Making broadband applications mission critical

19 November 2024

Picture courtesy of Motorola Solutions

Picture courtesy of Motorola Solutions

An industry-wide standards-compliant approach is essential to ensure broadband applications for critical communications users are mission-critical quality. This is a key takeaway from a new white paper from TCCA, based on the results of a sector-wide survey, which also highlights the importance of testing and certification of applications designed to support mission-critical operations.

A wide range of broadband applications are already in use by critical communications users. However, the majority of these applications are currently deployed over commercial networks, with over-the-top, best-effort Quality of Service (QoS). As broadband data applications become increasingly important for day-to-day operations, users will demand their applications to be delivered with mission-critical QoS.

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IoT cyber-attacks on the rise

18 November 2024

Wireless Logic highlights key security concerns among organisations and reveals a strong demand for enhanced security features from IoT connectivity providers, as enterprises seek to better protect their connected environments.

The report sheds light on the challenges of deploying global IoT solutions and the opportunities these present to their connectivity partners, with 89% saying the threats of cybersecurity breaches, or issues related to compliance as a result of cybersecurity issues, represent a pain point for their organisation. Other key findings include:

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Celebrating 30 years of advancing critical communications: TCCA enters its fourth decade as the authoritative voice of the sector

04 November 2024

For 30 years, TCCA has been at the forefront of promoting the use of standardised technologies to deliver mission-critical communication systems that are secure, available, resilient, interoperable and, ultimately, trusted.

In the five years since we marked our 25th anniversary, much has been achieved despite the global pandemic. We would like to thank all our members and partners for their hugely valued support and contributions that combine to deliver the collaborative advancement of critical communications. We would also like to thank the critical communications media outlets that are so supportive and publicise our work.

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SBS Transit taps Motorola Solutions for critical radio communications

16 October 2024

SBS Transit has signed a S$14 million long term service support (LTSS) contract with Motorola Solutions to maintain and support critical radio communications across SBS Transit’s Downtown Line and Sengkang and Punggol Light Rapid Transit system for the next 15 years.

TETRA radio communications are used extensively throughout SBS Transit’s daily operations, from mobilising teams in response to incidents to keeping passengers safe and informed via public announcements and emergency call buttons on trains.

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