IntroductionPublic safety agencies struggle to enable first responders across disciplines, jurisdictions and levels of government to communicate during emergencies despite operating incompatible equipment.
More than simply a radio or network issue, organizations must address the systemic and cultural barriers that inhibit cooperation in addition to the technology strategies that hinder interoperability.ScopeEvaluation of technology strategies and governance models for first responder interoperabilityAnalysis of Department of Homeland Security initiatives related to communications interoperabilityProfiles of leading vendors serving the public safety interoperability marketCurrent and projected spending on first responder communications technology by US state and local governments.HighlightsFirst responders' inability to communicate during emergencies has led governments to recognize their need to improve interoperability.
For public safety agencies, true interoperability relies on compatible or interconnected communications technology as well as policy structures that support collaboration with external organizations.This report analyzes US state and local governments' efforts to foster interoperability for first responders from a market, technology and customer perspective.
It also provides a five-year forecast of spending by US state and local governments on first responder communications.Reasons to PurchaseUnderstand the market forces driving and inhibiting adoption of interoperability by public safety agenciesValidate your market messaging and positioning in the state and local marketGain quantitative insight into the current size and projected direction of public safety communications spending