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Challenges
Systems consolidation and efficiency
Where the communications systems of the emergency services have grown organically over a number of years there is now a pressing need for integration. By combining voice and data networks, cost savings can be made and the deployment of a much wider set of applications is possible.
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Real-time secure information
The availability of real-time, up-to-date information is critical to the emergency services, and can be literally the difference between life and death. Cutting-edge communications and networking systems are required to achieve exacting response-time targets.
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Accountability and confidentiality
One of the key elements of the emergency services is being accountable to the public on all aspects of activity. In addition, the emergency services need to manage information efficiently and effectively, particularly given the requirements of the Freedom of Information and Data Protection Acts.
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Remote access and flexible working
A particular problem for the emergency services in recent years has been the need to disseminate information to remote personnel quickly and efficiently in the event of emergencies. IP-based technologies, such as Private Access Broadband, can enable this deployment to happen more quickly than traditional communication services.
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