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March Mission Critical Industry News

31.03.2022

March Mission Critical Industry News

Tactical Bubble: Researchers Found Solution for Territories Where Mobile Communication Is Impossible

Missions Critical are carried out not only in cities but also in remote areas of the world where it is difficult to communicate with government agencies and city managers. So that the teams in such regions do not lose touch and could always contact colleagues from large cities, the researchers developed a system of tactical bubbles.

Heikkilä et al. have created a model that will allow teams working with push-to-talk systems in remote areas communicate with their colleagues by cellular communication using specially built communication towers. Such towers create a bubble over the entire area and allow people to communicate not only with each other, but also with people who are in other cities and countries.

At TASSTA, we are constantly following the development of technology. This theoretical experiment once again proved that traditional radio communication is no longer convenient even for solutions in remote regions, as it does not provide the opportunities that T.Flex, T.Bridge, and T.Recorder give users.

Source: https://doi.org/10.1002/ett.4385

TASSTA March Update

On March 24, Kaveh provided information on the latest updates and features that have appeared in TASSTA products.

Every month we share innovations that TASSTA developers create to empower users. However, March has been special for us for two main reasons.

First of all, our programs have become safer and more convenient in terms of iOS. Perhaps, our users will not notice it at first glance but now we guarantee new levels of stability for them, because the best software is the one with which there is no need to understand the nuances of development. Our professionals continue to move towards the development of the safest methods and tools.

Secondly, with the help of TASSTA our users can call up in group chats with video communication now. Up to 16 people can simultaneously share their video in real time and discuss the most urgent issues with the whole team.

Want to know more? Sign up for the next upcoming session here: https://tassta.com/webinars/

PTT System Never Stops

The researchers were able to develop a voice data transmission system for free.This technology opens up new opportunities for the further development of secure networks to use in critical situations.

Alexander Diaz Maldonado from Peruvian University of Applied Sciences showed how it is possible to send voice information using a mobile phone, a PC, and three interconnected systems. The technology made it possible to use the resources available to everyone in order to subsequently send messages of support to face COVID-19.

This case proves that push-to-talk systems are evolving by leaps and bounds. Increasingly cheaper technology will allow more people to apply the upgraded solution. At TASSTA we are catching these trends and making them safer for our users.

Source: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9431921

PTT App Saves Lives

A study on the PTT communication in a hospital has shown that it can reduce false alerts and improve the effectiveness of staff.

Kentab et al. conducted a cross-sectional study on how the use of push-to-talk applications affects the hospital workers and their efficiency. To make an objective assessment, they interviewed employees of all levels on this topic and used a five-point Likert scale.

According to the results, it became known that 90.4% of participants received a notification or message through the application at least once a day. At the same time, they estimated the number of annoying or unnecessary alerts as 12.5% -21.0%. In the case of traditional public address systems, this level is much higher, which once again shows the importance of the right communication tool in every organization.

At TASSTA, we value such research as it helps us adapt the interface and product features not just for idea but taking into account the needs of users.

Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8144178/

TASSTA has been shown in Gert Jan Wolf’s review of the new Ultra Rugged PTT Smartphone RG530 from RugGear

04.02.2022

TASSTA has been shown in Gert Jan Wolf’s review of the new Ultra Rugged PTT Smartphone RG530 from RugGear

Gert Jan Wolf – Media Interpreter, Industry Analyst, and Videographer has made a review of the new Ultra Rugged PTT Smartphone RG530 from RugGear.

RugGear produces professional mobile communication devices for the Mission Critical Industry.

This device is perfectly suited for professional users in the Mission Critical Industry and is certified according to US military standard (810H), the device is suitable for team communication with Mission Critical applications such as TASSTA, in the security, industrial, logistics, and defense sector.

During this review, the TASSTA application was used to test the PTT functionality of the device and the test with the TASSTA MCPTT solution went perfectly.

