OMAHA, NE, November 8, 2017 – West Corporation, a global provider of communication and network infrastructure services, today announced it has acquired ECaTS (Emergency Call Tracking System), a division of DirectApps, Inc. ECaTS provides unified 9-1-1 SaaS-based network traffic monitoring and call reporting solutions for local and statewide agencies across the United States. This acquisition will further enhance the existing Government Solutions product suite in our Safety Services segment.
ECaTS has developed a business intelligence and analytics platform that seamlessly reports on all aspects of multiple Public Safety Answering Point (“PSAP”) operations, providing a complete management information system for public safety clients.
“The reports and analysis provided by ECaTS give PSAPs a comprehensive, real-time dashboard that turns 9-1-1 data into actionable insights,” said Ron Beaumont, president of West’s Safety Services segment. “ECaTS provides an excellent complement to our existing services and we look forward to working with the talented ECaTS team as we continue to lead our industry and transform emergency communications.”
About West Corporation
West Corporation is a global provider of communication and network infrastructure services. West helps its clients more effectively communicate, collaborate and connect with their audiences through a diverse portfolio of solutions that include unified communications services, safety services, interactive services such as automated notifications, telecom services and specialized agent services.
For 30 years, West has provided reliable, high-quality voice and data services. West has sales and operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America. For more information, please call 1-800-841-9000 or visit www.west.com.
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Dave Pleiss
Investor Relations
West Corporation
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DMPleiss@west.com
