ISICS was created to provide statewide interconnectivity to our public safety officials from border to border. The construction of this system is 100 percent funded by statewide dollars for all governmental agencies and includes all system upgrades, maintenance, and software upgrades for at least ten years after the system is completely built – at no cost to each local entity for this connected infrastructure.
1. It will be 5-10 years before the Iowa Interoperable Statewide System (ISICS) is built (FALSE)
2. The platform is controlled by the State (FALSE)
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Iowa Statewide Interoperable Communications System (ISICS) is Iowa’s statewide P25 standard digital communications network. It creates unprecedented connectivity for public safety agencies, first responders and schools, as well as providers of public services like power and utilities, public health, and emergency management. As a state-of-the-art wireless digital communications platform, ISICS puts heightened safety and effectiveness at the forefront, delivering seamless interoperability, secure, reliable communications and cutting-edge voice and data capabilities.
Encrypted, full featured mobile coverage baseline across the entire State of Iowa with enhanced portable coverage in densely populated area. System allows local agencies to utilize and realize cost benefits from using existing infrastructure as well as easily add additional infrastructure as needed to meet agency specific portable radio coverage requirements. State-wide and seamless interoperability is possible with agencies currently utilizing the system.
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Allows for the most efficient allocation of frequency resources by splitting channels into time slots and allowing more users to operate on the same channel without interference.
Ensure communications are never lost with a strategically-located redundant core.
Allows for changing of radio encryption keys over the air.
Sends updates to radios over the air, so users do not have to bring their radios in for manual service, saving time and protecting productivity.
The system is designed to encompass separate talk groups, assuring total security and local control of administration and operations to each user agency.
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