TASSTA has over 10 years of experience offering Mission Critical Communication solutions over broadband networks oriented to both commercial and public safety users, with projects and partners in over 40 countries including the United States. TASSTA continues to lead the industry being fully involved and supporting the 3GPP Mission Critical Communications standard over LTE.

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Irina Grishina
ig@tassta.com

DN495 with Tassta inside provides faultless coverage for Tour of Britain cycle race

07.12.2021

DN495 with Tassta inside provides faultless coverage for Tour of Britain cycle race

Stage 2 of the Tour of Britain cycle race took place across a 183.9km course from Sherford to Exeter on Monday 6th of September PAS Sound & Communications of Exeter hired Entel DN495 E-PoC radios to Devon County Council as a simple and cost effective solution to the council’s communications requirements during the event.

DN495 radios using Tassta’s T.Flex PoC app, are extremely robust and IP68 2-meters for 4-hours submersible making them ideal for use even in the most demanding conditions. Major benefits include the ability to be deployed instantly, almost anywhere, and without the need to install any infrastructure. DN495 radios also provide a virtually unlimited range and number of crystal clear, interference free, channels with exceptionally loud audio. DN495 is extremely cost effective and suitable for a system of any size from just two to several thousand users.

Jeremy Brimblecombe of PAS Sound & Communications said:

The DN495’s enabled radio users to keep in touch with race control at all times. That combined with the GPS based mapping feature provided an App based graphical representation of the course and the location of each road marshal and steward.

Tour of Britain finish manager, Peter Knight of Devon County Council was very pleased with the performance of the radios and had this to say:

Devon County Council once again this summer hosted a stage of the Tour of Britain cycle race on Monday 6th September. As has been experienced in the past the event requires the coordination of 115miles of rolling road closure in addition to start and finish venue locations. Previously the event organisers have used independent radio communication networks for both the start and finish events and then mobile telephone calls to communicate with the race whilst along the route.

This year through early recommendation from Entel’s local distributor, PAS Sound & Communications ltd – it was identified that the Entel DN495 may provide a revolutionary step forward in the events communications. This digital handset would provide the platform for event control (based at the finish event) to be able to communicate with all areas of the event throughout its duration.

The Entel DN495 performed very well providing road marshals and stewards across the entire Devon route with vital information throughout the race.

As well as its impressive network capability the radios excellent audio quality enabled operatives to hear clearly above the background traffic noise to keep in touch with the progress of the race at each section across Devon. It was a perfect solution providing instantaneous back to back comms.

For further information please visit:
PAS Communications: https://www.av-communications…
Entel UK DN495 page: https://www.entel.co.uk/produc…
Tassta’s webpage: https://tassta.com/

TASSTA will be exhibiting at the PMRExpo 2021 in partnership with SAMSUNG and Vodafone

18.11.2021

TASSTA will be exhibiting at the PMRExpo 2021 in partnership with SAMSUNG and Vodafone

From November 23rd to 25th TASSTA will take part in the PMRExpo 2021 fair that takes place at Koelnmesse, Hall 10.2, booth B21, in Cologne, Germany.

Hannover, Germany – November 2021 – After a 1-year break, TASSTA will be exhibiting at the PMRExpo 2021 in partnership with SAMSUNG who is the leading provider of ultra-rugged mobile devices in the mission-critical industry and Vodafone, the operator with the most modern and reliable communication network.

At the PMRExpo, national and international exhibitors will present products, solutions, and current innovations from the field of secure communication and professional mobile communications.

Based in Hannover, Germany, TASSTA GmbH offers security and communication teams from various industries at every step TASSTA’s mobile application offers all functions of a professional mobile radio for your smartphone (Android or iOS) and it fulfils the requirements of the 3gpp Mission Critical Standards (MCX). TASSTA is one of the global innovation leaders in the Mission Critical industry and has successfully participated in all the 3GPP MCX plug-tests during the past 4 years.

