MARKHAM, ON, SAN MATEO, CA, SAN
LUIS OBISPO, CA and ORLANDO, FL, Dec. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - ESChat, Intrepid
Networks, Redline Communications (TSX:RDL) and Sonim Technologies
together demonstrated the value for first responders and public
safety agencies of having a dedicated LTE network to manage
security and public safety. The demonstration provided an
end-to-end Band 14 solution for a number of public safety
professionals in charge of security for The Ohio State University's football game on
Nov. 5th 2016. The use of
Band 14 spectrum was granted by FirstNet. The exercise included 75
participants from several federal, state and local public safety
agencies that regularly support security operations at the football
stadium.
The turnkey private Band 14 LTE network was planned, designed,
provided, installed and operated by Redline. It included
ENodeB's (eNB), the evolved packet core (EPC) and a push–to-talk
server. Sonim provided 75 of their purpose-built, ultra-rugged and
mission-ready LTE Band 14 XP7 handsets for the exercise. Each
handset was provisioned with the STING situational awareness
application by Intrepid Networks and the ESChat integrated PTT
solution. ESChat also provided radio gateways to support
communication between the XP7 users on the Band 14 LTE network and
additional public safety personnel located in and around the
football stadium, via the statewide LMR network. The reliability
and speed of the private LTE network meant voice and data was
shared efficiently between all users.
"We were pleased with the performance of the private LTE
network", said Louis Lambert, VP
Business Development at Redline. "The Band 14 network
provided consistent, fast broadband speeds with strong coverage to
public safety professionals both inside and outside the football
stadium, even when commercial networks began to bog down due to the
very high density of users. With legacy LMR mission-critical
communications devices, very little data can be transmitted. The
Private LTE network in Band 14 provided better tools to public
safety participants and reduced the time needed to address
potential incidents within the stadium."
"Before, during and after the game, state, local and federal
public safety professionals leveraged our situational awareness
application to share photos, location data and text notes with
their colleagues," said Mr. Britt
Kane, CEO of Intrepid Networks, the developer of the STING
application. "This information perfectly complemented voice
communications so that First Responders were able to seamlessly and
quickly communicate throughout the evening."
Participants engaged in one touch, push-to-talk (PTT)
conversations with each other, as well as individuals on the
statewide radio network, all via their Sonim XP7 handsets. In
this regard, the Redline Band 14 network served as a vital
communications overlay, augmenting the reach of the existing land
mobile radio (LMR) network.
"Communication between public safety agencies that helps keep
attendees safe on game days is a difficult assignment. With
the private Band 14 LTE network running ESChat and our LMR
gateways, public safety personnel are able to communicate across
network technologies. Push to Talk (PTT) communication
between personnel on the Band 14 LTE network and the statewide LMR
radio network is seamless, secure and intuitive," said Mr.
Josh Lober, President of
ESChat.
"Football games are noisy, frenetic environments," said
Tony Martwick, SVP, Strategy at
Sonim. "That's why it is so important for public safety to utilize
the right communications tools for such an important job. The
dedicated push-to-talk button, coupled with a 103 dB loud speaker
on the Sonim XP7 allowed voice commands to cut through crowd noise
and deliver crystal clear audio to the professionals in charge of
securing the football stadium."
About ESChat
ESChat (http://www.eschat.com/) is the
leading solution for carrier independent secure Push to Talk (PTT)
over LTE communication. ESChat can be deployed as a cloud based
service or it can be hosted at the customer's facility. The ESChat
product suite includes P25 public safety radio network integration
via ISSI and DMR commercial radio network integration via AIS.
ESChat is celebrating its twenty-fifth year in the wireless
communication industry, providing solutions for military,
government, industrial and commercial applications. The
Company's cellular experience includes design of first generation
(1G) analog through fourth generation (4G) LTE infrastructure
systems.
About Intrepid Networks
STING, provided by Intrepid
Networks (http://www.intrepid-networks.com), is a Situational
Awareness tool with tactical functionality designed specifically
for Public Safety users within coordinated teams for any dynamic
operation. STING provides First Responders essential real-time data
in an easy to use interface to provide visual information necessary
for rapid decision-making. A sample of the types of shared data
utilized within the system include real time GPS positions,
satellite maps, floorplans, driver's license images, text notes and
photographs. STING is deployed in several Federal, State, County
and Municipal Public Safety agencies across the county.
About Redline Communications
Redline Communications (www.rdlcom.com) is the creator of powerful
wide-area wireless networks for the most challenging applications
and locations. Used by oil and gas companies to manage their
assets, militaries for secure battlefield communications,
municipalities to remotely monitor highways, utilities and other
infrastructures, and telecom service providers to deliver premium
services, Redline's powerful and versatile networks reliably and
securely deliver voice, data, M2M and video communications for
mission-critical applications. For more information visit
www.rdlcom.com.
About Sonim Technologies
Sonim Technologies
(http://www.sonimtech.com/) is a provider of mission critical
solutions designed specifically for professionals in the public
safety and defense space. The Sonim solution includes
ultra-rugged, mission ready LTE handsets, applications and a suite
of public safety-grade accessories, collectively designed to
increase the productivity, accountability and safety for today's
first responders. Sonim's commitment to delivering the most
reliable and mission ready handset is amplified by our
industry-leading, 3-year comprehensive warranty, which has
redefined user expectations for ultra-rugged technology. The
company is headquartered in San Mateo,
Calif., and offers its products with mobile operators around
the world.
SOURCE Redline Communications Group Inc.