[SatNews] Government, military and law enforcement personal now have instant access to critical voice, video and data communications anytime, anywhere...

NewCom International, a global communications firm that specializes in unified voice, video, data and content solutions, has developed Emergency Communications Response Network™ (ECR) to provide an instant, cost-effective contingency plan or back up, should regular communications go down. It also serves as an on-the-go communications center for mobile military and public safety corps units. ECR is a compact, self-contained communications E2E solution that includes voice, Internet, SCADA connectivity, email, fax, video surveillance, VideoMeetings™ and data services. Along with the communications components, the package includes a portable antenna and optional solar power supply. The product uses aggressive compression technology combined with iDirect’s shared platform service to minimize bandwidth requirements, ensuring a low-cost solution that delivers high-quality voice, video and data services. ECR is one of several bundled solutions that NewCom has developed to address the needs of the governments, business and organizations it serves. Other self-contained bundled solutions include NewCom’s Rural Education Package, which integrates internet access and its VideoMeetings™ (virtual teaching) service with world-class online educational materials that meet government curriculum requirements, and Live Stream Mobile™, a mobile video streaming package.