Locution Systems, Inc. Expands Staff; Adds New Technical Support Person

Locution Systems announces Kim L. Hamilton has joined the company to provide software development and technical support services

GOLDEN, Colo., Jan. 4, 2010 – Locution Systems, Inc., a provider of advanced, automated public safety dispatching, zoned dispatching, and fire station alerting and control technology, today announced that Kim L. Hamilton has joined the company as a Technical Analyst. Specifically, Hamilton will provide software development and technical support services, as well as assist existing Locution customers with software upgrades.

Mr. Hamilton has more than 14 years of software development and customer support experience. He has experience with the following technologies:

• Operating Systems: DOS, Windows 95, 98, NT 3.5, NT 4.0, 2000, 2003 Server, XP, Linux, and OS/2
• Database Systems: DB2, DB2 Server, SQL Server
• Software/Tools: Java, Microsoft Office, Crystal Reports, Rational, Ghost Image, SQL Report Server, CVS Version Manager, XML, HTML, MS Visual C++, IBM VA C++, Python, Perl, REXX.
• Networking: TCP/IP, HTTP, DHCP, DNS, Switches, Routers, Hubs, Wireless, LAN.
• Hardware: PC setup, Controller cards, SCSI drives, Server Installation, Configuration, Data Storage.
• Protocols: IEEE-488 (GPIB), RS-422/232, Ethernet

From 1995-2009, Hamilton served as Software Engineering Manager for Micro Control Company of Minneapolis, Minn.

In this position at Micro Control Company, Hamilton served as a software project manager for MCC semiconductor burn-in equipment, worked with customers to coordinate software updates, managed software developers and coordinated code reviews, handled customer support, and more.

From 1990-1995, he was a Production Engineer For Colorado Data Systems/Tektronix, of Englewood, Colo. He was responsible for writing test software in the C programming language, managing engineering change orders, and handling new product development and customer support. Hamilton also served as a lead technician for Colorado Data Systems from 1985-1990.

amilton’s technical training includes: an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science/Electronics, from Northeast Community College, in Norfolk, Neb.; Windows NT Device Driver Training in Boston, Mass.; C/C++ Training at Red Rocks Community College, in Golden, Colo.; and supplemental Assembly Language Training at Arapahoe Community College, in Littleton, Colo.

“We’re delighted to bring Mr. Hamilton on board,” said Glenn Neal, Locution Systems founder, president, and chief technology officer. “His expertise in software development and customer support will make him an invaluable member of the team.”

About Locution Systems, Inc.

Founded in 1986, Locution Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive suite of automated dispatching, zoned dispatching for multi-unit fire stations, and fire station alerting and control technologies for public safety applications (fire and EMS). Locution Systems’ CADVoice® automated dispatching and alerting products are based on the most advanced public safety technologies on the market today. Locution Systems’ products feature software-driven technology that’s more cost-effective to maintain than traditional hardware-based systems. The CADVoice® product line integrates with standard Computer-Aided Dispatching (CAD) systems operating in most 911 communication centers. Locution Systems’ products are being used in many major cities and counties throughout North America, and have been proven to speed response times, as well as reduce 911 “call stacking”, stress for dispatchers & responders, and operational costs. Locution can be reached at (303) 932-0014, or www.locution.com.