Eircom, Motorola and Sigma Wireless Consortium (TETRA Ireland) Selected for
Nationwide TETRA System Deployment
Contract includes delivery as well as management and operation of the network
HONG KONG, May 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TETRA WORLD CONGRESS -- A
consortium comprising Eircom, Motorola and Sigma Wireless (TETRA Ireland) has
secured Ireland's National Digital Radio Services contract. The 8-year
'build-own-operate' contract will start with the roll-out of services in an
area covering parts of Dublin (including the port and airport). The nationwide
roll-out is scheduled to be completed within 2 years.
TETRA Ireland will work closely with the end-users of the network; An
Garda Siochana, the Ambulance Service, Prision Services, Fire Service, Customs
Service and all public sector agencies across Ireland to ensure the new system
meets their requirements. The network will be operated as a fully managed
service. It will enhance communication between the users, improving public
safety for Irish citizens. The contract follows the successful deployment and
operation of a pilot system covering Dublin and will cover the design,
construction, management and operation of the network for public safety
agencies and non-commercial public safety bodies in the Republic of Ireland.
The Minister for Justice Equality and Law Reform, Dermot Ahern TD, has
welcomed the new contract. He said: "The Government and I have consistently
given our commitment that An Garda Siochana will receive every necessary
support to enable them to operate effectively as a modern police force.
The provision of the new digital radio service for the Force is a
significant landmark in delivering on that promise. Almost euro 100m has been
provided for Garda technology related projects this year alone and this
includes significant financial provision for the new radio service."
The solution developed by the consortium will include:
-- Encrypted and resilient digital radio network providing instant
communications for mission critical situations
-- Multi-functional handsets that can operate as digital radios and
provide access to other public communication networks
-- GPS location tracking applications such as automatic vehicle location
and mobile data services
-- Secure nationwide inter-communication between all non-commercial public
sector bodies
-- Cross-border and cross-band capability providing compatibility with
international networks
"Naturally we are pleased to be part of the roll-out of a nationwide TETRA
network in Ireland. This win further demonstrates Motorola's ability to work
as a reliable partner in delivering communication solutions to Government and
public safety organizations," said Manuel Torres, vice president and general
manager, Motorola Government & Public Safety, EMEA.
This latest contract builds on Motorola's public safety heritage, its
leading position within the TETRA market and its track record in delivering
mission critical managed services. Motorola has delivered TETRA solutions to
over 350 customers across 75 countries, in both public safety and commercial
environments.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The
company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile
experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure,
enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices
and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation
communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100
company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6
billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our people and our
innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com.
SOURCE Motorola
Stephanie Forrest of Motorola, +44-7739-884452,
stephanie.forrest@motorola.com, or Lynn Chan of Motorola Asia Pacific,
+65-6486-2286, lynn.chan@motorola.com; or Walter Lee of Fleishman-Hillard Hong
Kong, +852-2111-3574, walter.lee@fleishman.com, for Motorola
