Public safety

Smarter networks for faster emergency response

Nokia helps public safety agencies use broadband networks and digital technologies to improve the effectiveness of first responders, address threats proactively and make faster, more informed decisions.

Our solutions let you bring new levels of intelligence, responsiveness and efficiency to your public safety operations. They help you support faster emergency response with networks that enable you to:

Enhance event detection with multimedia calls, sensors and cameras
Improve situational awareness with advanced analytics
Deploy command and control centers that make it easy for first responders to collaborate and share information

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410 MHz brings a new option for mission-critical LTE/4.9G networks

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Emergency response innovations for a changing world

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Build a Public Warning System for a mobile world

The public safety community has long called for mobile broadband to support its mission to save lives. With the adoption of LTE mobile broadband technology, public safety networks can benefit from the advantages of fast and reliable broadband data and real-time video services, opening up new communications possibilities for rescue missions and disaster recovery situations.

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Using private LTE to create smarter and safer cities

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Understand the difference mobile broadband can make for your organization.

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Public safety backhaul

When emergencies arise or disaster strikes, every second counts. A faster response means a lower impact for everyone.

Our solutions enable public safety authorities to use smart broadband networks, IoT and analytics to improve situational awareness and detect and respond to incidents faster.

We provide solutions that help public safety authorities modernize emergency call and alert management infrastructures so they can predict and detect incidents faster and provide better information to first responders and citizens. Our portfolio includes:

IP-based ESInet infrastructure and next-generation emergency call routing that support multimedia and location information
An Integrated Operations Center solution that helps authorities use real-time analytics, decision automation and cross-agency cooperation to identify and resolve incidents faster
An end-to-end Public Warning System solution that enables authorities to send real-time, geo-targeted alerts to at-risk populations

We also offer solutions that help first responders act faster and more efficiently in emergency situations. These solutions include:

A deployable LTE/5G system that guarantees broadband communication services whenever and wherever they are needed
Drone Networks, a complete aerial insight solution that uses connected drones to enhance situational awareness
Group Communications, which brings mission-critical multimedia PTx communications to the frontline

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The base for dependable NG9-1-1 calls: A resilient ESInet

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Sendai City deploys connected drones for disaster alert and rescue

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Safer cities with Nokia’s Integrated Operations Center

Nokia Bell Labs Future X for industries architecture

The Future X architecture harnesses technologies such as Industrial Internet of Things, edge computing, cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, augmented and virtual reality, and high-performance networking — including 5G — to drive dramatic productivity improvements across a wide range of industrial sectors.

With the Future X architecture for public safety, you can provide access to real-time information and improve safety, response and security for everyone:

Connect people, sensors, vehicles, video cameras, monitors and digital signs with the highest security and reliability
Empower response teams by bringing instant broadband connectivity to any location, even the harshest environments
Increase network capacity where it’s needed to respond to emergencies, events, gatherings, unexpected crowds or traffic congestion
Get the performance and ultra-low latencies you need for drones, security robots and other automated tools
Use data from sensors and devices to build a more informed, more predictive approach to public safety

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Discover our solutions for public safety

Integrated Operations Center
Improve situational awareness and enable multi-agency cooperation with our next-generation control room solution
Scene analytics
Optimize site surveillance and security with real-time video analytics that detect problems and anomalous activities
Device Software Customization
Give first responders smart devices with Android firmware tailor-made for their operational needs

Drone Networks
Keep people and property safe and support faster search and rescue operations with our comprehensive aerial insights solution
Group Communications
Address your mission-critical communications needs with advanced LTE applications bundled with secure, ruggedized devices

Public Warning Systems
Provide timely and accurate emergency alerts to your citizens and fulfill your EU mandate with our end-to-end Public Warning System solution.

IMPACT IoT platform
Seize the opportunities of our connected world with new services and applications for the Internet of Things (IoT)

Edge Cloud
Provide the ultra-low latency your mission-critical applications demand with platforms that process data at the mobile network edge
Virtualized Cloud Services (Nuage Networks)
Combine software-defined networking with policy-based automation to make cloud services and data center networks more agile

LTE for public safety
Enhance situational awareness and improve response times with our comprehensive mission-critical communications solution
Mission-critical WAN for Industries
Build a secure, reliable, scalable and flexible WAN infrastructure for your mission-critical operations
Professional Services for Mobile Backhaul
Get full value from your mobile transport network with a tailor-made solution from our services experts
Nokia Digital Automation Cloud
Get your own private wireless digital platform. Make it smart by adding applications

Secure Mobile Virtual Network Operator for Public Safety
Learn how our S-MVNO service helps service providers deliver the availability, resilience, performance, security and control that public safety agencies demand
Cloud Data Center Interconnect for Large Enterprises
Support private or hybrid clouds with a scalable, reliable, secure and fast DCI solution that takes full advantage of cloud IT models
Care for Public Safety
Rely on trusted, proven expert services to ensure your mission critical communications are always ready when you are