NEW YORK and SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Aug.
7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- First responders and emergency
personnel across the United States
will be able to better respond to emergencies and routine
activities by tapping into the power of mobile broadband, with the
introduction of a new vehicle-based modem that enables applications
such as ultra-fast database access, photos and streaming
video.
Verizon and Motorola Solutions are collaborating to deliver the
VML 700 LTE Vehicle Modem R1.1. The modem is designed to operate on
the Verizon 4G LTE wireless network and LTE-based public safety
broadband networks such as FirstNet, the dedicated and
interoperable national public safety broadband network authorized
by Congress as part of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation
Act of 2012.
Many first responders currently rely upon either legacy analog
and digital technology platforms or 3G wireless for mobile
broadband connectivity. Verizon's 4G LTE network, which is
available in 500 markets across the U.S. and covers more than 298
million people, delivers speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G,
meaning that large data and video files can be accessed and shared
for quick action.
For instance, field-based emergency medical technicians using
the new Motorola Solutions modem on Verizon's 4G LTE network can
securely access the system housing a patient's electronic medical
records, and – while the ambulance is en route to the emergency
room – relay vital statistics and even video to hospital personnel
so that they can be prepared to administer the appropriate
treatment when the patient arrives.
"Public safety agencies across the U.S. are actively
looking to upgrade aging equipment and deploy advanced mobile
broadband technologies to meet increasingly complex
challenges," said Dominic DeMark,
area vice president, public safety markets, Verizon Enterprise
Solutions. "Verizon and Motorola Solutions are working
together to deliver a powerful, custom-built mobile broadband
solution for first responders that enables the information sharing
and collaboration capabilities critical to effective emergency
response."
In addition to offering broadband connectivity to the Verizon 4G
LTE and public safety networks, the VML 700 LTE Vehicle Modem
R1.1 can also serve as a mobile Wi-Fi hot spot, enabling
first responders near the modem to connect their own Wi-Fi-enabled
4G LTE devices.
"Motorola Solutions and Verizon are collaborating to deliver the
newest VML700 LTE Vehicle Modem to public safety agencies around
the country," said Rishi Bhaskar,
vice president, private broadband sales, Motorola Solutions.
"The combination of advanced technical features, such as
multinetwork operation and roaming, support for LTE-based public
safety broadband networks, and the reach and reliability of
Verizon's 4G LTE network will provide first responders with the
connectivity they need in coordinating activities on a local,
regional and national level."
The launch of the VML 700 LTE Vehicle Modem R1.1 is part of the
Motorola Solutions-Verizon Wireless Alliance, an initiative
announced in 2011 whereby the two companies collaborate to enable
first responder connectivity via Motorola Solutions' public safety
LTE solutions and the Verizon 4G LTE network.
Motorola Solutions is also a member of the new Verizon Partner
Program. Launched in February, the program consolidates
Verizon's legacy business-channel programs and offers a broad range
of technical, marketing and training resources. The program enables
participating technology providers to expand business opportunities
and engage with customers by simplifying how they can create
powerful solutions that leverage Verizon's advanced networks and
cloud, mobility, machine-to-machine and advanced communications
platforms.
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York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other
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Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with
more than 100 million retail connections nationwide. Verizon
also provides converged communications, information and
entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic
network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in
more than 150 countries. A Dow 30 company with nearly
$116 billion in 2012 revenues,
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