ericsson.com Products and solutions Discover Transforming enterprises Future technologies About us BEL Sign in Critical Communications World 2021 Join us at the hybrid event to discuss network modernization and services migration. Find out more HOME TRANSFORMING INDUSTRIES PUBLIC SAFETY Public safety The public safety sector relies on innovative technologies to shield citizens from preventable injuries and dangers. All aspects of public safety operations can be enhanced by 4G and 5G network solutions that improve response times and increase day-to-day efficiency. Mission Critical Communications OVERVIEW Protecting the people For emergency service teams, reliable communication is crucial. With mission-critical broadband at their disposal, public safety personnel and relevant command and control centers can cross-communicate more efficiently, transmit important data securely via on-person devices, and bolster their situational awareness during dangerous situations. In some cases, the difference between a reliable and unreliable network could be the difference between life and death. To ensure high standards of public safety, emergency services of all kinds – including police forces, firefighting squads and emergency medical services – are transitioning to a more capable and reliable communications network. Ericsson’s cellular technology is empowering public safety response teams to: Adopt future-proof technologies by enabling data-rich services with an expanded ecosystem Advance operations by making data sharing a priority in a range of scenarios Unlock intelligence by increasing situational awareness in moments of crisis In the spotlight Critical Communications World 2021, 3-5th November Ericsson, as gold sponsor for this hybrid event, will present in multiple speaking sessions related to mission critical communications in public safety, and services migration from legacy to 3GPP. Welcome to join our digital presentation, led by Faroese Telecom, with Ericsson speaker Niklas Spångberg, about KIMA - A 4G-based mission critical system. Find out more The user perspective of mission-critical services Explore how personnel in public safety benefit from 3GPP-based push-to-x and mobile data services when migrating from legacy Land Mobile Radio (LMR) networks. Learn about future mission-critical applications, technologies and the organizational and operational aspects involved. Read more ADOPT FUTURE-PROOF TECHNOLOGIES An expanded and secure ecosystem The mobile technologies and communications standards that underpin the day-to-day operations of public safety teams can determine the quality of their performance in moments of crisis. The transition from legacy systems towards mission critical broadband and enhanced situational awareness starts with mission critical LTE networks, and to prepare for the switch to the mission critical 5G standard, public safety organizations will first implement 5G mobile technology as an addition. Most public safety organizations currently make use of Land Mobile Radio (LMR) for network communication. The migration to mission-critical 4G already enhances critical operations with data-rich devices and applications. 5G will further enable a much larger, open and fully secure ecosystem and ensure network performance to help save more lives. Use case Migration to mission critical 4G and 5G What are the technical and operational aspects for adopting 3GPP based broadband services and the crucial steps public safety and critical infrastructure organizations will need to take for a safe and successful migration? Our new paper discusses network evolution aspects, interworking towards current LMR systems, operational organizational aspects and how to transition mission critical applications from your current LMR system to future-proof 4G/5G networks with added user value. Download the paper Solutions that save lives Mission-critical broadband enables seamless cooperation between first responder agencies. With a secure mission-critical broadband connection, medical systems can report real-time patient data, complemented by video for added insights. It allows medical staff in the field to receive prompt instructions from doctors and subsequently provide life-saving assistance at a much faster rate. Medical response teams can also utilize a wide range of new applications, such as AI-based voice analytics, to monitor a caller’s condition for accurate pre-diagnosis of, for example, heart attacks, and take preventive measures. Innovation to empower first responders Communication plays a vital role in emergency response and disaster relief. Extended, flexible and agile network coverage literally saves lives. For first responders, a network which can track them wherever they go, outdoors or indoor, regardless of terrain, could make a major difference. An Ericsson proof of concept (PoC) innovation – an easy to deploy, 150 g temporary cellular network mounted on a drone successfully provides mission-critical voice and video connectivity services in areas with poor or zero network coverage. Read