Communication

The tragic events of September 11, 2001 in New York and July 7, 2005 in London highlighted the critical importance of effective first responder communications systems. The lack of public safety interoperability is a long-standing, complex and costly problem with many obstacles to overcome.

Challenged by incompatible and aging communications equipment, a fragmented radio spectrum, budget cycles and funding, as well as by a lack of equipment standards and planning and coordination, the process of achieving communications interoperability will not be completed overnight.

Given that developments in voice, data and IP communications are providing a wider range of options for improved communications and interoperability, government, agency and first responder officials must understand that effective communications is not just about choosing the right equipment. Rather it is about a broader vision of sharing critical information seamlessly, and communicating as one unified workforce to perform mission critical duties.

Topics Under Discussion

• Funding, Infrastructure Deployment and Emerging Issues
• CAD Solutions for Emergency Response: The Importance of Immediate Access of Information
• Protection of Information: Next Generation Communication Security Solutions
• Overcoming Challenges in Communications Interoperability within the Public Safety Community
• Complete Real-Time Wireless Communications Solutions
• VoIP and RoIP: Flexible Communication Networks for Video, Radio, Telephony and Data
• Mission Critical Dispatching and Emergency Notification Systems
• Crisis Information Management Systems
• Tetra vs. P2S
• The impact of convergence on public safety communications
• Intelligent Communication Planning

Articles

• Motorola  -A revolutionary convergence
• P2S or Tetra?
• Keep your eyes open
• Communications interoperability
• Mobilising first responders
• Technology to the rescue
• Communications get an emergency upgrade