SRI International and Data Vision Group to Provide First Responder Technology to Public Safety Organizations

MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- SRI International is collaborating with Data Vision Group to provide an integrated first responder, video, and communication technology solution to municipal police agencies and local governments, enabling more effective communications during emergency situations.

"SRI will work with Data Vision Group to help their clients integrate video and command and control systems across multiple agencies and municipalities," said Paul Callahan, business development manager at SRI. "We will identify where our products can help advance the client's security strategies while leveraging their existing investments."

Data Vision Group specializes in developing innovative public safety solutions that generate tangible business value and exemplify the integration of best-of-breed technologies and processes.  

"Data Vision Group has provided relevant, leading-edge solutions to major municipal police departments and public safety agencies since 2004," said Gary A. Maio, executive vice president. "We are excited to add SRI's Aware™ Mobile Networks system to our product offerings. The Aware system provides a cost-effective, easily deployed platform to integrate varying agency video assets during an emergency event."

SRI's Direct Technology Group develops, manufactures, and distributes mesh surveillance products and situational awareness systems, such as the Aware™ Mobile Networks system. Aware is a mobile solution that works over a secure, independent network and leverages customers' existing communications infrastructure to maximize public safety, security, and command and control resources. Aware's instant, portable, wireless network allows organizations such as public safety agencies and school campuses to improve response time and enhance security needs during emergency situations.

For more information about SRI and Aware Mobile Networks, visit www.direct.sri.com.

For more information about Data Vision Group, visit www.datavisiongroup.com.

About SRI International

Silicon Valley-based SRI International is one of the world's leading independent research and technology development organizations. SRI, which was founded by Stanford University as Stanford Research Institute in 1946 and became independent in 1970, has been meeting the strategic needs of clients and partners for more than 60 years. Perhaps best known for its invention of the computer mouse and interactive computing, SRI has also been responsible for major advances in networking and communications, robotics, drug discovery and development, advanced materials, atmospheric research, education research, economic development, national security, and more. The nonprofit institute performs sponsored research and development for government agencies, businesses, and foundations. SRI also licenses its technologies, forms strategic alliances, and creates spin-off companies. In 2009, SRI's consolidated revenues, including its wholly owned for-profit subsidiary, Sarnoff Corporation, were approximately $470 million. Sarnoff Corporation, a leader in vision, video, and semiconductor innovations, will be fully integrated into SRI effective January 1, 2011.

About Data Vision Group

From its corporate headquarters in Bernardsville, NJ, Data Vision Group (DVG) has grown from a boutique systems integrator to a leading consulting firm providing cutting edge software development and thought leadership in the public safety domain. DVG was founded in 2002 based on the premise of offering clients a hands on, customer focused approach to software development. DVG's core strength and value is in the combination of experienced leadership, subject matter expertise, and a proven approach to project delivery. DVG continues to work with major police departments and public safety agencies and strives for excellence by delivering breakthrough business ideas and solutions.

SOURCE SRI International