A new rapid response vehicle from Excelerate Technology

Sept. 30, 2009 - PRLog -- Excelerate Technology, the UK’s leading supplier of satellite and wireless-based data, voice and video solutions to the emergency services, has unveiled the first of a new generation of Rapid Response vehicles.  Fully equipped with the latest communications technologies, it will enable emergency services to reach serious incidents in the shortest possible time and enhance their command and control capabilities.

Excelerate Technology has integrated a wide range of technologies into the Land Rover Discovery including a transportable satellite, private GSM, VoIP, wireless network, CCTV and video streaming.  The vehicle has also been fitted with four drop-down touch screens, COFDM body worn camera kits and a mobile BGAN solution that delivers high speed broadband access on the move.  

According to David Savage, CEO of Excelerate Technology:  “The ability to deliver broadband to command and control units via satellite regardless of location is now well established.  This new vehicle offers the same communications capabilities in a smaller, more flexible package that will provide emergency services with the forward command tools to assess and monitor serious incidents.  It also has the ability to function as a tactical CBRN unit to analyse information and pass it up to Silver commanders.”

Satellite communications enable this rapid response vehicle to receive and transmit data from all responders and emergency teams and achieve a Common Operating Picture.  With a mobile BGAN as well as a roof-mounted transportable satellite, operators can maintain access to high-speed broadband whether the vehicle is on the move or stationary.

“Vehicles of this kind will help emergency services to meet their statutory duty under the Civil Contingencies Act to maintain operational functionality regardless of circumstances,” continued David Savage.  “In addition, the on-board communications technologies will facilitate the sharing of information and improve the way that the emergency services and other responders work together in a joined up way.”

Excelerate Technology operates and manages its own satellite and private GSM network and delivers high quality bandwidth, which can be tailored in real time to suit specific client needs, budgets and service level requirements.  The company also holds all relevant VSAT Network Licenses and ensures that every customer is equipped with the appropriate equipment operating over approved frequencies.  This allows users to simply turn up, switch on and get down to business without the intervention of Ofcom.

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About Excelerate Technology

Excelerate Technology is the market leader in the supply and integration of satellite and wireless-based data, voice and video applications on Mobile Incident Command and Control and Communications Support Vehicles used by the emergency services. It also offers a range of similar solutions for use in fixed and mobile environments by a wide range of other market sectors including education, utilities, medical, sport and commercial.

For further information, please visit www.excelerate.info