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Welcome to the Crit Comms Circle, the podcast bringing you market insight direct from Omdia analysts, exploring all facets of the critical communications industry. This podcast is hosted by Paul...
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Welcome to the Crit Comms Circle, the podcast bringing you market insight direct from Omdia analysts, exploring all facets of the critical communications industry.
This podcast is hosted by Paul Bremner, Principal Analyst in Omdia's Critical Communications and Public Safety team. Paul has more than 10 years' experience providing industry insights for clients, regularly presenting at company and industry association events. Based in the UK, Paul holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of Exeter.
If it’s your first time listening, then thanks for coming, and welcome to the Circle.
Have a topic you’d like to discuss on the show? Interested in joining as a guest?
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This podcast is hosted by Paul Bremner, Principal Analyst in Omdia's Critical Communications and Public Safety team. Paul has more than 10 years' experience providing industry insights for clients, regularly presenting at company and industry association events. Based in the UK, Paul holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of Exeter.
If it’s your first time listening, then thanks for coming, and welcome to the Circle.
Have a topic you’d like to discuss on the show? Interested in joining as a guest?
Get in touch with us at critcommscircle@omdia.com
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Ep 59: TETRA and Broadband - Better, faster, stronger (together)
16 JUL 2024 · In this episode, we talk about broadband innovations in the world of TETRA. We discuss the recent innovation from Motorola Solutions, specifically the launch of the DIMETRA Connect solution along with the MXP660 TETRA radio, and how these technologies are enhancing critical communications.
We're joined by 2 special guests from Motorola Solutions:
- Katja Millard, Corporate Vice President of Critical Communication Networks
- Stuart Longley, the TETRA device portfolio product leader.
Key Takeaways include:
- TETRA's proven reliability from decades of relaibly serving the needs of mission critical communications. But TETRA continues to adapt and evolve to meet modern needs.
- Introducing DIMETRA Connect and the MXP660 radio - how these innovative technologies integrate TETRA with broadband technologies to enhance communication reliability and coverage.
- Benefits of hybrid communication solutions - the advantage of combining TERA and broadband in a seamless manner.
My personal highlights include Katja and Stuart sharing their insights into the design and strategic thinking behind DIMETRA Connect and the MXP660, as well as the discussion around the importance of indoor and dense urban area coverage. Really good to see the ability to leverage Wi-Fi, broadband and TETRA on one device for seamless voice communication.
Visit https://www.motorolasolutions.com/for more information on DIMETRA Connect and the MXP660 radio discussed in this episode.
Download the latest TETRA Terminals report, exclusive to Omdia subscribers, on the Omdia website: https://omdia.tech.informa.com/om121477/tetra-terminals--2024-analysis.
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Ep 58: Standards-based mission critical solutions become a reality
2 JUL 2024 · In this episode, we delve into the Global Certification Forum's (GCF) recent launch of the Mission Critical Services (MCS) certification program. Specifically, we learn a little more about its certification program and how it differs with other testing alternatives, what different stakeholders need to do regarding Mission Critical Push-to-Talk certification, whether you are a customer or end-user, a vendor, or even involved in the regulatory side of the space.
We are joined by Dr. Fidel Liberal, a well-recognized expert in Mission Critical communications. He works as professor yin the University of the Basque Country where he leads different mission critical communications and 5G related R&D projects. Among others, he is the coordinator of the https://www.mcopenplatform.org and leads the https://www.mcstaasting.com, aimed at providing flexible testing as a service mechanisms for MCS certification. As a result of his intense advocacy activity in Mission Critical communications, he is involved with most relevant stakeholders in the sector including TCCA, NIST/PSCR, EENA, PSCE, and standardization and certification bodies such as ITU-T, 3GPP, ETSI and GCF.
My key takeaways from this episode:
- Certification Importance and Impact: The certification is a significant advancement for the mission-critical industry, promoting a healthier, more open, and interoperable ecosystem. It represents a major step in establishing standards-based solutions and compliance with 3GPP standards, ensuring that mission-critical solutions are reliable and meet high-quality standards.
- Certification Process Overview: The process set by GCF for certification involves technical evaluations using a specific testing platform and adherence to a harmonized set of test cases accepted by the industry. This ensures that MCS clients and devices comply with the required standards and that the certification is recognized industry-wide.
- Stakeholder Responsibilities: Different stakeholders, including vendors, customers, and regulatory bodies, have specific roles in adopting and implementing the certification standards. Vendors must ensure their products are certified, while customers should verify that vendors have the necessary certifications when making purchasing decisions.
- Industry Adoption and Future Plans: The certification is the first step toward broader compliance and standardization in mission-critical services, with future plans to include additional components like MC data and MC video. The ongoing development aims to enhance interoperability and compliance across the industry, ultimately supporting a multi-vendor ecosystem.
