convergence everywhere - tcom. · pdf filepublic cellular 4g lte (qos & volte) ... mission...

F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 6 | P H O E N I X , A Z

Convergence EverywhereGregory J Hill

Copyright 2015 22/24/2016 Copyright 2016 22016 TESSCO One Innovation Showcase & Conference2/24/2016

Why Convergence?

• Rapid proliferation and demand data from many systems

• Supporting diverse range of technologies • Streaming video, real-time vehicle mapping, tracking, navigation &

diagnostics

• Situational Awareness to Situational Intelligence

• Wireless data connectivity

• Public & private cellular networks and 4G speeds

• Configure, provision, activate, deploy over-the-air firmware updates

• Faster throughput

• Secure private networks

• Handle and manage concurrent high bandwidth applications with ease

APPLICATIONS

AVAILABILITY OF 4G AND PRIVATE LTE (FIRSTNET BAND14) NETWORKS

AVAILABILITY OF INTELLIGENT MULTI-NETWORK LTE ROUTERS

Vehicles can become a true network extension to headquarters and provide access to resources and applications that were previously unavailable in the field.


Many Orders of Convergence

APPCLOUDDEVICE3

2

1

0

DEVICE / APPDEVICE / CLOUD

DEVICE / DEVICE

SIMPLE DEVICES

DeviceOutlook

Multi-Carrier

Multi-Radio

Open Dev Platform

MOBILE APPLICATIONSDepartmentSpecific Applications

Routing & Work Order Management

Public Safety Databases

Live Patient Monitoring/VitalSigns

StreamingVideo/DVR

CAD

GPS & Infrastructure

Vehicle Diagnostics


Mobile Systems Convergence

Smart Connected Vehicle (Vehicle Area Network)

Smart ConnectedVehicle

ConnectedVehicle

Vehicle WWAN

Broadband LTE

PrivateLTE

Private Radio

Vehicle Systems

GPS

OBD

WLAN WiFi

SmartDevices

OnboardSystem

Applications

Department Specific

Applications

Department Databases

Mobile Device Mgmt


Convergence in Vehicles

Where we are today…


What is a Vehicle Area Network?

UNDERSTANDING VAN

• Vehicle– Creates a Local Area Network (LAN) in and around a moving

vehicle

• Devices– Enables devices to communicate either directly or wirelessly

• Network– Consolidates traffic from devices and routes them over a

network

CONNECTIVITY | CONVERGENCE | SECURITY

VANs have been used by public safety agencies to communicate mission-critical information from their vehicles to their headquarters for decades


What is a Multi-Network Environment?Public safety agencies are using multi-network LTE routers to

intelligently manage and leverage multiple concurrent networks

Provide data backhaulCommunicate across channels Maintain a persistent connection


Critical Communications: Elements Driving Change

Goal – Ensuring safe, reliable, interoperable communications

Nationwide interoperability, mission critical voice, demand for data

CURRENT STATE

• 4G cellular public carriers

• 2G Sunset

• Private radio with basic security

FUTURE STATE

• Public cellular 4G LTE (QoS & VoLTE)

• Open standards/modular

• Private radio with integrated full security suites

Priv

ate

Publ

ic

BUILT TO FIT A PURPOSE BUILT FOR UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS

• Narrowband

• Single purpose

• Proprietary

• Data center security

• Distributed

• Multi-directional/ multi-function

• FNN cellular & private cellular

• Enterprise security


Challenges

RELIABLE & SECURE COMMUNICATIONS

• Maintain security policies for all devices accessing the network

• Manage and enforce these security policies with tools

• Stateful firewalls

• Intrusion detection

• IPSec/VPNs

NETWORK REDUNDANCY• A VAN relies on the Wide Area

Network or WAN

• Redundant network connectivity ensures optimum performance and reliability

Enabling Secure & Redundant Communication Between Remote Personnel & Headquarters


Addressing the Challenges

LOCAL AREA NETWORK MOBILE CELLULAR ROUTER

• Wired and wireless

• Essential for aggregating key applications and devices

• VANs are used to create a WiFihotspot around vehicle• Access WAN LTE/B14 networks using

Smartphones and Tablets

• Not all routers are created equally

• Router features for consideration:

Multi-Cellular Network capability

Public and Private (FirstNet/B14) capability

GPS capability - Critical for vehicle information & situational awareness

Wired Ethernet and WiFi network capability

Remote device management capability

Rugged industrial specification


VAN – Multiple Levels of Integration

Simple Router• Broadband Data• 4G LTE • GPS

Multi-Mode Router• Multi-Radio• (Private/Public)• Multi-Carrier• WWAN/WLAN

Intelligent Router• Broadband Data• Vehicle Integration

1st

OrderConvergence

2nd3rd

Application• Secure communications• Location

Application• Situational awareness• Location based services

Application• Situational intelligence• Location intelligence

OrderConvergence Order

Convergence


Vehicle Area Network Ecosystem

Need more than just mission critical voice?

