Omdia Crit Comms Circle
Welcome to the Crit Comms Circle, the podcast bringing you market insight direct from Omdia analysts, exploring all facets of the critical communications industry. This podcast is hosted by Paul Bremner, Principal Analyst in Omdia's Critical Communications and Public Safety team. Paul has more than 10 years' experience providing industry insights for clients, regularly presenting at company and industry association events. Based in the UK, Paul holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of Exeter. If it’s your first time listening, then thanks for coming, and welcome to the Circle. Have a topic you’d like to discuss on the show? Interested in joining as a guest? Get in touch with us at critcommscircle@omdia.com
Episodes
In this episode, we listen in to a live recorded session from IWCE 2024 on the topic of transitioning to NG911 capabilities, what PSAPs need to upgrade.
The session featured an all-star panel consisting of Jeremy Hill, CPE , 9-1-1 Program Specialist and Public Safety Advisor at the NTIA Office of Public Safety Communications; Fabricio Velez , Director of Interoperability and Industry Standards at INdigital; and Steven Raucher , CEO ...
The session featured an all-star panel consisting of Jeremy Hill, CPE , 9-1-1 Program Specialist and Public Safety Advisor at the NTIA Office of Public Safety Communications; Fabricio Velez , Director of Interoperability and Industry Standards at INdigital; and Steven Raucher , CEO ...
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April 2, 2024 • 42 mins
In this episode, we cover some of the highlights from the recent BAPCO 2024 trade show and we hear directly from vendors about what you would have seen if you had been there, and where they see the industry heading.
A special thank you to those vendors that participated in this episode, allowing our listeners who weren't able to make it to BAPCO 2024 an insight into what they missed, and an insight into where the industry s heading.
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A special thank you to those vendors that participated in this episode, allowing our listeners who weren't able to make it to BAPCO 2024 an insight into what they missed, and an insight into where the industry s heading.
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March 14, 2024 • 32 mins
In this episode, we talk with Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service on the cruciality of communications in an emergency response, and how they’ve navigated challenges in this critical communications space.
Specifically, we talk with Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service's Chief Fire Officer, Callum Faint, on what his new role as board chair for the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Digital, Technology and Cyber Board will mean f...
Specifically, we talk with Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service's Chief Fire Officer, Callum Faint, on what his new role as board chair for the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Digital, Technology and Cyber Board will mean f...
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February 13, 2024 • 34 mins
In this episode, we explore the forefront of critical communications in the emergency response sector by discussing the process a national organization went through to procure and roll out a critical communication solution that will be used nationwide.
Specifically, we talk about the Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) and how they rolled out the new Mobile Data & Vehicle Solution (MDVS) to Ambulance Trusts in England and Wales.
The ...
Specifically, we talk about the Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) and how they rolled out the new Mobile Data & Vehicle Solution (MDVS) to Ambulance Trusts in England and Wales.
The ...
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January 30, 2024 • 36 mins
In this episode, we delve into the dynamic landscape of private networks, exploring their transformative impact on telecommunications.
We are joined by Shahid Ahmed, Group Executive Vice President at NTT Group, with over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. The discussion unfolds with an overview of private networks, their growing role in critical infrastructure, and their facilitation of LTE and 5G adoption.
C...
We are joined by Shahid Ahmed, Group Executive Vice President at NTT Group, with over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. The discussion unfolds with an overview of private networks, their growing role in critical infrastructure, and their facilitation of LTE and 5G adoption.
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January 16, 2024 • 24 mins
In this episode, we take a look at the year ahead and what we're expecting, or wanting, to see for the critical communicaitons industry through 2024.
We're joined by:
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We're joined by:
- Ildefonso de la Cruz, Principal Analyst at Omdia
- Donny Jackson, Editor at IWCE's Urgent Communications
- Erin LeMoine, Event Lead for IWCE
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December 19, 2023 • 35 mins
In this episode, we take a look back at what's occurred in 2023 that's impacted the critical communications industry. We start with looking at macro economic trends and the effect they've had on the industry, and then talk about some of the important developments within the critical communications industry that we've seen impact this market.
