Public Safety
Rapidly Deployable Cellular Networks
Overview
The key to effective public safety and security communications is flexibility, control and the ability to provide consistent communications capabilities – regardless of the situation. While larger macro-based systems deliver these communications on a day-to-day basis, there are many public safety situations that require a team… essentially “Bring Your Own NetworkTM ”. In many cases, the prioritization of devices and users is essential to the level of support necessary to effectively manage an emergency or a high-security situation. In response, Tecore delivers proven technology solutions including secured access and requisite countermeasures that meet the requirements for the most critical communications challenges.
Public Safety Solutions
Smart City
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Emergency Services
Border Security
Cellular Interdiction
IOPS Network in a Box®
Isolated Operation for Public Safety
Tecore’s Isolated Operation for Public Safety (IOPS) Network in a Box ®(NIB) – known as IOPS NIB – is the industry’s first all-in-one, transportable and ready-in-minutes network solution capable of supporting an LTE Core Network IMS-Core, in addition to an EnodeB and 2×20 watt integrated Remote Radio Head (RRH). By delivering multiple access technologies and streamlining the network through an IP-based architecture, it provides responders with the most compact, adaptable, and cost-effective platform for rapid deployment. The Evolved UMTS Radio Access Note (e-UTRAN) delivers the 3GPP-compliant access portion of the network. The robust capability set, compact form factor, and cost-effectiveness of the IOPS NIB enables a broad range of deployment scenarios for emergency management, armed forces or peacekeeping missions, and mobile communications networks in transit.
Emergency Services
The FirstNet initiative is providing LTE communications in Band 14 throughout the United States for a dedicated Public Safety network. FirstNet provides optimized performance, enhanced situational awareness and the opportunity for unprecedented levels of cross-agency coordination – especially when compared to current public safety radio communications. While this prioritization of communications is a much-needed step forward in the public safety community, the network itself is subject to the same unpredictable environmental and rapid industry changes as the commercial networks.
The reality is that permanent FirstNet infrastructure will NOT be immune to impact from natural disasters and other significant events that disrupt the commercial wireless networks deployed on the very same towers. To ensure continuity of vital services for first responders and emergency support personal, a recovery mechanism during these interruptions which enables portable and rapidly deployable LTE communications – is needed. Tecore’s IOPS-capable Network in a Box® (NIB) platforms can be deployed in a matter of moments, supporting stand-alone operations as well as integrated connectivity as part of the larger FirstNet infrastructure. Isolated Operations for Public Safety (IOPS) capabilities have been defined by the larger wireless community to address the operational requirements of tactical LTE systems for public safety. As a compliant system, the IOPS NIB allows for the rapid deployment of FirstNet LTE services to an impacted area. Additionally, as the situation on the ground morphs, the IOPS NIB can adjust its operational capabilities to integrate with FirstNet macro network infrastructure as it is brought back on-line. The deployment of IOPS NIBS can be scaled to fill coverage gaps – ranging from support of a local team to handling hundreds of users – with the same 3GPP standards-based LTE systems as larger metropolitan areas.
Though much progress has been made to date, the nationwide network rollout of FirstNet will take time and will need to incorporate interoperability with current critical communications systems (such as trunked radio and other push-to-talk systems) used by first responders. These existing systems are embedded into proven, effective processes and procedures. Tecore’s IOPS NIB solutions augment current trunked radio systems by providing high-speed broadband access to complement the existing mission-critical communications systems. The robust capability set, compact form factor and flexible deployment capabilities of the IOPS NIB platform – serve as an extended capability that takes the dedicated network to the edge.
Cellular Interdiction
In matters of public safety – specifically in correctional facilities – cellular communications must be limited to authorized users. Today, the contraband cellphone problem has reached a crisis level for the Corrections industry. Inmates are using the convenience and privacy of cellphones illegally, leading to unmonitored communications and an increased security risk to corrections officers and the general public.
