Last update: 01 July 2008 Send to a friend PrintPrint
 

Trends in public safety communication

Public safety agencies are increasingly sharing highly secure radio communication networks.

Shared networks lead to better cooperation

All public authorities, such as police, fire and rescue, border guard, customs and other authorities can share the same nationwide EADS network.

A shared network maintains full privacy and makes it easier for different authorities to communicate and achieve better co-operation.

Improved security with digital EADS networks

With EADS networks, communication is fully encrypted, making it easier to fight crime. This improves citizens' safety and saves money and resources.

EADS systems eliminate the many problems that most public safety agencies experience in using use old analog radio systems. These systems are not encrypted, allowing anyone to eavesdrop.

Open standards cut costs

With EADS, today's authorities can source their network from many vendors. Open competition gives users a bigger choice of equipment, in addition to lower prices, and decreases their dependence on a single vendor.