Thursday, 11 September 2008

Motorola Wins TETRA Contracts from 3 Indian Airports

Motorola has inked contracts with 3 International airports in India to provide TETRA (TErrestrial Trunked RAdio) digital radio communication networks.

Under the deal, Motorola will supply scalable Dimetra IP based mission critical networks to Delhi International Airport Ltd, Bangalore International Airport Limited and GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited. It will also replace the existing analogue radio network used by domestic and international airports in Delhi.

The Dimetra IP system, an enhanced IP-based TETRA solution, is highly flexible and scalable and can support voice, messaging and mobile applications, including remote access to data and data transmission over a single network. The system will enable secure, always-on mobile voice and data channels, and is capable of full interoperability across multiple user segments to improve operational efficiency and achieve fail-safe seamless communications essential for ensuring passenger safety and security.

“Increase in air traffic has put tremendous demands on the management of airports. Motorola is committed to bring the latest mission-critical voice and data mobile solutions to airports in Asia Pacific. There are now ten international airports in Asia Pacific utilizing Motorola’s TETRA solutions in providing world class capability to the airport industry,” said Phey Teck Moh, vice president and general manager, Government & Public Safety, Motorola Asia Pacific.

The TETRA communications solutions that Motorola will provide to the three airports include base stations, MSO switches, mobile, portable and fixed radios.

A growing number of airports around the world are reportedly looking to equip their operations with digital trunking technology such as TETRA to support their critical communications needs since efficient and failsafe communications are crucial in airport operations to ensure passenger safety and security.