Public safety agencies struggle to enable first responders across disciplines, jurisdictions and levels of government to communicate during emergencies despite operating incompatible equipment. More than simply a radio or network issue, organizations must address the systemic and cultural barriers that inhibit cooperation in addition to the technology strategies that hinder interoperability.
Scope of this title: - Evaluation of technology strategies and governance models for first responder interoperability - Analysis of Department of Homeland Security initiatives related to communications interoperability - Profiles of leading vendors serving the public safety interoperability market - Current and projected spending on first responder communications technology by US state and local governments.
Highlights of this title: - First responders inability to communicate during emergencies has led governments to recognize their need to improve interoperability. For public safety agencies, true interoperability relies on compatible or interconnected communications technology as well as policy structures that support collaboration with external organizations. - This report analyzes US state and local governments efforts to foster interoperability for first responders from a market, technology and customer perspective. It also provides a five-year forecast of spending by US state and local governments on first responder communications.
Reasons to order your copy: - Understand the market forces driving and inhibiting adoption of interoperability by public safety agencies - Validate your market messaging and positioning in the state and local market - Gain quantitative insight into the current size and projected direction of public safety communications spending