Want to learn more about how to get your product certified? Check out the upcoming GCF MCX Certification Programme Overview webinar on July 9th 14:00 - 15:00 BST.
iRegister here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ae800e0d-7f33-4064-8f11-3cd1a650ca61@ebb485f7-c7f5-4d73-b3ca-f8b6328be0e5
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Ep 57: eMBMS – The key to critical broadband scalability
18 JUN 2024 · In this episode, we delve into eMBMS (evolved multimedia broadcast multicast service), focusing on its applications within nationwide broadband communication networks, particularly for emergency and public safety use.
We are joined by Peter Clemons, an expert in critical communications, who discusses how eMBMS bridges the gap between traditional broadcast and unicast technologies, offering efficient, synchronized group communications vital for public safety scenarios.
Peter highlights the transition from older systems like TETRA to broadband solutions, emphasizing eMBMS's role in enhancing spectrum and energy efficiency. He explains the technical components of eMBMS, and its implementation on devices enabled at the chipset level by major suppliers.
The discussion also touches on real-world applications and deployments, like the SafeNet project in Korea and public safety networks in Spain, illustrating eMBMS's effectiveness and the ongoing standard developments in 3GPP, ensuring its relevance in future 5G and 6G environments.
Key takeaways from this episode include:
- Efficient Communication for Public Safety: eMBMS provides an efficient solution for broadcasting to multiple users simultaneously, which is crucial for emergency and public safety communications. This efficiency is particularly vital in situations where quick and synchronized communication can affect outcomes, such as in emergency responses.
- Transition from Legacy Systems: The discussion highlighted the transition from traditional multicast systems like TETRA to more advanced broadband technologies that incorporate eMBMS. This shift is essential for modernizing public safety networks to leverage broader and more reliable communication capabilities.
- Technical Components and Implementation: Key technical aspects of eMBMS were explained, such as the roles of the Broadcast Multicast Service Center (BMSC), mbms Gateway, and Multi-cell Multicast Coordination Entity (MCE) within the network. The implementation on devices is supported at the chipset level by major manufacturers, ensuring wide compatibility and support.
- Real-world Applications and Deployments: The episode covered examples of eMBMS in action, like the SafeNet project in Korea and new deployments in Spain, showing its practical benefits and the growing adoption in public safety networks globally.
- Future Outlook and 3GPP Developments: Ongoing developments in 3GPP standards for eMBMS to support upcoming network generations like 5G and 6G were discussed. The future of eMBMS looks promising with continual enhancements that will further integrate it into public safety and critical communication networks.
- Critical Role in Future Networks: The conversation underlined eMBMS's pivotal role in future communication networks, emphasizing the need for continued development and standardization to ensure it meets the evolving demands of public safety communications.
Want to know more about this topic?
Check out the Whitepaper "Delivering Critical Communications at Scale" from ENENSYS Technologies here: https://www.enensys.com/knowledge/delivering-critical-communications-at-scale/
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Ep 56: Are strategic partnerships the secret for success in future mission critical networks?
4 JUN 2024 · As the critical communications industry continues to evolve towards the world of MCX and NG911/112, the potential complexities for end users to be able toleverage these technologies continues to increase. Are strategic partnerships between companies the secret to overcoming these in future mission critical networks?
In this episode, we are talking about the exclusive partnership agreement signed between Frequentis and Tait Communications, which allows Tait access to LifeX console platform technology.
We dive deep into what this partnership means for both companies, and hear from both sides of the partnership, with a representative from both Frequentis and Tait.
We are joined by:
- Manuel Hintermayr, Director of Public Safety Solutions and Sales at Frequentis
- Kevin Sumrell, President of Tait Americas
The Frequentis LifeX platform, used broadly through many countries, represents a potentially disruptive approach for the North American market, as it seamlessly integrates various mission critical communication technologies, including Analog and P25, while also accomodating DMR, MCX, 911 and NG911 in the future.
Both Frequentis and Tait will be attending APCO 2024, being held this year on 4-7th August in Orlandof, Florida.
Find out more about each company here:
Frequentis: https://www.frequentis.com/
Tait Communications: https://www.taitcommunications.com/
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Ep 55: EENA 2024 - 112 in Ukraine; EU AI Act; and the EENA Special AI Project
21 MAY 2024 · In this episode, we cover some of the many highlights from the EENA 2024 Conference and Exhibition that was held in Valencia, SPain from the 24th to th 26th April 2024. We are joined by EENA's Public Affairs Director, Benoit Vivier, who is plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of the EENA conference year on year. And this year was certainly no exception, with the event's highest attendance, a packed conference schedule and a busy exhibition hall to boot!
