World Congress News The 10 th TETRA World Congress
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
TETRA market doubles in Asia Pacific The 10 th TETRA World Congress has opened with the news that the Asia-Pacific TETRA market has doubled in the last 12 months. With an increase of 98 per cent* in awarded contracts, the region is the fastest-growing critical communications market in the world. TETRA technology is now pre sent in 103 countries, with a buoyant global industry demonstrated by a near 40 per cent increase in total contracts awarded over the last 12 months. While the majority of countries using TETRA are
now outside Europe, it is Eastern Europe that delivered the second fastest growing region after Asia Pacific, with the market showing contracts up 48 per cent. The 100 th country to adopt the technology was Namibia earlier this year, where Artevea Digital is delivering a network for the government. While public safety remains the largest global user base, in Asia Pacific the Transportation sector is extremely strong with almost 40 per cent of the market.
Globally, non-public safety sectors are showing huge potential, with the Oil & Gas market up 110 per cent, and general commerce and industry up 94 per cent. Phil Godfrey, Chairman of the TETRA Association, said: ”The TETRA industry is meeting this week in the region that is driving the growth of the market. The figures speak for themselves, prov-
ing beyond doubt the resilience and increasing popularity of the TETRA standard. We are delighted that Hong Kong is hosting the 10 th World Congress, providing the opportunity to showcase the vibrant and innovative Asia Pacific market.” *All figures compiled from information provided by the majority of TETRA Association members. Figures for June 2007 – May 2008, compared to figures from previous 12 months.
The smallest radio Motorola has introduced the smallest body-worn TETRA Covert Radio to provide fully featured TETRA radio functions to users in covert operations. The Motorola TCR1000 in thin form factor can be concealed in light clothing, and weighs under 180 grams. Control features include the use of audio tones to identify talk group number to enable audio-
only recognition of talk group selec tion. The TCR1000 is conMotorola’s trollable from a TCR1000 remote unit, and Covert Radio has an integrated GPS. The radio also has an extended battery pack option which can extend surveillance periods. Stand W
Rugged and durable … screen on the market today with Sepura has launched its STP8000 a high resolution colour display, series of hand-portables, dewhich combined with the user signed to function in the most interface makes the device ideal physically challenging environfor displaying images ments where public as well as accessing a safety, military, transrange of applications. port, and utility workLondon’s Heathrow ers demand ruggedAirport is one of the ness and durability. first sales wins for the Enhanced power, loud STP8000. Heathrow audio and a magnewill be the single sium alloy chassis are largest TETRA network combined with robust dedicated to commerwater and dust resistcial use in the UK. ance. The STP8000 Stand E combines the largest Sepura’s STP8000
SK Energy puts user safety first Motorola is deploying its Dimetra IP TETRA solution for SK Energy in Korea. The system will include Asia’s first MTP850Ex ATEX TETRA terminal, used to provide comprehensive user safety in potentially explosive environments.
Inside this issue: • Global service centre launch • Advances in Control Centre technology • China Metro network focus
World Congress News is brought to you by