Motorola improves airport safety

Motorola Solutions has introduced its WAVE push-to-talk (PTT) platform at Stuttgart Airport in southern Germany.

A comprehensive agreement has been signed, covering software, hardware and implementation as well as maintenance and repair services.

WAVE connects the integrated Dimetra TETRA system for public safety personnel and workers at the airport with supporting organisations, who can join the broadband platform via smartphones, computers, other radios or telephones from virtually any location. This will ensure greater workforce connectivity, interoperability and collaboration.

The technology extension follows a long-term communications strategy developed by airport authorities. After the consolidation of the control rooms for fire departments and rescue services, the officials sought an integrated, secure communications system for all users.

They can now easily communicate and dispatch out individual responders or groups in the TETRA network using the WAVE advanced desktop communicator. Employees can also establish a connection with a public provider network to ensure smooth communication.

“We have been relying on Motorola Solutions’ TETRA digital radio solutions since 2009 and successfully expanded our Dimetra IP Compact system to Baden-Airpark in 2013,” said Matthias Kolb, head of information and communication services at Flughafen Stuttgart GmbH. “Extending our TETRA network to other user groups at the airport was a logical step for us to increase efficiencies and to help us provide the best possible service to our passengers.”

“A secure, reliable and interoperable communications system is crucial for airports in order to guarantee safe journeys for all passengers,” said Klaus-Dieter Drossel, sales director for key accounts, Motorola Solutions Germany GmbH.

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