FEATURE: LTE NETWORKS
N
umerous successful
deployments of commercial
Long Term Evolution (LTE)
networks coupled with its high
performance metrics is motivating the
relevant authorities in the Middle East to
deploy the technology for mission critical
broadband communication.
Nokia estimates that the global LTE
public safety market including mobile
broadband, devices and applications
and services will exceed €6 billion
annually by 2020. This market value
does not represent potential vertical
upsides (utilities, mining, transport, etc.)
Mobile broadband connectivity in a
mission-critical environment ensures
more efficient handling of the crisis.
For instance, live videos stream from
cameras attached to fire fighters’
helmets or from drones can enable
organisations to respond more
effectively to a disaster. Similarly,
telemetry from ambulance to
hospitals can potentially allow medical
professionals to prepare the best
treatment for patients.
Nokia is at the forefront of deployments
of LTE-enabled systems and has
emerged as a trusted partner to a
number of public safety organisations.
Recently Dubai government security
networks operator, Nedaa, and its
approved technology provider Esharah
Etisalat Security Solutions, selected
Nokia to deliver next-generation
network for mission-critical and smart
city services.
Currently, the company is working
with a number of public safety
organizations to enable them to
effectively capture information and
turn intelligent data into smarter and
proactive response strategies.
The LTE advantage
Reliable, secure and resilient
communication is at the core of any
public safety communication. It is easy
to see why public safety organisations
are opting for LTE to incorporate mobile
broadband elements in their strategy.
It is a win-win proposition for the public
safety agencies since the technology not
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