Flash Private Mobile Networks is dedicated to providing future-proof connectivity in enterprise, and mission critical work environments. The Stadsmariniers District “Centrum” of the municipality of Rotterdam was looking for a two-way radio system for chain partners in the Centrum area. The Stadsmariniers is a special position within the municipality of Rotterdam. “Super officials” to tackle the city’s toughest problems with mandate and perseverance. Flash provided a secured push-to-talk service combined with mission critical smart devices provided by partner Capestone. The total solution provides guaranteed availability and priority on Odido’s 4G network. One-touch communication is possible with all stakeholders, no matter where they are.
One of the most obvious methods by which Rotterdam combats insecurity is the use of Stadsmariniers. And with success. They are a kind of “super officials,” specially appointed by the board of mayors and aldermen to solve persistent safety problems in certain areas. “Each district of Rotterdam is represented by a Stadsmarinier. For the “Centrum” district, for example, several parties are liaising to ensure safety. Consider Central Station where boas, the RET for the subway, business owners and the NS have to cooperate with each other. In the event of an emergency, we need to move quickly. With 1 push of a button, one should be able to communicate and alarm,” said Franklin Brandse Account Manager Flash.
The Municipality of Rotterdam was looking for a low-maintenance solution for their two-way radio system. Flash provided the solution by combining Sonim’s secure smartphones with Flash Smart Com; a secured push-to-talk service. These rugged and explosion-proof ATEX smart devices are equipped with safety features such as mandown and lone worker and a PTT and SOS button. “Our mission critical push-to-talk solution has the significant advantage over traditional two-way radio systems that one can use many more (data-based) functionalities. Flash Smart Com is a secured push-to-talk service for smart devices with guaranteed availability and priority on Odido’s 4G/5G network. With the push of a button, communication is possible with all employees, no matter where they are. Combined with our additional services and (emergency) applications, this makes Flash Smart Com an equally reliable and flexible solution for business and mission-critical communications. “By being able to easily expand software such as LoneWorker Protect, Flash Smart Alert and Control Room applications as well as a management environment for mobile devices, we are meeting a future-proof need.”
Arwin Siermans of Stadsmariniers Municipality of Rotterdam is delighted with the solution offered. “Creating togetherness between composite groups that are responsible for solving security problems in certain areas together can be quite a challenge. Especially when it comes to information sharing, briefing and being able to quickly switch between these parties on the street. The smart devices with push to talk functionality solve this problem well. With one push of a button, all stakeholders can be reached. Compared to traditional walkie-talkies, the solution is future proof. Software can be expanded and the devices are very easy to scale up and down. This way we can better focus on the challenges at hand and on larger events that we see coming. We have found the flexibility we are looking for to act adequately at Flash. They can deliver quickly and really think along with us, even in the further development of the solution offered.”
Rotterdam, like no other city, has large-scale events such as the marathon, Summer Carnival but also a Black Friday create more challenges in the city in terms of safety. To temporarily expand capacity and increase collaborations between private and public companies, Flash also offers a rental fleet of more than 26,000 two-way radios, mobile two-way radios, fixed mobile radios, smartphones and tablets. Much of the rental pool is ATEX certified and thus suitable for use in explosive environments. “This way we can easily provide (security) companies with additional communication equipment for a certain period of time.” In addition to these peripherals, we can also provide temporary deployment of (mobile) private data and communications networks, connections to public networks or expansion of your own infrastructure. So we can facilitate guaranteed coverage everywhere.
To offer drop-resistant and explosion-proof ATEX equipment and Push to talk solutions, Flash has chosen Sonim Technologies for years by providing the most robust and reliable phones in critical communications environments. Distribution of these explosion-proof devices has been done for many years by value-added distributor Capestone. “The partnership with Capestone also goes back years and is characterized by short lines of communication and expertise in mission-critical communications. We pride ourselves on the quality we collectively offer our clients to make a difference. We are happy to continue our contribution to a safer Rotterdam!” said Franklin Brandse.
Are you curious about what Capestone can do for your business? Our sales department is happy to think with you! Contact sales@capestone.com or call 085 111 0838.
