Partnership enables field-deployable private cellular 4G ‘bubbles’
The partnership will allow the Horsebridge Defence and Security Division to use the EdgeCentrix software-based network technology from Quortus, enabling agile 4G systems for in-field deployable communications and delivering high-bandwidth, reliable, secure communications for high-mobility users.
The EdgeCentrix product for the tactical communications market is ECX Tactical, a complete system for field-deployable private cellular 4G ‘bubbles’ with features including multicast/broadcast, in-session mobility, relay-station functionality and ad-hoc meshing. ECX Tactical is optimized for embedding directly onto partner 4G radios creating a ‘network-on-a-chip’, allowing deployment in space and power-constrained environments, such as vehicles, drones or in backpacks.
Horsebridge provide world-class communication network and security infrastructure currently deployed in over 120 countries from offices in the UK, UAE, Kenya and Malaysia. The company delivers reliable, secure and cost-effective networking solutions that are easy to deploy and proven to deliver outstanding performance.
“We have been working closely with Quortus and are delighted to be part of a collaboration which aligns with our own efforts and goals. Frontline public safety and military communications are notoriously difficult to maintain and security must always be at the forefront. By combining efforts with Quortus we are able to provide rapidly deployable private communications to enable these authorities to do the best job possible,” said Geoff Smith, Director, Horsebridge Network Systems.
Andy Odgers, CEO, Quortus, commented: “Quortus is deeply embedded in the delivery of communications for frontline operations. Whether in high-security, high-mobility environments or remote field deployments; we are focused on providing consistent, seamless and secure connections across networks. Our commitment to a working partnership with Horsebridge further strengthens our offerings for high-quality communications in the military and public safety sectors.”
ECX Tactical comprises an embedded 4G evolved packet core (EPC) with enhanced features, tightly coupled with small-footprint basestation hardware (eNodeB) and 4G or Wi-Fi UEs/modems enabling meshing and interconnection with a central core network. As well as incorporating a feature-rich EPC, ECX Tactical introduces features required by the critical communications sector such as seamless secure communications with high-mobility, to date only seen in Tetra networks.
Horsebridge will provide the systems, packaging and engineering required by customers in the military and tactical sectors. Horsebridge offers a range of technologies including fixed and wireless TDM and Packet networks from the core of the network to edge, synchronization and timing, network management and network planning tools.
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