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Nokia launches LTE-based public safety solutions

By VARINDIA - 2024-05-09

Nokia is expanding its LTE-based public safety solutions with the launch of the Nokia Group Communications portfolio. The Nokia Group Communications portfolio has pre-integrated applications on to a range of devices to meet the high-quality, high-security demands of public safety agencies around the globe. Fast call set-up times will allow groups of field workers and command controllers to share live video feeds with each other to enhance their knowledge and ability to react in any situation. The public safety solutions is compatibility with 3G and Wi-Fi networks and ensures high service availability even if there is no LTE network coverage.

Nokia Group Communications can be used with the Nokia Compact Network, the rapidly deployable solution which allows first responders to quickly deploy a private network in emergency situations.

The Nokia Group Communications portfolio is fully aligned with 3GPP, ready for mission critical push-to-talk standards. This ensures compatibility with future standards releases as well any devices being made available on the market in the future, allowing public safety operators to protect their investment. It also ensures easy integration with any LTE network.

Thomas Lynch, director, Security and Critical Communications Research, I.H.S. Market said, “With the company’s latest addition – the Nokia Group Communications – it is moving this portfolio to another level, adding an end-to-end encryption layer to deliver the high-level security demanded by public safety markets around the world. And by being fully aligned with 3GPP standards the portfolio allows a smooth evolution to MC-PTT standards and can operate with any vendor’s LTE network.”

Henri Tallon, head, Public Sector, Nokia said, “Nokia Group Communications further bolsters our comprehensive public safety offer with capabilities that will help first responders react more effectively in a crisis. With new applications like push-to-video, fully standards-ready, we can ensure public safety teams are better informed of a situation and therefore enhance safety and security for all concerned.”