MISSISSAUGA – Telus and Samsung announced today they have successfully deployed Canada’s first next-generation Mission Critical Push-to-X (MCPTX) services.
Deployed over Telus’s network, the “MCPTX solution will equip Canada’s first responders with the information and data they need to more accurately assess emergency situations, improve responsiveness and operational efficiency, and drive better public safety outcomes,” a press release explains.
“This state-of-the-art technology will enhance multimedia communications with vital operational features such as video, geographic information system (GIS), geo-fencing, remote database access, and more, keeping communities safer.”
MCPTX technologies can enhance communications during numerous public safety scenarios. For example, with MCPTX technologies, “traffic route maps for emergency vehicles could be transmitted to all intersections and traffic lights, clearing the way for an emergency vehicle to quickly reach its destination, with “green lights” all along the route,” the press release explains.
Telus and Samsung released a whitepaper, which delves further into how the companies are using MCPTX solutions to solve critical communication challenges.
Commercial users on Telus’ network will be offered priority access to the company’s MCPTX service, which is actively being trialed with select customers. Wider commercial availability is expected later this year.
“TELUS is building on its long-standing association with Samsung to bring best-in-class technologies and connectivity that will help public safety organizations manage emergency situations with greater responsiveness thanks to mission critical features that go well beyond legacy voice technologies,” said Marshall Berkin, vice-president, industry solutions, Telus Business Solutions, in the press release.
“Our MCPTX services will leverage the strength of our award-winning network, as well as our integrated ecosystem of public safety solutions, to empower first responders with critical, reliable, and secure connectivity that will ultimately save lives. This launch also accelerates our commitment to Smart City solutions that help municipalities use technology and data in new ways to benefit residents’ health and safety, meet sustainability goals, and increase operational efficiencies.”
“Samsung has proven deployment experience with end-to-end solutions – from network infrastructure to devices, to lead the industry in this space,” said Stephen Wiktorski, vice-president and head of networks, Samsung Canada.
“We’re pleased to collaborate with TELUS to help solve Canadian first responders’ critical communications challenges, and look forward to future opportunities to integrate MCPTX capabilities within private networks, next-generation 9-1-1 (NG911) and smart cities.”
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