Cassidian Communications Installs Digital P25 LMR Public Safety Network for the City of Richardson

• Cassidian Communications CORP25 Land Mobile Radio solution is first IP-based P25 network installed in the City of Richardson • IP-based CORP25 sets the stage for advanced public safety communications

Frisco, TX (PRWEB) August 09, 2011

Today Cassidian Communications, an EADS North America company, announced that it has completed the system deployment of a new CORP25 digital, trunked simulcast P25 Land Mobile Radio (LMR) network for the City of Richardson, Texas. With the completion of this installation, the network is now on the air and ready to handle more than 7000 calls in an average day.

100% standards-compliant, the Cassidian Communications CORP25 radio network is the industry's only true non-proprietary P25 solution. Completely open, the CORP25 solution supports full interoperability and allowed the City of Richardson to utilize competitive procurement for its radios – further increasing the economic value of the new network. In addition, the CORP25 solution is based on advanced IP technology and provides the City with a radio solution that is flexible and scalable – enabling simple and efficient network management, as well as cost-effective migration to future applications and services.

“We couldn't be more pleased with Cassidian Communications as our technology partner,” said Steve Graves, Chief Information Officer for the City of Richardson. ”Selecting the Cassidian Communications CORP25 system allowed us to pursue a far more flexible purchasing method and truly leverage a competitive process. Instead of getting locked into a process with a single vendor, we've been able to evaluate and select the CORP25 network components based on each one's merits. We tested more than 30 different radios on the Cassidian
Communications system before selecting units for final purchase. They all worked great on the system – but each one had its own strengths and weaknesses – and because we had the freedom to select from the widest possible range of choices, we were able to get the best possible mix of elements for our public safety and government users. This allowed us to get the right equipment and software – for the right money – and that's just a huge win for us.” Graves goes on to say, “Because the CORP25 network is software-based, we can also utilize our existing IP infrastructure to build the new network and lay the foundation for future applications and services – yielding significant cost, time savings down the road. Overall, Cassidian Communications offers the best value in the industry, while providing the perfect tool for moving to the next level of advanced public safety communications.”

A customer of Cassidian Communications since 1992, the City of Richardson already uses the company's VESTA® emergency call handling solution, MagIC™ management information solution, ORION™ MapStar™ mapping solution and REVERSE 911® emergency notification system.

"We are pleased to have partnered with the City of Richardson to deploy its first live digital, trunked P25 LMR network,” said Chuck Sackley, vice president and general manager, Cassidian Communications Land Mobile Radio. “The successful installation of this CORP25 system is a testament to our expertise in P25 technology, and our commitment to provide the best overall safety and economic value to the first responders and taxpayers of the City of Richardson.”

About the City of Richardson (http://www.cor.net)
The City of Richardson is home to the Telecom Corridor® area, one of the largest concentrations of communications technology companies in the nation. The community hosts the University of Texas at Dallas – home of the Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. The school is known globally for its innovations in a vast array of technological advancement including nanotechnology and bioengineering, and the campus provides a valuable resource for the high-tech companies located in Richardson. The City of Richardson is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence, its rich history, its access to quality education and its business friendly environment. Richardson offers a high quality of life and provides a convenient location in the Metroplex for access to regional destinations

About Cassidian Communications (http://www.CassidianCommunications.com)
As the largest and most trusted source of mission critical communications solutions, Cassidian Communications, an EADS North America company, is leading the way in standards-ba sed NG9-1-1 call center applications, notification solutions and services and P25 land mobile radio systems. Headquartered in Temecula, California.

About EADS North America (http://www.eadsnorthamerica.com)
EADS North America is the North American operation of EADS, a global leader in aerospace, defense and related services. As a leader in all sectors of defense and homeland security, EADS North America and its parent company, EADS, contribute over $11 billion to the U.S. economy annually and support more than 200,000 American jobs through its network of suppliers and services. Operating in 17 states, EADS North America offers a broad array of advanced solutions to its customers in the commercial, homeland security, aerospace and defense markets.

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