Nokia is to provide its' digital TETRA professional mobile radio system to Monagas State government in Venezuela. The Nokia system will bring enhanced security communications to Monagas state police, civil defence, fire department and other municipal and national security offices.
Monagas State, which has a population of around 600,000 people is a new customer for Nokia and the system is the first Nokia TETRA system in Venezuela.
Under the terms of the agreement, Simtel, the Nokia Value Added Reseller for TETRA Telecommunications Systems in Venezuela, will oversee the implementation of the system, including supply, installation and commissioning.
Simtel is a Venezuelan company dedicated to the integration of highly complex telecommunication systems, with headquarters in Caracas.
Nokia will provide its TETRA solution and support Simtel in maintaining the competitiveness of the TETRA network after roll-out with care services and a package of training services for developing staff competencies.
"Monagas State is committed to public safety and we are always seeking to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our emergency and security services, " says Giovanni Maccarone, General Director, Technology and Communications Office, State of Monagas.
"We thoroughly evaluated many solutions before opting for Nokia's as the best to provide the advanced secure communications required by public safety organisations in Monagas State," adds Mr. Maccarone.
Nokia will deliver TETRA switching equipment, a number of base stations, dispatcher stations, and Nokia TETRA handsets.
In addition to network equipment, Nokia will provide its Network Deployment Package, which covers implementation, commissioning and project management; the Nokia KeyCare(TM) Package, which maintains the competitiveness of the network after roll-out; and a package of training services for developing staff competencies.
In addition to network equipment, Nokia will provide its Network Deployment Package, which covers implementation, commissioning and project management; the Nokia KeyCare(TM) Package, which maintains the competitiveness of the network after roll-out; and a package of training services for developing staff competencies.
"Nokia has a proven track record in delivering TETRA networks and we are pleased to be providing the vital security communications needed by emergency services in Monagas, which further strengthens Nokia's position as world leader in TETRA networks," says Frans Peter, Director, Professional Mobile Radio, Nokia.
"The digital professional mobile radio system TETRA is the most cost-efficient alternative to meet the functional requirements of the emergency services with innovative digital mobile communication," adds Mr Frans.
Nokia is the world's leading supplier of TETRA networks and terminals, offering the most modern countrywide digital radio communication solutions for public safety organizations and other professional users. Special features include: top-class communication security, fast group calls, sophisticated emergency call functionality, prioritized calls, advanced messaging and data communication services, including packet data.
Nokia has a proven track record in delivering multiswitch TETRA networks capable of providing all TETRA services uniformly countrywide. The open interfaces of Nokia TETRA solutions enable seamless integration to command and control systems.
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.
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