Tech start-up teams up with US wireless pioneer to boost connectivity in disasters
A leading Cairns-based tech start-up is joining forces with a US pioneer of high bandwidth wireless networks to offer reliable connectivity for first responders in emergency situations.
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Leading Cairns-based tech start-up AirBridge Networks is joining forces with a US pioneer of high bandwidth wireless networks to offer reliable connectivity for first responders in emergency situations.
Emergency services across Australia will have access to uninterrupted communications in disaster situations after AirBridge Networks integrated its mobile satellite-enabled system, known as an ARNI unit, with Rajant Corporation’s Kinetic Mesh intelligent edge network technology.
The pairing of the two technologies promises to deliver reliable communication networks for disaster response teams, ensuring seamless connectivity in challenging environments.
AirBridge Networks chief executive Doug Stephens said the merging would significantly boost the capability of the AirBridge Resilient Network Infrastructure (ARNI) unit.
“This integration allows us to offer our clients a communication network that is not only highly reliable but also adaptable to the ever-changing conditions of disaster response operations,” Mr Stephens said.
Rajant’s Kinetic Mesh is a private wireless network of multiple interconnected nodes, known as a BreadCrumb system, which establishes peer-to-peer communications and shares real-time video from drones and bodyworn cameras as well as being able to relay critical information without interruption.
Rajant Corporation director of Asia Pacific, Troy McKay, said he was proud to partner with AirBridge Networks on the front lines of emergency management.
“AirBridge Networks’ commitment to enhancing disaster response through innovative technology aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver intelligent edge network solutions that enable the industrial applications that customers need,” Mr McKay said.
Adapting the Kinetic Mesh technology to the ARNI unit will allow a comprehensive view of disaster zones, allowing for faster and more informed decision-making in critical situations.
The integration offers clear and uninterrupted audio communications for seamless team co-ordination.
Other real-time applications include aerial surveillance, on-ground monitoring, command centre connectivity, dynamic resource allocation and rapid deployment of lightweight BreadCrumb nodes on drones, vehicles or personnel.
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