Zetron To Deliver Emergency Services Network (ESN) Control Room Capability Via Softcat Contract

Zetron, a global leader in integrated mission critical communications solutions, today announced that it is delivering services as a subcontractor to Softcat, which has been awarded a contract by the Home Office, acting on behalf of the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP), under the RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions framework. Under this arrangement, Zetron is responsible for providing specialist control room capabilities in support of  ESN , which will deliver Great Britain’s next generation communications network for emergency services and government agencies.

Under its scope, Zetron will support the provision of control room systems and related services for ESN, including the development, testing, certification and deployment of an ESN compatible upgrade to its control room solution, aligned to programme requirements and timescales.

The upgraded solution will integrate with ESN Mission Critical Services in accordance with 3GPP standards, enabling secure and resilient voice and data communications between control rooms and frontline resources.

ESN will replace the existing Airwave TETRA network with a modern, broadband-based platform, representing a significant shift from narrowband communications to a high bandwidth environment capable of supporting enhanced operational workflows.