We Make Safe Simple: Why Wisconsin Counties are Upgrading to ATLAS® P25 Systems

The Need for Infrastructure Evolution.

For many counties across Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula, the backbone of their emergency communication is aging. Legacy systems are often “hardware-heavy,” relying on expensive, centralized controllers that create dangerous single points of failure. As technology evolves, the need for county-wide infrastructure upgrades isn’t just about “new gear”—it’s about resilience, interoperability, and long-term sustainability.

What is the ATLAS® P25 System? At NCI, we’ve identified the EFJohnson ATLAS® system as the premier solution for modern public safety needs. Unlike traditional systems, ATLAS utilizes patented Latitude™ technology. This moves the intelligence of the network into a software-based, distributed architecture.

If one site goes down, the system doesn’t fail. With nine levels of affordable controller redundancy, ATLAS is “self-healing.” When you add a new site, the network auto-discovers and configures it. It is an IT-based solution for a modern world, removing the “Legacy Hardware” headache that has plagued agencies for decades.

Who is this for? These upgrades are designed for County Boards, Sheriff’s Departments, and Emergency Management teams who are tired of being “locked-in” to expensive, proprietary vendors. It is for the teams that need a system that grows with them—providing freedom of choice in their radio ecosystem while maintaining P25 Phase 2 compliance.

Why NCI? The Power of Local Partnership

A question we often hear is: Why work with NCI instead of a national corporate vendor? The answer is simple: We make safe simple. * True Collaboration: We provide what your team needs, not what we want you to have.

• Local Support: When a storm hits the UP or a system needs tuning in Central Wisconsin, our team is right there with you.
• Custom Integration: We don’t do “cookie-cutter” installs. We engineer the system to fit your county’s unique geography and existing infrastructure.

The Bottom Line Modernizing your county’s infrastructure is a high-stakes mission. You need a system that is flexible and a partner that is accessible. At NCI, we combine top-tier ATLAS technology with a “partnership-first” approach to ensure your team is always mission-ready.