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Hytera collaborates
on Bangkok hospital
5G POC
ai operator TRUE has developed its
partnership with Bangkok’s Siriraj
hospital via a “5G network strategic cooperation”
agreement.
According to a statement, Hytera has
worked with TRUE to jointly develop
an integrated PoC solution for the
healthcare sector.
Speaking of the technology, a spokesperson
for the company said: “Hytera provides a
smart PoC solution, providing clear voice
communication, video as well as visualised
dispatch. e solution also supports push-totalk
and push-to-video through the TRUE
5G network.
“When an accident happens, real-time
video streaming can transmit crucial
information to doctors for consultation.”
FirstNet adds New
England site as
network expands
FirstNet has added a new cell site in Monterey,
Massachusetts as part of a network expansion
taking place across the state.
According to a statement released by the
FirstNet Authority, the site was constructed
following “direct feedback” from state and
public safety o cials. It was built by AT&T.
Speaking of the deployment, FirstNet’s Ed
Parkinson said: “We worked hand-in-hand with
the Massachusetts public safety community to
understand their needs for the network. And
this cell site is a prime example of how that
input and feedback is becoming reality.”
Monterey selectman Steven Weisz said:
“Monterey is a rural town with a large senior
citizen population. AT&T’s commitment
to enhanced telecommunications is not just
convenience, it’s a lifeline.”
Mexican capital
chooses TETRA for
its police force
Police in Mexico City are rolling out Sepura
SC20 and STP9200 radios.
According to the company, o cers will be
using the TETRA devices from December
this year.
ey will be deployed in a variety of
operational scenarios including in relation to
general police work, customs checks, border
patrols and city security. Mexico City has a
total police force of around 46,000.
e radios – alongside a support and
maintenance package – were delivered by
Sepura’s partner in Mexico, Jomtel.
e company’s commercial director, Jorge
Morera, said: “ is is the rst TETRA radio
solution deployed by Mexico City Police, and
is proof of the continuing demand for the
proven technology.”
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