Three UK and EE have agreed a deal with BAI Communications and Transport for London (TfL) to provide high-speed mobile connectivity across the whole London Underground network for the first time.
International Control Room Week once again highlighted the work carried out by those working ‘behind the scenes’ in the emergency services. The event – which was organised by NEC Software Solutions – ran towards the end of last year.
Following the Police ICT Company’s change of identity to the Police Digital Service last year, CEO Ian Bell talks to Philip Mason about the achievements of the past 12 months, and plans for the organisation going forward.
BAPCO provided an opportunity to meet companies all under one roof within a relaxed yet professional environment
Imogen Greenbank, Application Engineer, Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue
A really good forum to learn about new developments and help inform the direction of Public Safety equipment
Alasdair Fraser, Detective Sergeant, East Midlands Police Regional ESN
Excellent opportunity to see whats going on in the market and network with counterparts in other organisations and services
Emma Allenger, ICT Business Contracts Manager, North West Ambulance Service
BAPCO was incredibly useful to understand the tech in the market but also to see and meet other people who are also on similar technology paths
David Dawe, Project Manager, Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue
I found it incredibly useful to compare multiple systems relevant to my role in Fire Control and to chat to other Fire Service control personnel who were there
Angharad Lock, Station Manager Control, South Wales Fire & Rescue Service
Of the exhibitors I visited, i found all personnel were engaging and informative. The tech on display was innovative and we have held further useful meetings since the event with a number of business' we met there
Paul Knight, Service Manager, Metropolitan Police Service
