The disaster was close to home for Data Critical Corporation (DDC), headquartered in Oklahoma City. Data Critical Corporation had already been testing their technology with several law enforcement agencies, the Department of Defense, and in commercial applications including the HP PalmVue System.
After discussions with law enforcement agencies the day of the tragedy, it was decided that the best way DCC could help was to provide their technology to law enforcement agencies working on the case. Data Critical Corporation coordinated efforts between HP and PageNet to assist in the disaster. They donated the wireless data system software technology needed for encrypting and transmitting sensitive data including the artists renditions of bombing suspects (John Doe 1 & 2 seen in the picture on the previous page). Data Critical also donated the wireless paging receivers used in the project. Hewlett-Packard company donated 100 two-megabyte HP 200LXs. Page-Net, Inc., a major provider of paging services in the U.S. donated air time as well as 120 specialized addressee paging codes.
The combination of DCCs technology, HP's Palmtop, and Page Nets services gave the law enforcement agency involved the ability to have their own secure communications data network. In addition, an All Points Bulletin network for all agencies was configured, permitting interagency communication when needed.