Mission Critical Broadband

There are several elements that are impacting how mission critical communication are now performed.

One of these elements is the introduction of new applications and device technology, to help improve operation efficiency. The shift to LTE has, as direct effect, a mobile data increase.

The improved operation efficiency is also required to reduce current costs. As a way of doing this, we have seen an improvement in operations and productivity with the introduction, for instance, of mobile offices – now possible thanks to mobile data.

Improved safety for both the first responders and the citizens, has been possible by implementing new technology that allows faster identification of issues – also internet based.

Furthermore, the introduction of the next Generation Emergency Response, including multimedia emergency calls and sessions, the integration of videos and the ability to notify citizens via several different routes has added up, keep on generating an increase in data need.

Thanks to the introduction of devices such as smartphones, tablets, structures like mobile control rooms and the introduction of messengers and picture/videos, the way of working has dramatically changed.

First responders are now able to share not only information but also pictures and position with the control room. Furthermore, the control room is able to monitor what is happening to first responders and their environment, thanks to the Internet of Life Saving Things, such as body worn cameras, fire detectors, vehicles and data Hubs.