Delivering Next-Generation Mission-Critical Communications – TODAY
At a glance:
· Alcatel-Lucent, in cooperation with the Alexandria Police Department, will
conduct a live demonstration of data capabilities for first responders using the
LTE Public Safety Broadband (PSBB) spectrum. This will be the first live
application of PSBB radio spectrum in the United States.
· The demonstration is taking place on October 15, 2010 (10:30am – 11:30am) at
“The George Washington Masonic Memorial” in Alexandria, Virginia, US.
· The demonstration highlights network readiness to support current public safety
applications used by police and other emergency response personnel as well as
new applications enabled by wireless broadband.
· Wireless broadband is essential for addressing mission-critical needs requiring
high data throughput for applications such as video surveillance, automated
vehicle license plate recognition, biometric identification, mobile crime scene
units and mobile incident command, geospatial information systems, automated
vehicle location and more. LTE helps increase the speed and precision of the
decision-making process for first responders, shaving off seconds and minutes in
their response to life-threatening situations.
. Key capabilities and applications demonstrated include:
· Live video streaming to/from a police cruiser and fire truck
· Collaboration application featuring presence, instant messaging and group chat
· Mobile integrated LTE vehicle supporting test site (base station and mobile core
elements)
Spokespersons – Morgan Wright, Vice President, Global Public Safety Segment at Alcatel-
Lucent.
– Deputy Chief Eddie Reyes, Alexandria, VA Police Department
Deputy Chief
Eddie Reyes, Alexandria Police Department:
“The Alexandria Police Department has always been a leader in identifying
and adopting technology in support of the public safety mission. Today’s
demonstration shows what the future can hold,” said Deputy Chief Eddie
Reyes, Alexandria, VA Police Department. “We’re excited to be the very first
agency to demonstrate this new capability, and look forward to the
opportunity to contribute to the national debate about ensuring the D block
is allocated for public safety use.”
Morgan Wright, Vice President, Global Public Safety Segment at Alcatel-Lucent:
“Thanks to our cooperation with the Alexandria Police Department we’ve
been able today to demonstrate, in a real environment, the readiness of the
Alcatel-Lucent LTE network to deliver next-generation mission critical
communications. This first live application of Public Safety Broadband radio
spectrum in the United States is a concrete example of the huge potential of
LTE technology to support the mission of public safety,” said Morgan Wright,
Vice President, Global Public Safety Segment at Alcatel-Lucent.
“It also demonstrates Alcatel-Lucent’s commitment, innovation and
expertise in designing and deploying LTE solutions to meet public safety
specific requirements by being the first to broadcast on Band 14.”
About Alcatel-Lucent’s market-leading end-to-end LTE solution
Having been selected so far by seven customers for commercial deployments, including by the
two largest US service providers and being involved in more than 50 customer trials, Alcatel-
Lucent has established a clear leadership position in Long Term Evolution (LTE).
Our contracts for commercial deployments include wins with Verizon Wireless and AT&T in the
US and span different regions of the world: US, EMEA and LATAM.
More information about Alcatel-Lucent in LTE: www.alcatel-lucent.com/lte
About Alcatel-Lucent LTE Solution for Public Safety:
Alcatel-Lucent is delivering a comprehensive end-to-end LTE solution that enriches public safety
communications by complementing narrowband with mobile broadband networks.
Alcatel-Lucent is the end-to-end LTE solution partner to Public Safety with the industry’s most
comprehensive offer:
· Unmatched combination of coverage and frequency optimization enhancing field operations
while minimizing cost
· Leverages LTE standards and ecosystem for economies of scale with specific adaptation for
public safety
· Interoperable, secure communications across voice and data applications with integrated
security and network administration
More information about Alcatel-Lucent LTE Solution for Public Safety:
http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/publicsafety
Media Relations Contacts:
Wendy Zajack, Phone: +1 703 943 6298, E-mail: Wendy.Zajack@alcatel-lucent.com
Christine de Monfreid: Phone : + 33 1 30 77 59 14, E-mail: Christine.de_monfreid@alcatellucent.
com
