ICT

Getting fired up with Standby RSG video telematics

Developed from the highly acclaimed AutoEye Xpert range, the Pro Series range of mobile video telematics solutions from Standby RSG is completely customisable to meet customer requirements, providing a tailored solution greatly suited for use across the fire and rescue service. Installation is straightforward and can be carried out across whole vehicle fleets, offering solutions… Read more »

West Midlands emergency services strengthen incident response with real-time data receiver technology

Fire and ambulance services in the West Midlands can now access real-time encrypted video and audio transmission from emergency incidents across the region, supported by the National Police Air Service. Radio frequency (RF) technology provider, Enterprise Control Systems (ECS), has announced that West Midlands Fire Service and West Midlands Ambulance Service will implement its data-receiver… Read more »

North Wales Police to deploy Hexagon’s cloud-based, next-generation dispatch system

Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division has announced that North Wales Police will deploy Hexagon’s next-generation public safety solutions in the cloud. Hosted in Microsoft Azure, HxGN OnCall Dispatch and field mobility solutions will provide advanced call-taking and dispatch capabilities to link callers, dispatchers, managers and field officers for faster, more effective response. HxGN OnCall… Read more »

New technology helping Nottinghamshire detectives crack cases sooner

Drug dealers and serious crime offenders are likely to be taken off the streets of Nottinghamshire more quickly, thanks to the introduction of new technology that is capable of piecing together their movements and contacts. The advanced number-crunching Chorus Intelligence software, capable of processing and analysing thousands of lines of mobile phone data, has already… Read more »

Police Scotland invests in new digital technology for 999 and 101 services

Police Scotland is introducing a new digital contact platform that will protect and strengthen its critical 999 and non-emergency 101 services for the future. The new digital technology will replace the current analogue telephony infrastructure, and bring greater resilience to 999 and 101 services, which are essential to enabling the public to contact the police… Read more »

Cadcorp launches dynamic cover application for emergency services

In collaboration with UK emergency services, Geographic Information System (GIS) software and services company, Cadcorp, has launched Cadcorp Cover Modeller. Cover Modeller is the latest in a family of Cadcorp emergency services applications, following the previously released Cadcorp Workload Modeller and Cadcorp Risk Modeller. Cover Modeller is designed for control room personnel to test the… Read more »

Sopra Steria and Salesforce to transform citizen experience

European digital transformation leader, Sopra Steria, has announced an integration with the Salesforce Platform to drive a new citizen-centric approach in emergency service response. The new offering can see the integration of Sopra Steria’s STORM Command and Control system with the Salesforce Platform, enhancing police contact, engagement and response in support of their local communities,… Read more »

Cumbria Police plan for the future with Sepura TETRA radios

Cumbria Police have refreshed their fleet of frontline TETRA radios, deploying Sepura SC21 hand portable radios to police officer roles and SCG22 mobile radios in vehicles. In total over 1400 radios have been deployed to enable the force to upgrade to the latest standard of TETRA radio capability. Aware of the need to refresh their… Read more »

Simoco accelerates growth in UK public safety market with acquisition of Thorcom Systems

Derby based critical communications company Simoco Wireless Solutions Ltd has agreed to acquire a majority shareholding in Thorcom Systems Ltd and its subsidiaries in a move which will give Simoco a platform to expand its presence in the UK emergency services market, while giving Thorcom the opportunity to access international markets such as Asia-Pacific, North… Read more »