We focus in on 3 shared highlights:
- The opening session: Focused on the setup of the 112 system in Ukraine during wartime, showcasing the implementation of a modern emergency response system under challenging conditions.
- The EENA Special Project: The AI special project by EENA aims to test AI applications in emergency call centers across multiple countries, with results expected by the end of the year.
- EU AI Act: Benoit discussed the implications of the EU AI Act, which is the first legislation of its kind globally, emphasizing a risk-based approach to ensure ethical AI use. High-risk AI systems used in emergency services must comply with stringent regulations.
Find out more about the EENA 2024 conference, along with the open access conference materials, here: https://eenaconference.org/eena-2024/
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Ep 54: Connecting for Safety: Unveiling Critical Communications World 2024 in Dubai
8 MAY 2024 · In this episode, we share an exclusive preview of the Critical Communications World (CCW) 2024 event in Dubai happening 14-16th May 2024. This episode features in-depth discussions with leading experts Dr. Hamad Khalifa Alnuaimi, a leader in critical communications in the Middle East, currently managing the telecommunication operations at Abu Dhabi Police General HQ, and Tero Pesonen, Chairman of TCCA’s Critical Communications Broadband Group (CCBG).
We talk about the critical importance of advanced communication technologies in public safety and industry, dive into the discussions about the event's themes, the challenges in critical communications, and the technologies that are shaping the future of safety and connectivity.
Find out more about the Critical Communications World (CCW) event here: https://www.critical-communications-world.com
What You Will Learn in This Episode:
- Overview of CCW 2024: Insights into what to expect at the Critical Communications World 2024 event in Dubai, including key themes and objectives.
- The Importance of Critical Communications: Discussion on how critical communications serve as the lifeline for society and industry, focusing on public safety, utilities, and other essential services.
- Expert Insights:
- Dr. Hamad Khalifa talks about the role of telecommunications in managing major public events like the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
- Tarot Personan discusses the collaborative efforts needed to advance critical communications technology globally.
- Technological Innovations: Explore the latest innovations in critical communications technology and their impact on industry practices.
- Global Cooperation: The necessity of global cooperation and standardization in enhancing safety and efficiency across various sectors.
Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you found this episode enlightening. Share it with colleagues who might also benefit from understanding the vast landscape of critical communications as we head towards CCW 2024.
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Ep 53: Transitioning to NG911 Capabilities - What Does Your PSAP Need to Upgrade? - From IWCE 2024
25 APR 2024 · In this episode, we listen in to a live recorded session from IWCE 2024 on the topic of transitioning to NG911 capabilities, what PSAPs need to upgrade.
The session featured an all-star panel consisting of https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-hill-cpe-806jerm/ , 9-1-1 Program Specialist and Public Safety Advisor at the NTIA Office of Public Safety Communications; https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabriciovelez/ , Director of Interoperability and Industry Standards at INdigital; and https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenraucher/ , CEO at RapidDeploy.
In my absence due to last minute illness, the session was ably chaired by Chris Moore from Comcast.
The session touches on how the major requirements for NG911 can be met, as well as where the opportunities and key application areas are for public safety agencies.
Get the IWCE DIgital Pass
IWCE 2024 has come to an end now, but welcomed more than 3,800 members of the mission and business critical communities. The show saw 4 days pakced full of conference sessions, with more than 115 hours of content across panels, keynote speakers, and presentations from the Emerging Tech & Innovation Theatre.
If you want to access all of the recordings from the event itself, the IWCE Digital Pass is now available. These recordings are available through to June 28th 2024, so sign up now to make the most of these asessions while available.
Find out more about the WICE DIgital Pass here:https://iwce.informatech.com/2024/index/registrations/
If you were there in-person at IWCE, you have access to all of the recordings as part of your pass. These can be found here: https://attend.informatechevents.virtual.informatech.com/c/iwce-events
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Ep 52: BAPCO '24 - Highlights and views from vendors
2 APR 2024 · In this episode, we cover some of the highlights from the recent BAPCO 2024 trade show and we hear directly from vendors about what you would have seen if you had been there, and where they see the industry heading.
A special thank you to those vendors that participated in this episode, allowing our listeners who weren't able to make it to BAPCO 2024 an insight into what they missed, and an insight into where the industry s heading.
Thank you to NICE, Sepura, BT/EE, Samsung, Tait, Airbus and Motorola Solutions for participating in this episode where we trialled something a little different for you!
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Ep 51: Navigating Emergency Response with Leicestershire FRS
14 MAR 2024 · In this episode, we talk with Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service on the cruciality of communications in an emergency response, and how they’ve navigated challenges in this critical communications space.
