coordinator for the Boston Athletic Association.
  • The Everbridge network of customers in Boston also includes the Boston Police Department, Boston Public Health Commission, and the Boston Fire Department, as well as the State of Massachusetts.

Edward Kelly Elected to the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

"Our goal is to be our members' trusted ally, and Ed Kelly will be a critical partner in this work," said Andrew Dreyfus, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. "He represents a unique and important segment of our diverse membership -- the men and women of organized labor – but we believe the perspective he brings to our board will benefit all our members."

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Edward Kelly, general president of the International Association of Fire Fighters, has been elected to the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) board of directors.
  • "We're excited to have Ed join our board," said Dorothy Puhy, chair of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts board of directors.
  • "Our goal is tobe our members' trusted ally, and Ed Kelly will be a critical partner in this work," said Andrew Dreyfus, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
  • "Since its founding, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has been committed to meeting the health care needs of working men and women.

The Public Safety Analytics Market is Expected to Witness a CAGR of Over 29.39% During the Forecast Period (2021 - 2026)

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Wednesday, December 29, 2021

High risks from growing incidences of terrorist attacks are major trigger points that lead to digital spending across public safety.

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  • High risks from growing incidences of terrorist attacks are major trigger points that lead to digital spending across public safety.
  • The innovative public safety technologies utilize gunshot detection systems, crime-mapping platforms, license-plate readers, and facial recognition software to combat crime.
  • With the growing rate of crimes, the demand for the public safety analytics market is likely to grow over the forecast period.
  • The stringent governmental regulations for industrial safety are factors driving the demand for public safety in the United States.

Global Public Safety Analytics Market (2021 - 2026): Governments Are Increasingly Developing Mitigation Plans to Reduce the Response Time and Damage - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

The "Global Public Safety Analytics Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Public Safety Analytics Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Governments are increasingly developing mitigation plans to reduce the response time and damage caused by natural and artificial disasters and save more lives than ever before.
  • With the growing rate of crimes, the demand for the public safety analytics market is likely to grow over the forecast period.
  • The stringent governmental regulations for industrial safety are factors driving the demand for public safety in the United States.