To help cover everything that's happened we're joined by Ildefonso de la Cruz, Principal Ana...
To help cover everything that's happened we're joined by Ildefonso de la Cruz, Principal Ana...
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December 5, 2023 • 31 mins
In this episode, we explore the legal and regulatory aspects regarding the realisation of Quality of Service, Priority and Pre-emption (QPP) in commercial networks.
We are joined by two esteemed representatives from TCCA, Nina Myren and Johna Levin, who help walk us through the findings of the recently published whitepaper.
Please do check out the white paper here: https://tcca.info/documents/September-23_LRWG_QPP_whitepaper.pdf/
Have...
We are joined by two esteemed representatives from TCCA, Nina Myren and Johna Levin, who help walk us through the findings of the recently published whitepaper.
Please do check out the white paper here: https://tcca.info/documents/September-23_LRWG_QPP_whitepaper.pdf/
Have...
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November 21, 2023 • 23 mins
In this episode, we discuss the latest Omdia videos recorded by Paul Bremner and Ildefonso de la Cruz.
We hear Ildefonso reviewing next generation critical communication networks and discussing the significant shift in the critical communications market. Then we hear Paul outline key trends and disruptors impacting the control room market before reviewing how AI will impact control rooms.
Videos discussed on today's episode:
We hear Ildefonso reviewing next generation critical communication networks and discussing the significant shift in the critical communications market. Then we hear Paul outline key trends and disruptors impacting the control room market before reviewing how AI will impact control rooms.
Videos discussed on today's episode:
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November 7, 2023 • 39 mins
In this episode, we focus on the human factors behind the technology, and understanding how human-decision making works is absolutely paramount in improving decison-making in high-stress environments.
We are joined by Bart van Leeuwen, Situational Awareness Master Instructor, Keynote Speaker, Owner at Netage B.V., and Fire Captain. Bart’s unique combination of experiences across the fire industry, IT industry and academia allows him...
We are joined by Bart van Leeuwen, Situational Awareness Master Instructor, Keynote Speaker, Owner at Netage B.V., and Fire Captain. Bart’s unique combination of experiences across the fire industry, IT industry and academia allows him...
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October 24, 2023 • 28 mins
In this episode, we explore the world of technology consulting with a focus on our expertise in the critical communicaitons industry and why clients turn to us for their consulting needs.
We are joined by Niall Jenkins, Principal Consultant leading Omdia's custom research and advisory services for the government sector.
If you're curious about custom research and consultancy, this episode is a must listen. We cover:
We are joined by Niall Jenkins, Principal Consultant leading Omdia's custom research and advisory services for the government sector.
If you're curious about custom research and consultancy, this episode is a must listen. We cover:
- Omdia's expert...
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October 10, 2023 • 27 mins
In this episode, we delve into the critical world of disaster management as we preview an upcoming Disaster Management Virtual Symposium. With three focused sessions on planning, response, and recovery, our guests share insights into the symposium's objectives, key topics, and expert speakers.
Discover the latest strategies, technologies, and success stories in the field of disaster management and learn how you can get involved in s...
Discover the latest strategies, technologies, and success stories in the field of disaster management and learn how you can get involved in s...
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September 19, 2023 • 30 mins
In this episode, we are joined by the Verizon Frontline team to dispel five common myths in the mission critical market which can mislead public safety decision makers.
We're joined by Cory Davis, who serves as the National Director for the Verizon Response & Public Safety Operations team, and Arshdeep Sawhney, the Director of Product Management for the Public Sector portfolio in Verizon Business Group.
The myths we cover in this...
