Sierra Wireless Mobile Gateway First to Provide Seamless Multi-Network Connectivity for FirstNet and Commercial LTE Networks
May 27 2015 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Sierra Wireless InMotion gateway provides
mission-critical connectivity for first responders utilizing the
new FirstNet (Band 14 LTE) network plus AT&T, Verizon and
Sprint LTE networks
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ:SWIR) (TSX:SW) today announced
commercial availability of FirstNet Band 14 LTE support for the
InMotion™ Solutions oMG2000 mobile gateway. This multi-network
gateway is also certified for use on AT&T, Verizon Wireless,
and Sprint LTE networks, with the ability to switch as required to
optimize coverage for mission critical communications. With an
integrated radio module supporting Band 14 LTE, the oMG2000 now
offers support for the dedicated FirstNet network being deployed
for public safety agencies and other first responders.
Band 14 networks have already been deployed in select areas of
the U.S. and have been tested in several pilot projects with
InMotion gateways. As it will take time for the FirstNet network to
be deployed on a national basis, the ability to seamlessly switch
between the dedicated network and commercial networks is necessary
to maintain connectivity and ensure that first responders can do
their jobs safely.
“For first responders, maintaining connectivity is critically
important to safety and effective incident management,” said Brian
Anderson, Vice President of Product Marketing, Enterprise Solutions
for Sierra Wireless. “These were some of the drivers behind
deployment of the Band 14 network, but with less than universal
coverage, there needs to be redundancy built into the system with
seamless switching between networks. The oMG Mobile Gateway
provides that capability with support for Band 14 along with the
three largest commercial LTE networks, so that first responders can
be confident they have access to the best coverage available, no
matter where they are deployed.”
Brazos County Sheriff’s Office in Bryan, Texas, has been using
the InMotion gateways as part of its pilot program. “The switching
between the Band 14 and Verizon Wireless LTE network is seamless
with no drops in connection. The start-up and connection times to
our network are extremely fast, and the gateway is ready to go
before the tablet has even started,” said Josh Hearen, Deputy
Sheriff, Civil and Warrants Division, Brazos County Sheriff’s
Office.
InMotion Solutions includes a rugged, mobile communications
gateway (oMG), a mobile network management system (oMM), and a
mobile-optimized VPN Server (oCM), with applications all backed by
a world-class technical services team. InMotion Solutions simplify
the deployment, management, and maintenance of advanced mobile
networking solutions within any organization.
For the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office, the oMM Management
System provided additional benefits for data collection and remote
management. “We have experienced considerable speed and great range
while connecting to Band 14 with the oMG that is installed in our
patrol vehicle. The mapping functions and statistical data provided
by the oMM system have proven to be an excellent tool for our
Supervisors, and it allows our IT staff to monitor and manage the
network connectivity with ease,” said Lt. Thomas Randall,
Lieutenant, Special Services Division, Brazos County Sheriff’s
Office. “This management functionality will be a critical
requirement for all of our Band 14 gateways.”
In Adams County, a demonstration Band 14 network was established
at the 2015 World Ski Championships in Vail and Beaver Creek in
February. According to Vail Police Chief Dwight Henniger, “The
InMotion gateway we used for the 2015 LTE Demonstration Network was
an integral piece in the overall framework, contributing to the
success of the demo network.”
For more information about InMotion Solutions, please visit
http://www.sierrawireless.com/InMotion. To contact the Sierra
Wireless Sales Desk, call +1-877-687-7795 or visit
http://www.sierrawireless.com/sales.
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About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) is building the
Internet of Things with intelligent wireless solutions that empower
organizations to innovate in the connected world. We offer the
industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of 2G, 3G and 4G embedded
modules and gateways, seamlessly integrated with our secure cloud
and connectivity services. OEMs and enterprises worldwide trust our
innovative solutions to get their connected products and services
to market faster. Sierra Wireless has more than 900 employees
globally and operates R&D centers in North America, Europe and
Asia. For more information, visit www.sierrawireless.com.
“InMotion” is a trademark of Sierra Wireless. Other product or
service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their
respective owners.
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