Additionally, TASSTA’s Lone Worker Protection has also passed the German DGUV Test, receiving the GS-certification. This German certification is recognized worldwide, and it is very similar to the British BS 8484. In June 2021, TASSTA’s T.Flex application received the FirstNet Certification (USA), and the application is now available in the Google PlayStore as well as the Apple AppStore.

“We see a huge potential in Push-to-Talk and Mission Critical Communication in the upcoming years. Therefore, we partnered with TASSTA a few years ago because TASSTA solutions fit perfect to our rugged devices portfolio such as the XCover Pro and XCover Field Pro perfectly, but also other devices like the Galaxy Watch 4. Within the Lone Worker Protection, we address the needs of the enterprise as well as government customers in critical and non-critical infrastructures.” – said Holger Dohrmann, Product & Sales Manager B2B, SAMSUNG Electronic GmbH.

At PMRExpo, TASSTA will be exhibiting at booth B21 and it will be represented by Kaveh Hosseinzadeh, TASSTA’s General Manager and Andreas Remmers, TASSTA’s VP Sales.

“I am very proud to introduce all our improvements and innovations of the last two years for the professional mobile users at PMR Expo 2021. The mission-critical communication users are whom TASSTA is committed to. We provide the widest feature list for organizations and industries for making sure that we cover with our Mission Critical Push-to-Talk MCPTT solution all their requirements far beyond the communication with the highest range of user experience and acceptance.” – said Kaveh Hosseinzadeh.

To learn more about TASSTA go to tassta.com.

Media Contact
Tatyana Bazyleva
tb@tassta.com

TASSTA will take part in the Critical Communications World 2021 show

18.10.2021

TASSTA will take part in the Critical Communications World 2021 show

From November 3rd to 5th in Madrid, TASSTA will take part in the Critical Communications World 2021 show

Hannover, Germany – October 18, 2021 – TASSTA will be exhibiting at CCW 2021 in Madrid, in partnership with Sonim Technologies who is a leading U.S. provider of ultra-rugged mobility solutions. Both companies are specialized in the world of Mission-Critical Wireless Communications and will present their unique solutions in the field of critical communications. Based in Hannover, Germany, TASSTA GmbH offers security and communication solutions for Mission-Critical users (B2B and B2G) that secure and support crisis teams from various industries at every step or incident. TASSTA’s mobile application offers all functions of a professional mobile radio for your smartphone. In the last few years TASSTA expanded its expertise in Mission Critical Solutions (MCX). TASSTA is one of the global innovation leaders in the Mission-Critical industry and has successfully participated in all the 3GPP MCX plugtests.

Additionally, TASSTA’s Lone Worker Protection also passed the German DGUV Test, receiving the GS-certification. This German certification is recognized worldwide, and it is very similar to the British BS 8484. In June 2021, TASSTA’s T.Flex application gained the FirstNet Certification (USA) and is available in the Google PlayStore and Apple AppStore.

Visitors of the CCW 2021 will be able to see the perfect combination of software and hardware designed for public safety and Emergency Responders. The TASSTA booth will be represented by Kaveh Hosseinzadeh TASSTA’s General Manager and Jonathan Nelson Sales Director EU Sonim Technologies.

“I am very proud to introduce all our improvements and innovations of the last two years finally at CCW 2021 to the Mission Critical industry so that they can experience TASSTA as the one Mission Critical Push-to-Talk MCPTT solution which covers all their requirements.” – announces Kaveh Hosseinzadeh.

Sonim Technologies will have the latest ultra-rugged Android devices available for hands-on demonstrations including:

XP3plus: The recently launched flip phone offers one of the strongest batteries and high-quality audio on the market.
XP8: The ultra-reliable smartphone that’s built to provide those who serve with the smart communication they need, regardless of situation or environment.
RS60: The high-performing, durable handheld and barcode scanner provides quick and accurate data collection in a portable package.
RS80: The fully-rugged lightweight SmartScanner is a powerful all-in-one device for industrial, warehouse, transportation, logistics and field service workers.
RT80: The purpose-built tablet is enterprise-ready and a smart choice for mission critical data collection and mobile computing in a variety of demanding work environments.

