Motorola Solutions wins GC2018 comms contract
Motorola Solutions has been selected as the official radiocommunications supplier for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018).
The company will supply more than 6000 TETRA digital radios along with its Zeon Digital network.
The network will cover not only the Gold Coast and Brisbane, but also regional centres such as Townsville and Cairns.
Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation Chairman Peter Beattie AC said choosing the best radiocommunications provider was an essential part of Games delivery.
“Event day communications are essential to delivering the Games in a coordinated and efficient manner,” he said.
“We confidently chose Motorola Solutions knowing their strong history of providing reliable communications services at international events.
“Motorola Solutions is a globally respected business and we’re pleased to welcome them to the GC2018 Sponsor Family. They have the experience, systems and capabilities to help our team deliver a great Games,” Beattie said.
His words were echoed by Commonwealth Games Minister Kate Jones.
“The company has a proven track record in Queensland providing crucial communications support for our emergency services and I’m pleased they’ve come on board for the Games,” she said.
Steve Crutchfield, vice president and managing director of Motorola Solutions Australia and New Zealand, said his company was pleased to continue its support for Queensland’s economy and communities through enhanced digital communications.
“Our work in Queensland spans a considerable number of projects and services — from the mission-critical communications that 15,000 emergency service workers depend on every day, to keeping essential public utility and transportation services running efficiently, and even working on the set of Hollywood blockbusters filmed on the Gold Coast,” he said.
“We’re looking forward to supporting the largest sporting event in Australia this decade and playing our part in making GC2018 a hugely successful international event.”
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