Specifically, we talk with Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service's Chief Fire Officer, Callum Faint, on what his new role as board chair for the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Digital, Technology and Cyber Board will mean for Fire and Rescue Services in the future. We hear about the latest Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) roadmap for fire services is being driven to ensure greater efficiencies can be found amoung fire and rescue services across the UK, and we hear how Leicestershire FRS have implemented a new mobilising system, including some of the challenges that had to be overcome, and advice for others who may be in a similar position.
Our guest on this episode, Callum Faint, transferred to Leicestershire Fire and rescue Service in July 2019 as an Assistant Chief Fire Officer, he was then subsequently promoted to Chief Fire Officer in September of 2020 and in a short timeline Callum not only led the Service through the COVID-19 pandemic but also improved the Services performance and culture, with significant improvements across almost all gradings of inspection. Even more recently, Callum has been appointed as the Digital, Technology and Cyber board chair for the National Fire Chiefs Council.
Find out more about the NFCC DDaT here: https://nfcc.org.uk/our-services/data-portal/
Find our more about Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service here: https://leics-fire.gov.uk/
Please check out Omdia's Emerging Critical Tech & Innovation Survey in partnership with IWCE:
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7695058/e898235f6849
The survey should only take 10 minutes to complete. All participants will receive a free summary, and all IWCE participants who complete the survey will be invited to a session where the results will be shared in-person by myself and Ildefonso de la Cruz.
Please share with colleagues and customers and let's gauge the voice of the industry together!
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Ep 50: Deploying MDVS with the Ambulance Radio Program
13 FEB 2024 · In this episode, we explore the forefront of critical communications in the emergency response sector by discussing the process a national organization went through to procure and roll out a critical communication solution that will be used nationwide.
Specifically, we talk about the Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) and how they rolled out the new Mobile Data & Vehicle Solution (MDVS) to Ambulance Trusts in England and Wales.
The ARP have managed the ‘Airwave Service’ for ambulance trusts in England and Wales since 2005, so this includes the Radios, Mobile Data, Networks, and Control Room Systems used to communicate with operational crews. The technology is now undergoing a replacement programme, working with multiple suppliers, with this programme being led by ARP and funded by the Department for Health and Social Care. The MDVS rollout program is currently ongoing, beginning in April 2023 with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, and planned to end December 2024. By the end of December 2023 the program had rolled out the mobile data and vehicle solution to more than 999 ambulances.
We are joined by Stuart Murphy, Stuart is the Senior Program Manager at the Ambulance Radio Program, and has over 25 years of experience in the delivery, national procurement, design, testing and service management of enterprise wide solutions across the health sector. Since joining the Ambulance Radio Programme in 2015, he has played a key role in their national procurement efforts. Before the Mobile Data & Vehicle Solution, he led a multi-discipline team on the design, build and testing of the Control Room Solution (CRS) up to 2021. He then began work on completing the pilot and now successful live delivery of the MDVS (Mobile Data Vehicle Solution) rollout which started in April 2023.
Find out more about the Ambulance Radio Program here: https://ambulanceradioprogramme.nhs.uk/
Please check out Omdia's Emerging Critical Tech & Innovation Survey in partnership with IWCE:
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7695058/e898235f6849
The survey should only take 10 minutes to complete. All participants will receive a free summary, and all IWCE participants who complete the survey will be invited to a session where the results will be shared in-person by myself and Ildefonso de la Cruz.
Please share with colleagues and customers and let's gauge the voice of the industry together!
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Welcome to the Crit Comms Circle, the podcast bringing you market insight direct from Omdia analysts, exploring all facets of the critical communications industry. This podcast is hosted by Paul...
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Welcome to the Crit Comms Circle, the podcast bringing you market insight direct from Omdia analysts, exploring all facets of the critical communications industry.
This podcast is hosted by Paul Bremner, Principal Analyst in Omdia's Critical Communications and Public Safety team. Paul has more than 10 years' experience providing industry insights for clients, regularly presenting at company and industry association events. Based in the UK, Paul holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of Exeter.
If it’s your first time listening, then thanks for coming, and welcome to the Circle.
Have a topic you’d like to discuss on the show? Interested in joining as a guest?
Get in touch with us at critcommscircle@omdia.com
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This podcast is hosted by Paul Bremner, Principal Analyst in Omdia's Critical Communications and Public Safety team. Paul has more than 10 years' experience providing industry insights for clients, regularly presenting at company and industry association events. Based in the UK, Paul holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of Exeter.
If it’s your first time listening, then thanks for coming, and welcome to the Circle.
Have a topic you’d like to discuss on the show? Interested in joining as a guest?
Get in touch with us at critcommscircle@omdia.com
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