The Critical Role of Device Availability in Deploying PTT over LTE
Push-to-Talk (PTT) over LTE is transforming communication by ensuring immediate, secure, and reliable connectivity. This article explores how device availability influences PTT's deployment speed. Consumer devices, notably smartphones and tablets, offer immediate availability for PTT over LTE. However, their limitations have necessitated the use of rugged devices that provide superior performance in demanding conditions. Additionally, the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trend is bolstering PTT over LTE, enabling users to leverage personal devices for work. The PUSHCOM application is highlighted as a game-changer, bridging the divide between device availability and PTT deployment speed, catering to a modern workforce that values convenience and personalized experiences.
Critical communication: A decade in Review
The journey towards embracing critical broadband has been slower than anticipated due to numerous complexities. These include the challenge of developing necessary infrastructure, technology, and devices. Amidst these uncertainties, Wireless Technologies Finland has developed PUSCOM, a versatile PTT system. PUSHCOM offers a promising alternative to legacy radio systems, loaded with advanced features such as group and private audio, messaging, location tracking, and geofencing. By providing a cost-effective and modernized solution, PUSHCOM is set to significantly aid the ongoing transition to critical broadband for public safety and other sectors.