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As part of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)’s commitment to delivering a first-class medical emergency service, the Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) has extended its modernization plans by awarding the contract to Sepura to deliver the next generation of handheld mission-critical communications devices for front-line paramedics. The contract covers the supply of the new SCL3 broadband hand-portable device to Ambulance Services across England. SCL3 hand-portable device...

Swedish Sea Rescue Society (SSRS) in Sweden have enhanced their existing Sepura critical communications solution by upgrading to include Over the Air Programming, saving the team time and reducing costs while improving their programming capability. Sepura SC Series radio terminals Supported by Sepura’s Swedish partner, Northcomm Technologies (Northcomm), the rescue organization has been able to implement powerful changes to its programming capability by programming radios wirelessly, wit...

Sepura is carefully monitoring the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and taking all necessary precautions to protect and support its employees and customers as they in turn protect and support the public. They are closely following UK government advice. Critical functions are being maintained in the office, supported by home-based teams as necessary to minimize the risk of infection whilst ensuring customer requirements can be met. warehousing, configuration and support Sepura’s main o...

Sepura has hired Victor Rodrigues as Strategic Account Director for Southern Europe, confirming the company’s ambition to continue growing business in the region. Victor has extensive experience in global sales from an initial spell with Sepura, having provided TETRA radios to national police forces that are still in use across Southern Europe today, a testament to the radios’ durability. regional critical communications market Victor latterly headed up Sepura’s South Americ...

Sepura has been shortlisted for “Large Business of the Year” at the Cambridge News Business Excellence Awards 2020, a reward for achieving record revenues through significant sales around the world, including in the UK, the Netherlands, USA, Canada and Oman. The decision to recognize Sepura’s success is a milestone in their recovery from a challenging financial position in 2017. Since then, the company has succeeded in bringing class-leading products to market, achieving outst...

Sepura staff have combined forces to raise over £4,000 for the Arthur Rank Hospice, bringing the charity closer to their £100,000 target for their Hospice at Home service. During the six month period when Arthur Rank was the company’s chosen charity, staff took part in various fundraising activities, including treasure quests, gin tasting and karting. active social programme Sepura chose to support Arthur Rank in memory of David Armitstead, a colleague who sadly died in the c...

What drives organizations with critical communications requirements to invest in new technology? It is likely that increased staff safety, improved performance and enhanced capability would be near the top of any organization’s reasons. Users of Sepura’s SC Series radios benefit from extended operational range and outstanding audio, meaning their users are better connected to the control room. Sepura’s flexible deployment options enable communications to be maintained even in...

From 18th-20th June 2019, the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur, was home to the much-anticipated Critical Communications World 2019 (CCW), and now that it is over for another year, let’s reflect on what made this show such a success for Sepura. Products launched at CCW2019 The SCG22: a fully featured TETRA mobile radio paired with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth which like its SC Series hand-portable counterparts, is enabled with AppSPACE and extends communi...

Tylosand is one of Sweden’s most popular beaches and during the summer there can be more than 40,000 visitors on the beach every day. They were the first beach in Sweden to have lifeguards patrolling its shores as early as 1958. While most visitors enjoy their summer on the beach, at times guests may find themselves in a difficult situation. The lifeguard’s on Tylosand beach operate on a completely voluntary basis, patrolling the beaches daily throughout Summer ensuring the public&r...

Sepura has received recognition from the critical communications industry by winning three awards at the 2019 Critical Communications Awards held at CCW. Sepura won ‘Best Use of Critical Communications in Vertical Markets’ for their installation of STP8X radios and applications at Shell’s refinery plant in Singapore. Awards won by Sepura at CCW2019 In addition, Sepura was recognized for their implementation of a full site communications system at Heathrow Airport walking awa...

Sepura is showcasing its new Over the Air Programming (OTAP) capability at Critical Communications World 2019 in Kuala Lumpur. TETRA radio fleets Developed to support easier management and upgrade of TETRA radio fleets, Over the Air Programming enables remote updates and upgrades of software and features on Sepura’s latest SC Series of radios through Wi-Fi connectivity. Fleet Managers face logistical headaches having to collect radios back from sites to install radio upgrades in the tra...

