- Ericsson 5G technology crucial part of Sweden's next-generation mission-critical
network infrastructure, Rakel G2
- New 5G core network will ensure fast and secure sharing of
voice, data, images, and video
- Implementation starts 2024
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swedish Civil
Contingencies Agency (MSB) has procured a 5G core network from
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) to develop Rakel G2, Sweden's critical communications network for
public safety and emergency services including national defense
purposes.
Police, fire brigades, emergency medical services and military
organizations will be able to collaborate more effectively with
enhanced situational awareness, provided by secure and fast means
of sharing voice, data, images, and video.
Having a secure, accessible, and resilient communications
network is crucial for first responders and their organizations
helping to prevent and prepare for crises and emergencies - and to
operate available resources when they occur. The ability to
securely communicate with guaranteed high quality in such emergency
situations - particularly when multiple stakeholder agencies are
involved - could be a crucial factor in saving lives.
Ronny Harpe, Director, Rakel, and
Command Operating Systems, MSB, says: "A prerequisite for
cooperation within our national defense is access to a robust,
modern, dedicated communications system. An investment in such a
system not only strengthens Sweden's ability to collaborate and lead
mission critical operations on an everyday basis, but also during
potential large-scale crisis."
MSB's new dual-mode 5G Core network from Ericsson will be a
crucial part of Sweden's
next-generation Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPDR)
mission-critical mobile network, designated Rakel G2.
Jenny Lindqvist, Head of Market
Area Europe & Latin America,
Ericsson, says: "By providing Ericsson's latest 5G core technology,
we are supporting MSB's mission to strengthen Sweden's national critical network. 5G is the
most versatile and capable technology available to meet such
demanding requirements for secure and effective communications
through voice, data, images, and video."
Ericsson's 5G core network will initially complement MSB's
existing national radio communications system Rakel, based on the
Tetra standard. Rakel is used by more than 650 organizations
spanning a range of authorities, including police, customs,
military defense, coast guard, rescue services and medical
healthcare.
The implementation of the new core network starts in 2024.
For more information about Ericsson's offering to government
customers, please visit Ericsson Mission Critical
Communications.
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