The de Blasio administration has tapped a digital firm to revamp the city’s 911 system — the same company that’s already behind and over budget on creating a temporary text option for emergency callers.
VESTA Solutions, part of Motorola, will be paid up to $147.5 million over nine years to spearhead the broader NextGeneration (NG911) project, according to a Feb. 4 posting in the City Record.
City Hall Makes $147.5 Million Call on Overhauling 911
The firm enlisted by the de Blasio administration is already behind and over budget on creating a temporary text option for emergency callers.
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