Ericsson supports Surrey Search & Rescue with advanced hybrid WAN connectivity

14 May 2025

Ericsson has supplied cutting-edge hybrid WAN connectivity solutions to Surrey Search & Rescue (Surrey SAR), enabling faster response times and better survival outcomes.

This is delivered through UK Connect’s Search & Rescue Network (SARNET), a specialized communications platform designed for emergency operations.

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South Wales and Gwent Police to launch data-driven policing

08 May 2025

South Wales Police and Gwent Police have selected Simpson Associates to lead their joint Data Analytics Programme (JDAP), a strategic initiative designed to transform intelligence-led policing through advanced data insights. The programme aims to optimize resource allocation, improve operational efficiency, and enhance public safety by harnessing real-time data and predictive analytics.

Simpson Associates will develop a scalable Data Analytics Platform that integrates live operational data, making information more accessible for analysis and decision-making. The project focuses on three key areas:

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VoIP for energy companies: a quick-fire guide for success

06 May 2025

Jez Pickering, Head of Customer Experience, Nebula

Voice over IP (VoIP) is not a new or unfamiliar concept to those responsible for managing corporate networks or IT decision-makers, but within certain sectors it has been under-adopted. One of the most interesting examples is the energy sector, which often have dispersed workforces, complicated workflows, intense margin scrutiny and a critical need for effective communication.

Since its emergence, increasingly faster internet speeds and more reliable connectivity have made the technology more appealing to businesses. Some of the biggest uptake has understandably been in call-heavy industries, such as hospitality, call centres, healthcare and insurance.

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Neutral ground: how neutral host networks could future-proof UK connectivity

06 May 2025

Neutral host networks are emerging as a seriously compelling solution, taking the mess out of mobile infrastructure by offering operator-agnostic platforms.

Neutral host networks offer a stark contrast to the traditional siloed approach of individual operator deployments. Instead of duplicating efforts and hardware, a neutral host acts as the backbone everyone can share.

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