Interoperability Devices Interoperability has been defined as the ability for public safety and public services to talk and/or share data in real time on demand, when needed, and when authorized. Question: What is the best and most cost-effective way of achieving interoperability? Answer: It
all depends. In fact, one of the worst things you can do
is arbitrarily choose a particular product or approach to
solving your needs. It probably won't work like you want
it to. Even if it works for your neighbor, rest assured
your situation will be a little different. The different
technical approaches to interoperability can be the most mis-understood
and mis-purchased technologies within public safety. We
urge you to seek some help before you buy!
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Technology
Comparison
This independent white paper uses a large mythical city and easy-to-read “plain English” to depict the need for interoperability and to compare different interoperability strategies. No solution is either better or worse than another. Rather, each has its advantages and is best suited for a specific set of circumstances. The different strategies are classified as: P25 systems Non-P25 systems Additional Radios ACU-1000 type interconnect devices
Cross-band repeaters Mobile repeaters
Direct patching Switching Devices (like IP, RoIP,VoIP)
RACOM has already implemented many of these strategies. For additional information on the strategies, products or implementation/technical considerations, call us at (800) 722-6643. |
