Case Study

TRANZCOM AND
SOLITON SYSTEMSLive Streaming for Policeand Law Enforcement
Getting a near-instant view on
a situation, as it’s unfolding, iscritical for real-time decisionmaking. For the police, live video
streaming helps support surveillance
operations, evidence gathering andoperational awareness. But gettinga reliable solution under challenging
environments isn’t easy.

The challenge

The solution

Live streaming footage from drones provides police

TranzCom, a highly experienced system integrator working

commanders with an ‘eye in the sky’, to help them betterwith many public organisations, including the police.

instruct and guide resources on the ground.

TranzCom has a wealth of knowledge around both voice
and video communications. The company has already

For instance, during COVID-19 restrictions, drones flew

provided the police with traditional voice communication

over open spaces and public parks to ensure the public

solutions for many years. So, developing a secure live video

follow social distancing and quarantine guidelines. They’resolution was the natural next step.

also deployed at major public events, such as footballmatches and live concerts.

To achieve this, the company partnered with Soliton
Systems. As a Japanese manufacturer, Soliton Systems

The police also require live-stream footage from body or

creates innovative live streaming solutions for security,

helmet cameras, riot vans and even boats and helicopters.

military, broadcasters, civil rescue teams and law

Achieving reliable video streaming, from challenging

enforcement. The Zao family of portable encoders enables

environments, often with inadequate cellular coverage, issecure live streaming from drones or from a mobile

critical.

camera, such as an action cam or body-worn cam. It utilisesmultiple bonded cellular networks to send encrypted video

Encryption, low latency and mobility were also non-back to a command and control centre.

negotiable, along with the ability to integrate the newstreaming solution into their existing video management

For TranzCom, it became immediately apparent that thesystem (VMS).

Zao family of portable encoders was an ideal fit.

Soliton Zao Streaming
Soliton’s range of lightweight, ruggedised encoders use the latest H.265 HEVC
compression technology in conjunction with their RASCOW protocol to optimise
video based on available bandwidth.
The world’s smallest H.265 mobile encoder (weighing in at just 400 grams) can also
live stream reliably from any type of vehicle over multiple cellular networks. Thisfeature solves the issue of networks providing low bandwidth and ensures reliable
connections in the most demanding of environments.
Even when bandwidth is at a premium, RASCOW’s optimised algorithm enables
video and audio transmission to continue with the strongest encryption available(AES256).
Ultra-low latency is another considerable benefit offered by Soliton and the Zao-S.
An end-to-end bandwidth of 240ms over 4G connections is possible, and the new

For police operations,
any latency over
one-second impacts
operational decision
making. It can be thedifference between lifeand death. Soliton ultralow latency technology
helps efficiently direct
field-based resources,
and keep the police andpublic safe.

Zao-SH is capable of 65ms latency over 4G from the camera to screen - unheardof anywhere else.

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USING DRONE WITH SOLITON VMS PLUS
LIVE STREAMING FROM DRONELIVE STREAMING FROM APP

The command roomMany law enforcement agencies use a VMS system to monitor and view all their surveillance cameras within their operational
control room. The Zao is fully compatible with Genetec, a significant supplier of VMS systems. Soliton provides a specialised
decoding server, which can decrypt video streamed from multiple cellular operators.
At the receiving end, Soliton provides a specialised decoding server, known as VMS PLUS which debonds all the IP streams
from the different cellular operators and decrypts the video. This feature then provides an ONVIF compliant stream to the VMSsystem. Amazingly from the camera to the output viewing, live streams from the field takes less than 240ms when using Zao-Sand VMS PLUS.

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A successful partnership“We’ve been providing the police with voice communication solutions for many years,” explains Frédéric Devisch, Business UnitManager of TranzCom. “Delivering secure live video over cellular networks was the next step for us. In Soliton, we’ve found a
reliable and attentive partner whose bleeding-edge technology has enabled us to make that leap.

“Their ultra-low latency video streaming solutions are unmatched in the industry
and have been welcomed with open arms by our law enforcement customers.”

Go Ito, Managing Director at Soliton Systems Europe, adds that: “With their video and live streaming expertise, TranzCom is an
ideal partner for Soliton. The police forces have unique challenges and our partnership has enabled us to deliver solutions that
go beyond their expectations.”

What’s next?
With the next generation of encoders on the horizon, Soliton will be developing video streaming solutions witheven lower latency.
Combined with the rollout of 5G, this will enable the team to deliver a world-beating live streaming experience
which is perfectly suited to mobile surveillance and law enforcement. The goal is to reach almost zero latency.

About Soliton Systems

About TranzComSoliton Systems specialises in IT Security and Ultra-Low

TranzCom is the market leader in radio network infrastructure

Latency Video Streaming. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan,

and radio terminals (Analogue/ TETRA/DMR/PTT over LTE) in

our current CEO and founder, Nobuo Kamata, PhD has been

Belgium. Our expertise spans more than 30 years. We havea technology-oriented leader and pioneer since 1979. Soliton

provided more than 50 radio networks to public transport,

has a strong vision to innovate solutions to logically satisfy

airports, government agencies, industry and utilities. In

the needs of our customers, without adding complexity.

addition, TranzCom is also active in WIFI an private 5G

Soliton Systems has continuously set new standards innetworks.

performance, quality and reliability in our areas of expertise:

For more information visit: www.tranzcom.com

Cyber Security, Mobile Live Broadcasting and Public Safety.

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For more information visit: www.solitonsystems.com

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Soliton Systems Europe N.V.
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