Sonim Launches Ultra-Rugged Rapid Deployment Kit for Portable Communication Systems
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onim Technologies (Nasdaq: SONM) partnered with leading communications providers, Cradlepoint, Inmarsat Government, JPS Interoperability Solutions and Rajant, to launch the Rapid Deployment Kit (RDK-3).
The RDK-3 is an all-in-one, portable communication solution designed to provide emergency and public safety teams with reliable access and connectivity, in even the most dangerous and remote mission-critical situations. Housed in a rugged carrying case, the RDK-3 contains four Sonim XP8 Android smartphones, Cradlepoint wireless router, 15.6 Ah battery and a Bluetooth enabled battery monitoring system to maintain power in emergency situations. Cellular, GPS and Wi-Fi antenna create a 300-foot connectivity bubble, establishing reliable communications wherever the RDK is deployed.
Wildfires, hurricanes and other natural disasters pose communication challenges for first responders ranging from limited or no access to a network to lack of expertise required to set up network connectivity, said John Graff, CMO, Sonim Technologies. The RDK-3 can be transported easily to remote locations and deployed quickly by first responders without the need for extensive training or IT experience.
Following are key features of the RDK
Compatibility with leading Push-to-Talk (PTT) applications
Mobile operator agnostic
Supports public safety networks, including FirstNet
FirstNet Ready Cradlepoint wireless router provides a Wireless Wide-Area Network (WAN) that can intelligently route traffic across LTE (two SIMs) or satellite links, and Wi-Fi connectivity for XP8 handsets, PCs, tablets and other equipment
Optional intelligent failover to reliable satellite capability via Inmarsat Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) enables communication when no other coverage is available.
Bridge PTT and LMR communications with the optional JPS Interoperability Solutions RSP-Z2 Gateway, which provides a direct connection for up to 2 land mobile donor radios, to manage and control LMR communications from XP8 handsets
Extend coverage and range with optional Rajant Kinetic Mesh BreadCrumbs
Sonim RDK-3 has been deployed in hospitals, power plants, and with state and federal agencies throughout the U.S. It is ultra-rugged and human-portable, with wheels for easy handling and transport. The RDK-3 includes a battery monitoring system, external power options and PoE LAN ports for external devices.
To see the Sonim RDK-3 in action, watch this video. For more information on Sonim RDK, visit https//www.sonimtech.com/products/RDK/.
✔️ Sonim Launches Ultra-Rugged Rapid Deployment Kit for Portable Communication Systems
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