We're joined by Cory Davis, who serves as the National Director for the Verizon Response & Public Safety Operations team, and Arshdeep Sawhney, the Director of Product Management for the Public Sector portfolio in Verizon Business Group.
The myths we cover in this...
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September 5, 2023 • 28 mins
In this episode, we cover a range of topics including the latest highlights from APCO, the upcoming research from Omdia, a couple of industry news items, and the call for speakers for IWCE.
We're joined by Alfonso de la Cruz, Principal Analyst at Omdia, and Donny Jackson, Editor of Urgent Communications.
Please do check out the IWCE Call for Speaker submission page, found here: https://iwceexpo.com/call-for-speakers
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We're joined by Alfonso de la Cruz, Principal Analyst at Omdia, and Donny Jackson, Editor of Urgent Communications.
Please do check out the IWCE Call for Speaker submission page, found here: https://iwceexpo.com/call-for-speakers
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July 25, 2023 • 30 mins
In this episode, we focus on the need to scale control rooms for large events and how an as-a-Service approach can facilitate this.
We are joined by Karl Price and Bernat Elias from Frequentis. Karl is the public safety CAD manager at Frequentis, with more than 28 years experience in the emergency services sector. Bernat is the LifeX as-a-Service business manager and has over 15 years experience in the IT industry. Combined, Karl an...
We are joined by Karl Price and Bernat Elias from Frequentis. Karl is the public safety CAD manager at Frequentis, with more than 28 years experience in the emergency services sector. Bernat is the LifeX as-a-Service business manager and has over 15 years experience in the IT industry. Combined, Karl an...
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July 11, 2023 • 25 mins
In this episode we explore one of the biggest challenges in incident response today: access to real-time information. We talk with Motorola Solutions about the Connected Vehicle which addresses this challenge directly by integrating multiple technologies together to provide officers with relevant information on the existing screen in the vehicle.
We are joined by Ian Williams from Motorola Solutions.Ian spent the weeks before CCW to...
We are joined by Ian Williams from Motorola Solutions.Ian spent the weeks before CCW to...
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June 27, 2023 • 28 mins
In this episode we welcome Jan Petter Lie, President for the European Business at Cyviz, a solutions provider for dynamic control rooms in mission-critical environments. With his extensive experience in creating flagship innovation centres, collaboration spaces, and customer-facing environments, Jan Petter offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of control room design.
Unlike traditional technology vendors, Cyviz takes ...
Unlike traditional technology vendors, Cyviz takes ...
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June 13, 2023 • 34 mins
In this episode we share some of our key highlights from CCW 2023, product announcements that caught our eye, and what we learned from the show this year.
The theme this year was "Success in Cooperation", reflecting the fact that five nations - Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Estonia - acted as hosts. This theme was further emphasised by the increased number of organisations participating and the cooperative effort seen throug...
The theme this year was "Success in Cooperation", reflecting the fact that five nations - Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Estonia - acted as hosts. This theme was further emphasised by the increased number of organisations participating and the cooperative effort seen throug...
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May 30, 2023 • 34 mins
In this episode we talked with Airbus DS SLC about Europe's transition from narrowband to broadband critical communications, and how best to bridge the gap.
We are joined by Marja van der Kruk and Eric Davalo from Airbus DS SLC.
We are joined by Marja van der Kruk and Eric Davalo from Airbus DS SLC.
- Marja van der Kruk is Key Account Manager Public Safety and Strategic Sales at Airbus Secure Land Communications (SLC) and responsible for next generation mission critical communications & situationa...
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May 16, 2023 • 25 mins
In this episode, we are joined by Benoit Vivier and Freddie McBride to hear about the highlights and key messages to take away from the recent EENA 2023 conference.
Key discussion points included:
Key discussion points included:
- Cloud-based solutions and cybersecurity: EENA 2023 further highlighted the increasing adoption of cloud-based solutions. Components of NG112 and AI chatbots are now being provided through the cloud as SaaS-based services. Cybersecurity ...
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