Elbit launches public safety mission-critical broadband communications services

Elbit Systems of America has launched its new cloud-based application suite, WideBridge Cloud, which will offer mission-critical broadband communications services for first responders.

The new WideBridge Cloud provides secure applications delivering mission-critical broadband voice, video, and data services that will meet the standards of 3GPP Mission Critical Push-to-Talk (MCPTT) standards.

Delivered via a SaaS model, this suite provides communication tools to the first responders which they require to align 3GPP MCPTT standards interoperable system, using FirstNet 700 MHz, Band Class 14 LTE network and commercial LTE networks.

The WideBridge Cloud offers a secure applications ecosystem and enables VoLTE calls, streaming video, Push-to-Talk, Push-to-Video, voice and video conferencing, media broadcast and interoperability between P25 radio handsets and LTE smartphones.

Elbit Systems of America president and chief executive officer Raanan Horowitz said: "Elbit Systems of America understands the need to establish interoperable broadband solutions for the FirstNet LTE infrastructure.

"The WideBridge Cloud system will provide the nation’s first responders an ability to use secure mobile public safety communications solutions for a variety of applications and scenarios.

"Widebridge Cloud is another important evidence of our commitment to provide Homeland Security and the public safety community with superior operational solutions.

"Whether securing the boarder or ensuring communications flow and interoperability, we have a rich history and strategic focus on providing innovative solutions for the most difficult problems of our customers."

WideBridge Cloud’s mobile platform is based on an Elbit Systems specific implementation of the Spirent BeeHD framework. It provides a secured suite, superior audio quality and third party SDK on any device including iOS and Android smartphones, tablets and PCs.