VAN enables innovative applications such as live video streaming, rapid database access and

telemetry information

LTE technology choice for VAN

LTE is a global standardized technology that brings cost

efficiency through economies of scale and broad adoption


Which solution will carry you into the future?

Real World Solutions


OTTAWA COUNTY, MI DISPATCH

• Fusion Broadband Router

CUSTOMER SUCCESS

• Low bandwidth 800mhz. radio system using several generations of CalAmp Gemini/Paragon products

• Inability to integrate and use the newest CAD software scheduled for future release

• Required a system that was B14 capable but backward compatible with existing networks

• Deployed 150+ Fusions Multi-WAN broadband routers for law enforcement and marine vessels

• Concurrent wireless data connectivity over dual public and private LTE cellular networks with failover capability

• Current software configuration was compatible minimizing issues in the field

• Using a Mobile VPN solution as well

Fusion Datasheet | Ottawa County Case Study

• Better connectivity and ability to use wireless hotspots throughout the city

• Using Vehicle Are Networks (VAN) to access the network from handheld or tablet devices and using GPS tracking and vehicle location technology

• Access to Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) for mug shots, DL photos and prior history and provides the ability to incorporate future technologies

PUBLIC SAFETY | CELLULAR | USATHE CHALLENGE

FEATURED PRODUCTS

THE SOLUTION

BENEFITS

http://www.calamp.com/products/broadband-cellular-routers/routers/fusion

http://www.calamp.com/system/files/resources/case-studies/ottawacountycasestudy.pdf


THE CHALLENGE

• The CalAmp LTE Fusion provides multi-network capabilities with its GPS and WiFi enabled gateway

FEATURED PRODUCT

• Provides mission critical, real-time data and location • With video, collaboration, vehicle tracking and remote desktop access highlights that there is a

critical mass of applications available today for an LTE network to enhance decision-making, effectiveness and safety for public safety, utilities and transportation.

• LTE enables consolidation/savings plus new capabilities by replacing the payment of up to three existing mobile charges — notebook air card, cell and GPS — with one device

• Collaborative communications between DOT, NV Energy, and Metro Police• Device capable of communicating on FirstNet network• Support collaborative video, vehicle tracking, and communications


THE SOLUTION

BENEFITS

Las Vegas Police Department | Las Vegas Trial Notes

15

CUSTOMER SUCCESS

LAS VEGAS, POLICE

http://www.calamp.com/references/appnotes/lasvegastrial.pdf


CITY OF OAKLAND

16


CUSTOMER SUCCESS

• Limited bandwidth private data system using Motorola DataTAC/RDLAP

• Inability to integrate new technologies

• CAD status updates and txt messaging only

• Deployed the initial 65 (Verizon B13, WiFi and GPS) equipped CalAmp FUSION – multiWAN capable/upgradeable mobile broadband routers

• Secured the Verizon 4G LTE contract and Private Network set up

• Deployment of RadioIP MultiIP MVPN solution

• Deployment of Afaria Server for OTA software upgrades

• Upgraded Infrastructure with new fixed mounted laptops, cabling, antennas

• Enables enhanced situational awareness between incident command, dispatch and first responders and facilitated upgrade to a new CAD and AVL configuration system now in place

• Using Vehicle Are Networks (VAN) to access the network from handheld or tablet devices and using GPS tracking and vehicle location technology

• Integration with other technologies - GIS integration for the Port of Oakland, building plan integration, patient care reporting integration, ShotSpotter gun detection/location system and future support for video uploads from vehicles

PUBLIC SAFETY | CELLULAR | USATHE CHALLENGE

FEATURED PRODUCTS

THE SOLUTION

BENEFITS

Fusion Datasheet | Oakland Fire Case Study

http://www.calamp.com/products/broadband-cellular-routers/routers/fusion

http://www.calamp.com/system/files/resources/case-studies/oaklandfirecasestudy.pdf


Your applications needs will lead to the proper solution

Conclusion


What can multi-network VANs do?

Leverage carrier diversity to offer robust connectivity and reliable data delivery

Bridge existing infrastructure/investment to prepare for the future.

Extend secure communications with smart products to deliver information where it is needed

Integrate with local information to empower situational awareness and intelligence

Real-time connectivity equips officers to view footage in real time and determine what resources may be required at the scene.


Plan for the future, protect the past

“Best Available” commercial mobile broadband is available now and in use in many local and public safety agencies

No single technology or solution will fulfill this objective

Not all routers are created equally, intelligent, secure and multi-mode devices offer the best choice for robust connectivity

Flexibility of communications infrastructure is essential

Emergency response agencies have achieved wireless data capabilities by either building their own systems, by using commercial wireless service providers, or a combination of both broadband and narrowband


Questions


[ ]Additional Resources visit

www.calamp.com

convergence everywhere - tcom. · pdf filepublic cellular 4g lte (qos & volte) ... mission...

Documents