To effectively manage communications within a facility, a delicate balance must be struck between controlled coverage and preventing interference with local commercial networks. Using manual search and seizure, IMEI catching, beacon-based technology and jamming solutions which address only the symptoms of illegal communications – officers were forced to accept that they could not legally address the root cause of the problem.
Founded on a cellular-based solution, Tecore’s Intelligent Network Access Controller (iNACTM) Managed Access System (MAS) achieves the appropriate balance between communications control within the walls of an institution and a harmonized deployment with the surrounding commercial wireless networks. Once installed and operational, the devices within the target area will home to the iNAC signal. Based on the policies in place, there are two paths for the devices – approval or denial.
Tecore’s comprehensive cellular interdiction solution (CIS) provides superior performance as well as richer policy and user information to identify unauthorized users. Effective command and control of communications requires the precision of a technology dedicated to supporting the ongoing efforts of the Corrections community. Preventing unauthorized communications before they occur is key to ending the cellular contraband epidemic.
Border Security
Border Control Communication Solutions are now being inundated with state-of-the-art applications providing mission critical data at a moment’s notice. Effective command and control requires the precision of a technology dedicated to supporting ongoing efforts in a targeted operational area. The technologies deployed to secure the border – and to collect and deliver relevant intelligence require a secured and available conduit. The expansive nature of border areas can limit traditional hardwired solutions to high-value regions. Adversaries understand this and focus their efforts on other areas without such services. To extend the capabilities and provide a ubiquitous solution, a deployable wireless capability is the only answer.
Tecore supports numerous wireless configurations of systems (fixed and portable) that provide secure communications coverage and enables key technology solutions at the border. From an array of sensors to other covert devices, the Tecore iCore (fixed) as well as NIB (portable) solutions provide the secured wireless connectivity needed for key technology solutions to be extended throughout the border.
In addition to supporting the communications needs of border technology solutions, Tecore’s comprehensive cellular interdiction solution (CIS) provides superior features and capabilities to control policy and user information. The iNACTM Managed Access Solution (MAS) introduces an innovative approach to border protection solutions while simultaneously enabling mobile mesh networks covering land, maritime and aerial borders.
These Tecore platforms provide various technologies across the iCore® Network to streamline agency efforts to promote optimized performance and enhance situational awareness. The comprehensive infrastructure backbone based on Tecore technology, provides unfettered encrypted communications access for mission support, encompassing:
- Telecommunications Systems including SAT, Secured, LAN, Microwave, Tetra, P25 and Optic Fiber
- Existing Agency Infrastructure including integrated database access, sensors, biometrics, shot spotters, radars, cameras, smart video and imagery, command centers, mobile units, and location services applications
- Various other security technologies that assist in detection, monitoring and response all on a single network platform
As an added benefit, Tecore’s Network in the Box® solutions provide rapidly deployable, high-speed 4G LTE communications in a compact, adaptable, and cost-effective package that can be man-portable, vehicle mounted, or aerial and maritime-based. These tactical units are designed to MIL-SPEC standards and support a flexible, resilient converged infrastructure for voice, packet voice, video, and data.
This tiered approach extends mobile capabilities, while modernizing tactical communications. The network is then expandable as needed and easily managed from end-to-end.
Smart City
Using technology to enhance the quality of life for the general public and increase the efficiency of public safety responders is the goal of the Safe City Solutions Movement. There are many moving parts associated with building a technology layer over a metropolitan area. Today the public and private sectors are inundated with applications. However, to be effective, they must have a strong communications backbone from which to operate. Tecore’s iCore® multi-technology Core Network platform delivers one or many core network subsystems for LTE, HSPA+ and GSM. The system offers an efficient path to convergent wireless technologies and applications and provides a reliable base for Smart City operations. This adaptable communications infrastructure supports the collection, aggregation, and analyses of real-time data for First Responders, City Officials, and associated agencies.
As an information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, Tecore’s platform provides the consolidation of resources across multiple servers into a common pool. By enabling this integrated and cohesive network platform, interagency communications and collaboration is significantly improved; directing first responders and key operations agents to gather, review and respond in real-time.