Effective and reliable communications can make the difference between life and death. Nowhere is this more evident than in 'safety critical' environments, such as those found in the oil, gas, petrochemical, mining, manufacturing and construction industries. These companies are often located in harsh locations, requiring robust and reliable communications solutions.

With the rapid pace of development of wireless networks and the massive proliferation of smart mobile devices, broader opportunities for PTT over cellular (PoC) solutions are emerging.

The introduction of IP standards has revolutionized LMR, shifting it from proprietary single vendor networks to open interface, multi-vendor environments.