Vendors, service providers and public safety organizations are getting together to discuss interoperable issues. CATAAlliance, together with the Canadian Police Research Centre (CPRC) have launched a national series of Vendor Outreach Forum (VOF) consultations with the first one taking place in Toronto on June 23 and 24. The Forum is designed to help shape the future direction of industry R&D efforts and help lay the foundation for a technology roadmap for first responders.