At the end of March 2019, the Swedish Police announced Swedish Radio Supply as supplier of Rakel TETRA handheld terminals. An agreement which extends for two years with an option to further extend for another two years. Sepura and Swedish Radio Supply have announced that the Swedish Police also selected Swedish Radio Supply as the continued supplier of vehicle terminals for the next two years, also with an option for extension for another two years. Sepura TETRA devices Since the Swedish Polic...

Following their initial integration of a TETRA system across the four airports in 2012, MAHB has decided to upgrade their hand-portable devices to the latest in TETRA technology, to enable further efficiency gains from the use of data applications. Sepura SC2 series radios The SC2 series radios are built for noisy environments such as airports, providing MAHB with clear communications whatever the weather, or air traffic levels. The SC2 series hand-portable radios are resilient, intelligent an...

Sepura partner in Australia, Radlink Communications, secured a contract with Aurizon, Australia's largest rail freight operator to deliver one of the largest radio networks in Australia. Aurizon moves coal, iron ore, agricultural freight and more across Australia daily and needed to improve the communications across their vast rail network. Their new radio network is due to be operational this year and will use TETRA technology, encompassing 79 sites and covering 2,670 kilometers of rail networ...

The city of Nagpur in India has celebrated the first services on its new metro line, on a city –wide network that will eventually cover over 40 kms. In March 2019 the first train line was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and went fully operational utilising a TETRA communications network using Sepura mobile and hand-portable terminals on a DAMM TetraFlex TETRA system. TETRA communications network Once completed the project will consist of two routes servicing 40 stations and e...

Over a period of 2 days starting from the 8th of April 2019, a communications exercise (SIGEX) titled “ESPADA 19” was carried out by Madeira’s Operational Command and Military Zone teams in Portugal. SIRESP The exercise was to test the practice of using SIRESP (the Integrated System of Emergency and Security Networks of Portugal) to support the command and control of requests made through the Regional Civil Protection Service. The press release from the Army stated that the...

Sepura, in partnership with Hytera subsidiary Teltronic have been awarded a contract by the authority of the state of Goiás, Brazil to supply TETRA radios to the local police forces. SC21 hand-portable TETRA radios The police forces in Goiás State Brazil will be introducing a fleet of over 2,000 Sepura SC21 hand-portable radios, alongside further radios from the Hytera range. The SC21s will provide the police force with a compact radio without compromise on audio. The latest in...

Stockholm Air Ambulance has recently upgraded their TETRA hand-portable radios to the latest in TETRA technology, Sepura’s SC20, for use on the Swedish RAKEL network. There is a total of 10 air ambulances in Sweden, operating in Norrtälje (2), Gällivare, Lycksele, Östersund, Uppsala, Göteborg, Mora, Karlstad and Visby. Stockholm Air Ambulance station Stockholm’s air ambulance station is based at Mellingeholm airport, where two air ambulances are based. This air...

Sepura have unveiled their new body-worn video camera accessory whilst at the BAPCO show in Coventry, UK. The sRVM (Remote Video Microphone) is a robust, feature-rich recording device combined with remote speaker microphone functionality. sRVM (Remote Video Microphone) Designed specifically for public safety users, the sRVM can be either connected directly to a Sepura SC2 Series TETRA radio, wirelessly connected using Bluetooth, or used as a standalone product. The device includes GPS tracking...

Sepura has extended its range of communication accessories by introducing the mRSM – a compact remote speaker microphone compatible with Sepura’s SC2 and STP Series TETRA terminals. Small, robust and lightweight, the mRSM has been specifically designed for users operating in a wide range of environments including public safety, commercial and industrial operations. Easy to use in dark environments The intelligent design of the device ensures that users are protected whatever the c...

