a new era in critical communications. etelm introduction manufacturer of mission critical...
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A New Era in Critical Communications
ETELM Introduction
• Manufacturer of Mission Critical Communications Infrastructure
• Private Company with Head Office in Paris, France
• Communications Technology Manufacturer for over 30 years
• Systems installed in more than 40 Countries Worldwide
• Supply to Network Operators, Manufacturers and Integrators
• Innovation in Communications Technology – Launch of the e-TBS which is the only TETRA base station directly integrated into an LTE/4G public or private network
Mission Critical Communications – Technical Challenges
• Need to Retain Existing Mission Critical Services – Voice + Data
• Requirement for Mobile Broadband Data
• High Security Encryption
• System Autonomy & Administrative Control
• Frequency Spectrum Availability ?
• Coverage Requirements ?
• Risk Management – Evolution
• Futureproof Technology
Own Private System or Network Operator Service?Private System
• Frequency Spectrum ?
• Equipment Costs
• Installation & Maintenance
• Large Investment in Backhaul
• Replacement of Subscriber Equipment
• Obsolesence
Network Operator Service
• Security Concerns
• Reliability Concerns
• Priority Services ?
• No Frequency Issues
• Coverage Requirements
• Continuous Update
• Merger of Private TETRA + Operator LTE
• Direct S1 Interface to LTE Core
• e-TBS is a TETRA eNodeB
• Seamless Mobility Management of TETRA Subscribers
• Virtual Private Networking of Services
• Retain TETRA Frequencies & Services
• Low Risk Implementation of 4G Data Services
• Solution Available Now
e-TBS Solution: Fully Converged TETRA + LTE
LTE NMS
e-TBS: Direct S1 Connection to LTE Core same as eNodeB
LTE NETWORKS1
TETRA NMS
eNodeBLTE
e-TBS: SEAMLESS Communications between User Equipments Distributed Mobility Management
eNodeBLTE
LTE NETWORK
S1
S1
Direct communications
Between LTE & TETRA Subscribers
TETRA API
LTEAPI
TETRA ISSI+
LTE NMI
TETRA ISSI+
LTE NMI
LTE NMS
e-TBS: Single Site: eTBS + eNodeB
LTE NETWORKS1
TETRA NMS
eNodeBLTE
eNodeBLTE
S1X2
eTBS: Integrate Existing Backhaul to LTE Core
LTE NETWORK
The existing link network may be integrated into the LTE backbone
EXISTING LINK NETWORK
S1
LTE eNodeB
S1
S1
eTBS: Retain Existing Dispatcher Centres
LTE NETWORKS1
TETRA Subscribers
S1
LTE Subscribers
Direct access to TETRA API
eNodeBLTE
TETRA API
LTEAPI
e-TBS: Integrate with LTE Applications – i.e. Call Billing
LTE NETWORKS1
TETRA Subscribers
S1
Direct access to LTE API
eNODEBLTE
TETRA API
LTEAPI
User Advantages of e-TBS
• Fully Integrated Mission Critical Voice + Broadband Data
• Direct connect TETRA over LTE – NO Gateways
• Open Standard – Non Proprietary
• Retain : All Existing TETRA Subscribers Control Centre Applications Backhaul Networks TETRA Frequency Spectrum
• Virtual Private Networks – Critical & Non-Critical Functionality
• Distinct Network Administration & Accountability
Network Operator Advantages of e-TBS
• MERGE Commercial & Mission Critical Technologies
• Clear Responsibilities between TETRA & LTE Services
• Integrate existing Link Networks to expand LTE Backhaul
• Retain Existing TETRA Frequency Allocations
• Rapid Deployment of TETRA with Virtual Private Networking
• Benefit from wider coverage of TETRA sites
e-TBS Conclusions – The 6 i’s
• Industry 1st - Direct Integration without Gateways
• Innovation – Seamless TETRA and LTE Communications
• Interoperability – Mission Critical & High Speed Mobile Data
• Inclusive – Solution that works for Users & Network Operators
• Investment – Migration to New Technology at Low Risk
• Immediate – Solution for bringing LTE to Critical Users TODAY
