Sep. 22, 2009 (Business Wire) -- INX, Inc., (NASDAQ:INXI - News) announced today that it has won a contract to design and deploy a unified communications and wireless solution for the City of McAllen, Texas.
The City of McAllen selected INX to provide an advanced unified communication and wireless network solution that will centralize communications and improve city safety. Having been engaged previously with McAllen to migrate existing voice technology, INX will design and deploy a unified communication solution that will grow the city’s existing IP-based phone system and transition the McAllen Police Department to IP technology. The solution also includes deployment of a wireless system that will support a new communication and video surveillance system to improve customer service and provider a safer city environment. The solution will enable McAllen to meet larger critical objectives the city has for streamlining communications and enabling efficient interactions for the citizens of McAllen.
“Our long-standing relationship with INX has been the foundation of our movement towards advanced technology. In partnering with INX, we feel confident in the delivery of services that we provide to our departments so that they can in turn provide enhanced services to the citizens of McAllen,” Belinda Mercado, IT Director for the City of McAllen stated. “INX has designed a solution set that will help drive the communications growth of the City of McAllen and provide opportunity for growth over the years to come.”
Mark Hilz, President and COO of INX said, “The City of McAllen has been progressive in its use of advanced technology and we are pleased to partner with them in this venture. It has been an exciting challenge to design and deploy technology solutions that will accommodate their growth and critical business objectives.”
The project was valued at approximately $560,000 in product and services revenue for INX.
ABOUT THE CITY OF MCALLEN:
McAllen is a city in Hidalgo County, TX, located at the southern tip of Texas in the Rio Grande Valley. First established in 1904 by John McAllen, McAllen was first home to 150 residents. Since then, the city has grown to a population of over 130,000 people and is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. McAllen serves as the Valley’s business, commerce and government leader. It is home to many national businesses and is the center of many state and federal government operations in the Valley. The city continues to enjoy growth with the opening of the new McAllen Convention Center, the Convention Center District featuring numerous restaurants and shopping venues, and the 17th Street Entertainment District. More information is available from the website http://www.mcallen.net
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