City of Stamford Selects Motorola for New Communications System and Comprehensive Suite of Support Services
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 11 -- The city of Stamford, Conn., has selected Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) to deploy and support a new multi-million dollar 800 MHz, four site, trunked radio system for its Stamford All-City Communications (SACCOM) infrastructure. The new system, based on the ASTRO® 25 standard, will provide Stamford public safety and municipal agencies with a two-way voice and data enabled, citywide interoperable communications system by year-end 2007. The new system will also be fully compatible and interoperable with Connecticut's existing State Tactical
On-scene Channel System (STOCS).
"The city of Stamford wanted to be proactive and ensure the momentum for a
new communications system didn't come from a major incident that would show
the shortcomings of our present aging system," said William Callion, director
of public safety for the city of Stamford. "Developing a unified,
interoperable communications system will provide the city with a powerful tool
substantially increasing our effectiveness not only on a daily basis, but
especially in times of emergency when command and control is paramount."
Stamford's aging private communications infrastructure presented
challenges to users due to inadequate coverage in numerous areas, limited
channel capacity, upgrade issues and maintenance difficulties. The new
system, which will provide enhanced interoperable coverage both inside and
outside city buildings and underground, includes four simulcast sites with 10
channels each, 13 console positions at primary and backup dispatch centers and
more than 1,600 XTS® 2500 and XTL® 2500 encrypted subscribers.
To ensure the system's ongoing quality of performance and to keep support
costs within an identified cap, Stamford worked with Motorola to create a
comprehensive services strategy. Specifically, SACCOM will implement
Motorola's Upgrade Assistance Program for three years of consecutive network
support once the initial Enhanced Support Services warranty phase expires.
Motorola's Upgrade Assistance Program includes year-round 24x7 network
monitoring, replacement, end-to-end project management and system optimization
services.
"With SACCOM, we are providing the best communications tool to ensure the
safety of our community," said Callion. "The new system will increase radio
coverage for our first responders, as well as deliver the needed capacity to
accommodate expanded use over time. And with a comprehensive suite of
services to back the system up, we can focus on what we do best -- protecting
and serving our communities."
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in
wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of seamless
mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you connect simply
and seamlessly to the people, information and entertainment that you want and
need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do"
experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support
services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had
sales of US $42.9 billion in 2006. For more information about our company, our
people and our innovations, please visit www.Motorola.com.
SOURCE: Motorola, Inc
