Reliable connectivity is essential for operational communications and training systems. Network upgrades improved reliability and allowed faster sharing of digital operational information across the service.
The Challenge
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service protects a population of around 680,000 people across 2,500 square miles. The organisation operates across 49 sites, including 44 fire stations. Many stations are located in rural areas where high-speed connectivity was difficult to obtain.
Slow connections affected training systems and the distribution of operational information. Reliable connectivity was required to ensure alerts and information could reach firefighters quickly.
The Solution
We delivered improved connectivity using a mixture of network technologies. Stations now benefit from faster and more reliable connections. The improved network supports the transmission of digital information to more than 100 fire appliances.
Mobile data terminals allow firefighters to receive operational intelligence when responding to incidents. The network also supports collaboration with other public sector organisations through MOSS.
Sector: Education
Problem: Security and Reliability
Solution: Public Access Wi-Fi Service
Outcome: Strengthened Security
Outcomes and benefits
Faster and more reliable connectivity
Improved operational communications
Faster updates to fire appliances
PSBA shifts data reliably and quickly at a reasonable price, supported by a team of specialists who can own a problem.
Steve Morris
ICT Technical Manager,
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Services
Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity
Fully managed wide area network services connecting public sector organisations, sites and systems across Wales.
Secure Roaming Services
Reliable connectivity enabling staff to access networks and systems securely while working across locations.
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