TekTron and long-time vendor partner Tyco Electronics Wireless Systems, a worldwide leader of critical radio communication systems, today announced the Township of Wayne, New Jersey has selected Tyco Electronics’ VIDA (Voice, Interoperability, Data, Access) network as the backbone for its P25IP (Project 25 to the power of IP) digital trunked radio communications system. The VIDA network will provide Wayne Township with a unified, reliable wireless network that will provide superior on-street radio coverage to that provided by the current system, increased system capacity and enhanced interoperable communications. The company's VIDA network will also provide the Township with a clear migration path to future technologies (such as P25 Phase II) without expensive forklift upgrades, unanticipated costs or proprietary terminal equipment restrictions. "During these challenging economic times, it is critical that we select a cost-effective radio network that is customized to our needs and equips our public safety officials with the communications capabilities necessary to best protect our citizens," said Sandy Galacio, Emergency Management director, Wayne Township, NJ. "With Tyco Electronics' VIDA platform and P25 digital trunked network, our first responders can now fully focus on the job at hand, whether they are coordinating efforts during a large scale emergency or performing their daily public safety duties." The unified VIDA backbone provides a high standard for reliability solutions with a redundant IP network and open architecture for console and terminal equipment choice, resulting in excellent network redundancy and reliable communications for the Township's first responders. Tyco Electronics Wireless Systems and TekTron will work with Wayne Township officials to deploy a P25 Phase 1 simulcast network, which includes a new seven-channel, four-site UHF system and two-channel simulcast paging system with the associated equipment. The digital trunked network will provide reliable on-street portable radio and paging coverage, and will double the wireless capacity when the system migrates to P25 Phase 2 standards. "The new Wayne Township IP-based wireless network is the latest in a long line of large-scale, wide-area systems we've partnered on with Tyco Electronics Wireless Systems," said Scott Batt, Director, Sales and Marketing, TekTron. "As a certified Tyco Electronics Wireless Systems Network Solutions Provider (NSP), we look forward to supporting this robust system and providing Wayne Township with the assistance needed to keep first responders and citizens safe." The VIDA network offers Wayne Township a cost-effective system design that leverages Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) equipment. By leveraging Wayne Township's existing transmit sites and utilizing VIDA's scalable network design, the Township will garner additional cost-savings. The VIDA network is backward and forward compatible, and is easily upgradeable to accommodate P25 Phase 2 standards and technologies. "The P25 Phase 1 digital trunked network that we've designed for Wayne Township provides the strong combination of on-street portable radio and paging coverage to help Township first responders communicate clearly and do their jobs effectively," said Jim Magee, Regional Sales Manager, Tyco Electronics Wireless Systems. "It has always been apparent that Wayne Township's public safety officials required a complete digital solution that would allow for future-growth and expansion. We're confident that the proven VIDA platform is an ideal choice to provide a dependable radio system to serve the Township and its citizens for many years." The VIDA network platform is a cost-effective, IP-based interoperable radio communications technology that supports P25 and other IP-based systems. VIDA provides a full IP management platform including IP consoles, networking technology for the P25 Phase I and Phase II standards and interoperability without intervention of console operators, plus many other benefits inherent in open IP architecture systems.
On May 29, 2009, Harris completed its previously announced acquisition of the Tyco Electronics Wireless Systems business (formerly known as M/A-COM). Wireless Systems is an established provider of mission-critical wireless communications systems for law enforcement, fire and rescue, and public service organizations. Excluding acquisition-related charges, the acquisition is expected to be neutral to Harris non-GAAP earnings in fiscal 2009 and slightly accretive in fiscal 2010. The acquisition is expected to be a significant contributor to Harris earnings in fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2012. "The combination of the Wireless Systems business with our very successful RF Communications business creates a powerful supplier in the growing $9 billion global land mobile radio systems market," said Howard L. Lance, chairman, president and CEO of Harris. "This acquisition greatly accelerates our entry into the federal, state and local public safety markets and creates a significant opportunity for new growth. The acquisition was completed ahead of schedule and integration activities are underway." |
