As push-to-talk services evolve, the land mobile industry is heading toward uncharted territory. Most major manufacturers are already in the throes of planning for this shift with new products and technologies to address the changing marketplace. In this series, understand the transformation happening in the PTT field as LMR evolves, LTE becomes more and more important, Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) increases and Mission Critical Push to Talk becomes a reality.
Pick Me! What's the Best PTT Technology for Your Project?
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
With the explosion of LTE and the merging of radio and IP technologies, a comparison is often requested of the various technologies that are available now. Whether it’s P25, PTT over cellular/LTE (PoC), DMR, NXDN, TETRA, or WiFi in broadband, examine what the best options—or combination of options—might be today. While these are often seen as “competing,” there is often a complementary component to the technologies. And as mission-critical push-to-talk (MCPTT) comes closer to a reality, explore how each is best applied toward particular environments for both public safety and enterprises.
Push-to-Talk over Cellular Technology and Interoperability
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Push-to-talk-over-cellular (PoC) services provide an opportunity to let any user have a push-to-talk conversation while using a cellular device—a solution that many entities are using to extend the coverage of their LMR networks. Explore the OTT and carrier-integrated applications of PoC solutions, and learn how PoC can be a cost-effective option for users in transportation, hospital, utilities and city management.
Getting to the Next Generation of Mission-Critical Push-to-Talk
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Mission-critical-push-to-talk (MCPTT) is a push-to-talk-over-cellular standard developed by 3GPP (the global body that oversees LTE/5G standards) that is designed to meet the performance needs of public safety and other users that rely on mission-critical communications. MCPTT will be vital for first responders once solutions are established and tested, and initial steps are scheduled to happen this year. Explore the standard, performance concerns, device options, on-network or off-network (direct-mode) challenges and the Mission-Critical Open Platform initiative.