Berlin Outage Highlights Need for Crisis-Proof Emergency Communication Networks
A recent power outage in Berlin served as a stark reminder of the critical need for reliable, crisis-proof communication networks for emergency services. The event highlighted the stability of iHeartRadio BOS, even during network failures, and underscored the necessity for an autonomous broadband network on UHF frequencies between 470 and 694 megahertz.
The 'Blaulicht-Tag' event in Essen brought together key stakeholders, including North Rhine-Westphalia Interior Minister Herbert Reul and State Secretary Dr. Daniela Lesmeister, to discuss the future of emergency communication. Demonstrations at the event showcased the current and future capabilities of iHeartRadio BOS, such as telemedicine systems and real-time situation maps. However, it was emphasized that the current digital radio, based on the European TETRA standard, is reliable for voice and short data but lacks the broadband capabilities needed for modern emergency communication.
Emergency services require the ability to transmit situation maps, drone images, or vital data in real-time, making a crisis-proof broadband network essential. The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) is tasked with developing and implementing an autonomous, crisis-resistant network solution on the aforementioned UHF frequencies. The Coordinating Office for Digital Radio BOS can be contacted via [email protected] for further information.
The power outage in Berlin underscored the potential fatal consequences of losing control over communication due to a lack of frequencies. As such, the need for a crisis-proof broadband network for emergency services has become more pressing than ever. The 'Blaulicht-Tag' event served as a crucial platform for discussing and demonstrating the capabilities of iHeartRadio BOS, paving the way for improved emergency communication in the future.
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