About CCW 2021 The Critical Communications World is TCCA’s flagship event, organized by MA Exhibitions. To learn more about CCW 2021 visit https://www.critical-communications-world.com/

Media Contact
Tatiana Bazyleva
tb@tassta.com

TASSTA’s T.Flex Earns FirstNet Certified™ Designation

01.07.2021

TASSTA’s T.Flex Earns FirstNet Certified™ Designation

First Responders Can Now Access TASSTA’s T.Flex via the FirstNet App Catalog

Atlanta, US – June 30, 2021 – Following a rigorous review process, TASSTA’s T.Flex for Android devices is now FirstNet® Certified™ and accessible via the FirstNet App Catalog.

TASSTA’s T.Flex app runs on any IP broadband network (2G/3G/4G/wi-fi) and is powered by the Android operating system. The solution includes Push-to-Talk voice communications and recording capabilities and also integrates added value services such as GPS tracking and Indoor Localization, task management, Push-to-Video, a certified (BGR 139) emergency and Lone Worker Protection (LWP) system, and alarm functions that provide support in emergencies.

FirstNet – America’s public safety communications platform – features the first-ever App Catalog geared to first responders, featuring more than 165 apps relevant to public safety’s mission. This gives FirstNet subscribers a dedicated location to find meaningful new solutions that have been specifically reviewed for use with FirstNet services.

“We are honored to receive FirstNet Certified™ designation,” said Kaveh Hosseinzadeh, General Manager TASSTA Inc. “We are happy to assist first responder communities adding broadband critical communication capabilities making safety a priority on their daily operations.”

Achieving a FirstNet Certified™ designation means TASSTA’s T.Flex is a heavily vetted and trusted solution for public safety, meeting FirstNet app requirements. Before any mobile solution can be added to the FirstNet App Catalog, it must pass stringent third-party tests for security, relevancy, data privacy and availability, as well as review by the App Review board which includes the FirstNet Authority. As a FirstNet Certified™ app, TASSTA’s T.Flex has been confirmed to meet those requirements, as well as higher requirements for mobility, scalability and resiliency.

Additionally, FirstNet subscribers will also be able to take advantage of the TASSTA’s T.Flex solution while benefitting from the enhanced security provided by the FirstNet network core, which is the only physically separate network core dedicated entirely to public safety in America.

Built with AT&T in public-private partnership with the First Responder Network Authority, FirstNet is bringing public safety communications into the 21st century with new, innovative capabilities to strengthen first responders’ incident response. And it’s helping them connect to the critical information they need – every day and in every emergency.

“We only add applications to the FirstNet App Catalog that are highly secure, high quality, and relevant to public safety. And we’re pleased that TASSTA’s T.Flex is now Certified and available to FirstNet subscribers,” said Scott Agnew, assistant vice president, product marketing, FirstNet Program at AT&T. “TASSTA’s T.Flex will bring public safety additional capabilities to stay in contact and respond to critical circumstances with effective tools for first responders to resolve incidents in a fast and organized way.”

“Through our work with first responders, we heard their need for innovative applications to assist with their lifesaving mission. FirstNet is helping to address these needs, and we are pleased to welcome TASSTA’s T.Flex to the FirstNet App Catalog,” said Jeff Bratcher, Chief Network and Technology Officer, First Responder Network Authority.

To learn more about TASSTA’s T.Flex go to tassta.com. Click here for a full list of apps in the FirstNet App Catalog. For more on FirstNet, check out FirstNet.com.

FirstNet and the FirstNet logo are registered trademarks of the First Responder Network Authority.  All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

About TASSTA’s T.Flex
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(917) 816-4057

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