Sepura has announced two significant updates to its market leading SC21 TETRA hand-portable, with the device now certified with an IP67 environmental protection rating, while also being made available for use in the UV band (403-470MHz). Since its launch the SC21 has proven popular with organizations looking for a compact, robust TETRA hand-portable with outstanding audio and enhanced user functionality through data applications. Along with its sister device, the larger SC20 hand-portable with...

Södertörn's fire defense association have upgraded their TETRA digital radios for use on the Swedish Rakel network to Sepura terminals, thanks to Sepura’s partner in Sweden, Swedish Radio Supply. Södertörn have responsibility for the Botkyrka, Ekerö, Haninge, Huddinge, Nacka, Nykvarn, Nynäshamn, Salem, Södertälje and Tyresö municipalities. In total, these areas cover over 600,000 residents, protected by 21 fire stations manned by over 500 emplo...

Sintel Italia has announced a multi-year distribution agreement with Sepura, ensuring that Sintel will continue to supply Sepura’s TETRA terminals into the Italian critical communications market. As part of the agreement, Sintel Italia will establish a certified service centre for Sepura’s terminals, enhancing the support offered to mission critical users in Italy. The agreement will enable Sintel to add to the service portfolio currently provided to mission critical customers in It...

The Police ICT Company has announced that Sepura has been selected for inclusion on ‘Lot 1’ of the National Airwave Terminal Framework. This award followed a rigorous and open procurement process. It will enable UK police forces, and other public safety users on the Airwave network, to procure market-leading communications equipment through a standard framework. The process, requested by the Home Office Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) and delivered by The...

The City of Hamburg has signed a new framework contract with SELECTRIC for the procurement of Sepura TETRA devices and accessories, as well as a comprehensive package of software upgrades and releases for existing devices. These agreements, on behalf of both police and non-police users of Hamburg’s BOS network, will ensure that all Sepura TETRA radios used in the region will be based on the same software release, allowing more effective and secure communication. The decision to unify proc...

An Garda Síochána has deployed Sepura’s new SC21 TETRA radios, having selected the device after an extensive product trial. The SC21 is a lightweight hand-held TETRA terminal, designed to be lapel-worn or used under clothing for discreet communications. Significant factors in the successful bid were the device’s audio quality and ability to be used in torrential weather conditions. The force has deployed the radios to front line police officers, adding to Sepura&rsquo...

Sepura partner Selectric has signed an agreement with the German state of Rheinland-Pfalz to supply essential firmware updates and licences for all existing and contracted BOS radio terminals used by police and other security organizations in the region. Through this agreement, all of the state's police and other security organizations on the BOS network have access to current and future firmware and the required licences to ensure up-to-date, effective functionality. "The completion of this ar...

The Norwegian Road administration are benefiting from coverage even in mountainous parts of Norway thanks to Sepura TETRA radios and the Norwegian TETRA network, Nodnett. The upgraded system and terminals were implemented by Sepura partner, Wireless Communications AS. The Norwegian Road Administration (NRA) is part of the Directorate of Public Roads and is responsible for maintenance, expansion and control of the public roads in Norway. The NRA now relies on communications through Sepura STP900...

Sepura partner in Norway, Wireless Communication AS, has successfully implemented Sepura TETRA radios for Sogn and Fjordane Energy (SFE) utilizing Norway's Nodnett TETRA network. Sogn and Fjordane Energy (SFE) are a major regional energy group in Norway. They produce, distribute and convert power across more than 4200 km of power lines, delivering to 32,000 electricity customers. Headquartered in Sandane in Nordfjord, SFE operate across Sogn and Fjordane. Need of robust communication solutions...

Sepura, the trusted TETRA solutions provider, is positioning itself to capture projected future growth in the PMR market, with the promotion of two experienced industry figures. Sepura has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Terence Ledger to Sales and Marketing Director to drive sales in Sepura's key growth markets, and Jane Farebrother as Finance Director to deliver the financial strategy and governance to support this growth. Delivering TETRA solutions across APA...