History
In June 2008, Nixle partnered with the non-profit organization NLETS, a computer-based message switching system that links together all local, state and federal law enforcement agencies throughout the United States.
Under the relationship, NLETS houses Nixle servers in their secure facilities and integrates Nixle technology into their network.
Nixle tested its technology in the winter of 2008 in Chula Vista, California. The test included publishers from the Chula Vista Police Department, Communications Department and various other Chula Vista municipal agencies. After the 45 day test, the City of Chula Vista formally became the first municipality to adopt the Nixle platform.
In the Spring of 2009, agencies in eight states tested the new communication platform. 20 municipalities in California gained secure access to the service for testing, including Beverly Hills, Pasadena, Napa, San Diego, Sonoma, National City, Escondido and Walnut Creek.
Shortly thereafter, Nixle partnered with VeriSign's Messaging and Mobile Media division (now a Syniverse division). Syniverse provides Nixle users with short message services (SMS), or text messaging.
After its partnerships with NLETS, VeriSign, and other firms, Nixle began offering its service to agencies nationwide. By the summer of 2010, Los Angeles, Baltimore, Chicago, Virginia Beach, Minneapolis, and another 4600 other cities in all 50 states had adopted the program.
In July 2011, it was announced the company’s Chief Product Officer Eric Liu was promoted to Chief Executive Officer and the appointment of Scott Mason as Chairman.
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