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Police Trail - mobile electronic fingerprinting
At the end of last month a hand-held, electronic mobile fingerprinting trail was launched. Barry Taylor, Deputy Chief Constable at Dyfed-Powys Police and Senior Responsible Owner for Lantern formally opened the Bedfordshire Police pilot in Luton. The BAPCO Journal reports…
Meeting risk planning targets in London
A corporate desktop and Web-based GIS developed with Cadcorp SIS and GeognoSIS.NET software is helping the London Fire Brigade meet its risk planning, operational planning and resource management targets...
Beyond the frontline - part two
Last month we explored the benefits of VoIP, to continue with our feature, we look at the impact, if any, it will have on call takers, if integrated into ICCS...
The Buncefield disaster
The Buncefield disaster challenged the worldwide perception of how a major incident can happen at any site, even those considered not to be a high risk. The Task Group which was subsequently set up to strengthen safeguards. With the group issuing its initial findings The BAPCO?Journal provides an update...
RAD Introduces G.SHDSL.bis Solution
The new ASMi-54 modem with G.SHDSL.bis and EFM technologies from RAD Data Communications, the next generation in SHDSL technology, provides up to 22.8 Mbps of bandwidth.
Testing support
Aeroflex has enhanced the testing support provided by its highly successful 6413A UMTS basestation test system to support testing of basestations using an Inverse Multiplexed ATM (IMA) configuration. IMA is a method of combining multiple E1/T1 connections to increase backhaul bandwidth between the basestation (Node B) and Radio Network Controller (RNC). The IMA test support is available as standard on all new Aeroflex 6413A UMTS basestation test systems and as an upgrade to existing systems.
Sepura TETRA radio interface for Zetrons DCS-5020 Console
Zetron and Sepura are pleased to announce the compatibility of the DCS-5020 Digital Console System with the Sepura SRM3500 Mobile TETRA Radio.
Sat Nav from Orange
Orange Business Services launched a new GPS navigation application to be downloaded on to a range of mobile devices in the beginning of November – including smartphones and PDAs from Nokia, Sony Ericsson, BlackBerry™ and Orange – providing its customers with a real-time, cost effective solution.
Supporting WiMAX
Aeroflex has launched IQCreatorTM version 8.3 with significant new features to support the rapidly growing WiMAX 802.16 standard for Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks. The new version of IQCreator also adds support for CDMA2000 1xEvDO rev A uplink capabilities. It is available free-of-charge from Aeroflex on the company’s web site. Other enhancements included in IQCreator 8.3 are user-defined shift keying, multi-carrier update, user modulation update and a 3030 series signal generator packager to allow sample rates between 33 MHz and 44 MHz.
VIPER (Versatile Interoperability Portable Emergency Response) unit
Distributed in the UK by Cyfas, the VIPER (Versatile Interoperability Portable Emergency Response) unit is a completely self-contained mobile command centre. Developed by Telex Inc U.S.A following 9/11 it creates instant interoperability among different radio systems. The system establishes complete and robust dispatch capabilities and easily expands or integrates with other communications systems.
Versatile TETRA Mobile Radio
With a full range of advanced voice, data and security services, the new TETRA mobile radio TMR880i from EADS introduces a completely new product concept for in-vehicle use.
Business Continuity Plans
Steven Garrod, Garrison Continuity, provides tips on preparing a business continuity plan...
Are we really surprised that bargain-bin IT projects fail?
The UK’s National Audit Office revealed that the National Programme for IT, the NHS’s multi-billion pound mega-IT project, is years behind schedule and massively over budget. Comunica’s Project Director, Brendan Loughrey looks at why IT projects are so prone to over-running deadlines and budget and provides his top tips for project success...
London Borough of Brent ahead of the game with O2 Airwave
Rob Walley, Emergency Planning Coordinator, London Borough of Brent discusses why it was important to sign up to the Airwave Service...
A co-ordinated European forum
BAPCO has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to co-ordinate user input on two major European initiatives for the benefit of the public safety community. This exclusive report, highlights the current status of the two projects and underlines the importance of your contribution…
Technical assurance support for PITO
As reported in The BAPCO Journal last month, The Police Information Technology Organisation (PITO) has awarded Cable & Wireless the Framework Arrangement for the new Police National Network (PNN3). Following on from this announcement, the technical assurance support is to be provided by Mason Communications.
Possible sale of O2 Airwave
During December, Telefónica S.A. announced the appointment of J P Morgan Cazenove to undertake a strategic review of all options for Airwave O2 Ltd, including a total or partial disposal of the company.
Strategic review of all options for Airwave O2 Ltd, including a total or partial disposal of the company
Telefónica S.A. today (15 December 2006) has announced the appointment of J P Morgan Cazenove to undertake a strategic review of all options for Airwave O2 Ltd, including a total or partial disposal of the company.
TETRA PDA agreement on O2 Airwave
Motorola has signed a contract with Airwave O2 Limited to supply Motorola MTC100 PDAs (personal digital assistants) that operate on TETRA networks. The agreement is the world’s first commercial contract for TETRA PDAs. Motorola will start the shipment at the end of 2006.
Government signs new software deal
OGCbuying.solutions has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Agresso. This new agreement will offer all public sector organisations preferential pricing arrangements on Agresso Business World software and services.
Approval for Selex
Selex Communications has received connection approval from Airwave for the PUMA T3 TETRA family of handsets, enabling them to provide integrated, secure and reliable communications for the Fire Service, Police and other Emergency Services connected to the UK Airwave network.
APD helps Hampshire Constabulary handle 10,000 extra calls
Hampshire Constabulary, the first UK force to go live with the 101 number, is subsequently handling 10,000 additional calls. The BAPCO Journal reports on how APD is helping the force with the increase...
London Borough has every contingency covered with the O2 Airwave service
Mike Long and Joe Halanen are, respectively, Contingencies Manager and Assistant Contingencies Manager with the London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames. They report that the Airwave service has more than lived up to its initial promise and is now embedded as a critical component of their response to major and minor incidents alike...
Cell Broadcasting, its about time!
By Mark Wood, Hon Sec, International Civil Emergency Alert Service Association (CEASa)