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New contract extends Norway ’ s Nødnett TETRA Radio Network into 2030s
1,78 billion NOK ( approximately 160 million USD ) and will run through 2031 with an option for a two-year extension .
“ The agreement is vital for public safety and emergency preparedness in Norway . In an increasingly demanding environment , Nødnett is a critical tool for emergency services and other preparedness organisations ,” said Director General Elisabeth Aarsæther at DSB .
Motorola Solutions has supported Nødnett since 2012 and will continue to deliver operational , lifecycle management and technology upgrade services under the new agreement , providing highly reliable and secure digital radio communications for Norway ’ s emergency services users , including police , fire and medical services . Nødnett is designed to cover 100 per cent of the population , including the country ’ s mountainous terrain and hundreds of tunnels , and to interoperate with the TETRA networks in neighbouring Sweden and Finland for vital cross-border collaboration between public safety organisations .
Motorola Solutions has been awarded a five-year contract by the
Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection ( DSB ), starting at the beginning of 2027 , to continue to manage Norway ’ s nationwide critical communications network , Nødnett , which is relied upon by over 60,000 first responders every day . The new contract is valued at
“ The TETRA standard is designed for the specific requirements of public safety users , providing proven resilience and reliability that ’ s trusted by governments globally ,” said Michael Kaae , Senior Vice President , Motorola Solutions . “ We ’ re proud to continue supporting the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection in helping to protect Norway ’ s communities for years ahead .”
Nokia and Turkcell demonstrate industry leading quantum-safe protection for mobile subscribers
Nokia and Turkcell have successfully demonstrated a world-first ability to implement quantum-safe IPsec network cryptography for its mobile subscribers . This marks a critical step in securing mobile networks against future threats posed by quantum computing .
By leveraging the latest cryptographic standards , Nokia and Turkcell are proactively addressing the evolving landscape of network security and ensuring the resilience of mobile communications well into the future . while also preparing for future advancements in technology . For end-users , this means continued confidence in the security of their mobile communications . They can be assured that their data will remain protected not just in the present but also as the landscape of technology evolves over time . �
The introduction of quantum computing threatens traditional cryptography methods , potentially making them vulnerable to powerful quantum attacks capable of breaking conventional cryptographic protections . As quantum computers continue to advance , it is vital that networks evolve to counteract these risks .
The successful integration of quantum-safe IPsec cryptography into Turkcell ’ s mobile transport network as part of a defence-in-depth crypto-resilient approach sets a new benchmark for network security . The demonstration was conducted with Nokia ’ s globally deployed IPsec Security Gateway to secure critical data in the face of evolving quantum threats .
By implementing advanced cryptography techniques now , both Nokia and Turkcell are ensuring their networks are secure today
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