Communications Interoperability
Communications interoperability and the pressing need to do more to achieve it, is an important issue for many organizations in the public and private sectors. First responders and government agencies in particular are acutely aware of the problems that arise when incompatible communications technologies restrict their ability to work together when they are called to do so.
Greater interoperability and improved collaboration between workers in the commercial sector is also a hot topic, particularly as the promise of improved business performance and profitability from unified communications applications and platforms strikes a resonant chord with executive leadership.
Regardless of the industry or sector, when a complex mix of communications technologies is combined with competing and conflicting business interests, organizational dynamics and funding limitations, progress with interoperability project is often slowed or stalled.
Advanced software technology is now considered the best approach for creating the open, shared communications systems that deliver a mission-critical communications capability that spans every communications medium. And when compared to hardware only alternatives, software technology delivers much more capability at a much lower cost.
Twisted Pair’s industry standard WAVE software technology can deliver high value, low risk solutions to mission-critical group and interoperable communications needs. Public safety, defense, and other government organizations, as well as utilities, distributors, and transportation companies, need secure, real-time communications capabilities that unify all existing communication technologies under a single operating umbrella.
Communications interoperability using IP network-based solutions like WAVE provide the greatest value and the most effective interoperability solution available today.
When multiple agencies respond, plain and precise communications is critical. WAVE helps clear the air.
In Depth
WAVE software technology was used to support security operations at the 2009 Super Bowl in Tampa City. Watch the video
Powered by WAVE, OPSCAN is a highly acclaimed example of how to achieve multi-agency communications interoperability. Read the case study
The Charlotte Fire Department has deployed WAVE in one of its mobile operations centers. Read how WAVE helps provide a robust communications environment for radio and interoperable communications. Read it
Twisted Pair has worked with the DHS/SAFECOM VoIP Working Group to help define and test a standard for communications interoperability. Read about the BSI
Read Enabling Public-Safety Agencies to Achieve High Performance, an article written by Accenture that draws on lessons learned from the successful OPSCAN project. Read it
Interested to know more about WAVE and how it is used to build secure communications networks? Read How WAVE Works and learn the basics. Learn more
For a lot more detail on WAVE software and how it enables Unified Group Communications, WAVE Technical Brief. Study it
The latest version of WAVE incorporates a new Desktop Communicator and natively supports radio systems from Motorola and Trident Micro Systems. What's New in WAVE 4.8 provides more detail on this and other compelling enhancements. Learn more
