Microsoft® Lync Server 2010 Unleashed

Enhanced 911

Enhanced emergency services in Lync Server 2010 allow an emergency call to automatically provide location information to a dispatcher. Lync Server 2010 maintains a location information database consisting of subnet, switch, port, and wireless access points within an organization. These objects are then associated with a specific address and floor or suite number. When Lync endpoints are signed in, they can automatically detect the location based on this data. When users are outside of the organization and a location cannot be determined, users can enter a location and address manually. They can also be prohibited from making phone calls until a location is provided.

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It is important to note that Lync cannot natively transmit ...