more. ADVANCE OPERATIONS A more capable network and shorter response times The unpredictable nature of emergencies makes immediate response a necessity – regardless of the situation at hand. Society entrusts its public safety services with being as effective as possible, making response teams highly dependent on a reliable network for transmitting secure communications wherever needed throughout the day. A more capable network expands the possibilities of a response team’s operations so that they can always act with total precision. Use case Erillisverkot and Ericsson - Enabling next-generation public safety networks with 4G and 5G Together with Erillisverkot Group in Finland, Ericsson realizes mission critical connectivity needs by providing the next-generation dual-mode core network products and solutions for Erillisverkot's mission critical broadband network. Read the case Increasing efficiency with a mobile office The mobile office application allows police officers to save a significant amount of time by completing paperwork duties away from police headquarters. As a result, they can dedicate more time and attention to their daily patrols. Connectivity as a driving force for security Securing actionable information quickly and reliably is essential for any police force. With a fast and robust communications network, patrol officers can remotely access database queries to perform background checks on suspicious individuals or vehicles. UNLOCK INTELLIGENCE Using data as a tool The situational awareness that a fast and intelligent network provides means emergency services can be more informed and capable than ever before. Given the vital importance of protecting the public from harm, emergency services that depend on a reliable network must also enforce strong cybersecurity measures to obstruct malicious actors from disrupting public stability. Use case Fighting fire with improved perception To maintain communication and situational awareness amid poor visibility, fire crews can keep tabs on squad positioning in real time via location tracking and indoor positioning powered by the Ericsson Radio Dot System. They can also take the precaution of piloting a remotely controlled drone to call out particularly hazardous areas without risking a firefighter’s well-being. Intelligent assurances A 5G-enabled ambulance service can connect the patient and ambulance crew with the medical personnel awaiting their arrival, therefore reducing the number of in-hospital referrals. Protection at every level Security systems, like the Ericsson Security Manager, constantly monitor network systems to flag intruders attempting to access confidential data points or scramble communication channels. OUR PORTFOLIO Mission Critical Communications: Empowering public safety agencies with mission-critical 4G and 5G Enable 5G for business with Mission Critical Communications Read more Offering Mission Critical Push-to-Talk Offers current Land Mobile Radio users a migration path to LTE, retaining their operational capabilities for mission-critical group communication. Read more Offering FEATURED CASES Network slicing for ambulances When lives are a stake, reliable connectivity is crucial. Watch this use case video about network slicing for ambulances. Click on the player to start the video. Faroese Telecom and Ericsson – connect all responder organizations via the same solution The Faroe Islands Police is the first public safety authority in the archipelago to use the mobile broadband-enabled solution via Faroese Telecom’s LTE network. Read the case High tower, high power Teracom and Ericsson jointly demonstrated the usage of Teracom’s infrastructure of high masts to connect a deployable network for mission-critical communications. Read the case FURTHER INSIGHTS AND EVENTS Blog | How to unlock the full potential of mission-critical 4G and 5G? The answer is: With proper service and user migration planning. Life as we know it would be unthinkable without public safety and critical-infrastructure industries like railways and utilities. Blog | Lifesaving potential of mobile connectivity There is lifesaving potential in mobile connectivity. Think less phone calls to emergency services, and more the unique challenges that mobile connectivity, including 5G technology, can overcome. Video | Mission-critical 4G and 5G for public safety Mobile broadband for Public Safety is no longer a vision, it is reality. 4G is chosen as the technology for LMR replacement. In this video, Niklas Spångberg explains why CSPs play a key role in delivering mission-critical mobile broadband services. (Video courtesy of Light Reading) Let's take the journey together We’ll help you get connected. Contact Ericsson PART OF ERICSSON GROUP Cradlepoint Emodo inCode Consulting Red Bee Media INFORMATION FOR Industry analysts Investors Media Partners Policy makers Sourcing GET IN TOUCH Extranet support Contact us +46 10 719 00 00 Find Ericsson offices Modern Slavery Statement | Privacy | Legal | Cookies | © Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson 1994-2021