Nixle

Nixle Strategic Partner		Nlets Nlets is the international, computer-based message switching system that links together state, local, and federal law enforcement and justice agencies for the purpose of information exchange. The user population is composed of all of the states/territories, all Federal agencies with a justice component, selected international agencies, and strategic partners.

Business Council Member Title Sponsor 2009 Annual Meeting		U.S. Conference of Mayors - Business Council Member The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are 1,200 such cities in the country today. Each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. Nixle is a member of the associations Mayors Business Council. The counsel is an in-depth, exclusive forum for Mayors and representatives from the private sector to share research, policy analysis and marketplace trends in an effort to identify innovative approaches to the myriad of difficulties and opportunities cities face today.

		American Hospital Association (AHA) Member The American Hospital Association (AHA) is the national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities. Close to 5,000 hospitals, health care systems, networks, other providers of care and 37,000 individual members come together to form the AHA.

		VeriSign Nixle has built one of the most reliable SMS (text) distribution networks in the world, exclusively through an agreement with VeriSign. VeriSign, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSN) is the trusted provider of Internet infrastructure services for the networked world. Billions of times each day, VeriSign’s SSL, identity and authentication, and domain name services allow companies and consumers all over the world to engage in trusted communications and commerce. VeriSign provides Nixle with one of the largest, fastest and most reliable SMS text distribution platforms. Nixle’s custom SMS distribution tunnel is typically 10-15 times faster than all other systems operating today.

		The International Fire and Emergency Responder Network Nixle and the IFERNET have joined forces to create one of the most powerful networks for fire departments throughout the country. IFERNET is a not for profit organization available free to Fire Departments, emergency personnel and all first responders. Its sole purpose is to provide valuable online data resources to these organizations through technology to save lives and protect property.

		National Sheriffs Association Member Nixle and the National Sheriff’s Association have joined forces as corporate partners. Nixle is the proud sponsor of the NSA 2009 annual conference. The National Sheriffs' Association, now in its sixty-eighth year of serving law enforcement and other criminal justice professionals of the nation, is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising the level of professionalism among those in the criminal justice field.

		CSG – The Council of State Governments - Member The Council of State Governments is the premier multibranch organization forecasting policy trends for the community of states, commonwealths and territories on a national and regional basis. Nixle’s Founder and CEO, Craig Mitnick also sits on the Council of State Governments Public Safety and Justice Task Force. CSG alerts state elected and appointed officials to emerging social, economic and political trends; offers innovative state policy responses to rapidly changing conditions; and advocates multistate problem-solving to maximize resources and competitiveness. CSG promotes excellence in decision-making and leadership skills and champions state sovereignty.

		NEMA – National Emergency Management Association - Member NEMA is the professional association of and for emergency management directors from all 50 states, eight territories and the District of Columbia.

		IJIS - Member The IJIS Institute is a nonprofit membership organization funded primarily through grants from the U.S. Department of Justice, the Bureau of Justice Assistance, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

		Public Safety Media Training Emmy Award Winning Network Television News Veteran Reporter Russell Ruffin teaches his Media Relations Skills to Police, Firefighters, Public Administrators, Emergency Management, Businesses and CEOs.