Momentum continues to build following the announcement that Houston lias launched the ANSI-approved Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP), formerly known as the External Alarm Interface Exchange. ASAP was successfully piloted by the city of Richmond, Va., and York County, Va.The April 2011 Houston implementation was announced during a July 2011 press conference followed by the article "ASAP to PSAP" (August 2011 PSC) in concert with the 2011 APCC) International Conference & Expo. At least a half-dozen CAD providers are now developing an interface product to use the ASAP, and several others have received information about it. Nearly 100 PSAPs have expressed an interest in learning more about the ASAP program. Some of the largest alarm companies that PSAP managers ask about when the ASAP program is discussed have committed to participate soon.
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