Thales, HP partner to supply critical communication systems to emergency services

Thales and HP have signed an agreement to jointly work on the delivery of next-generation critical communications systems that will help emergency services respond more effectively to rising public expectations for safety.

Under the terms of agreement, the companies will combine their expertise to offer secure, integrated voice and data services based on Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology as well as joined-up research and development and service delivery capabilities to address the emergency services’ critical communications requirements.

Designed to help emergency services make better-informed decisions in terms of public safety, first responder safety and mobile access to critical data, the combined communication system will simultaneously address the stricter budgetary considerations faced by modern security services.

Dubbed COMIT, the system demonstrates the companies’ commitment to deliver the best in communications and information technology services to end customers, while ensuring an integrated way of working across separate emergency services.

The signatories will join forces to combine technology, capability, innovation and products to provide a scalable and adaptable package of capabilities and services that can be modified to meet the specific requirements of individual emergency services across the globe.

In particular, Thales will deliver the critical communications technology on their application of LTE public safety communications and its expertise in fully integrating commercial mobile networks.

Meanwhile, HP will bring its proven expertise in the delivery of mission-critical, secure end-to-end cloud-based IT services to the government institutions.

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Image: Thales Secure Communications and Information Systems Deputy Jean-Michel Lagarde and HP Account Executive Simon Hanson after signing an agreement to collaborate on next generation critical communication systems. Photo: © Thales.