HYBRID NETWORKS
Integrated multi-technology network solutions (narrowband/broadband) that guarantee full interoperability between the various radio carriers, supporting communications, including multimedia, between field operators and operations centres, and allowing a gradual and controlled evolution towards new generation networks.
Most narrowband evolution projects foresee narrowband/broadband coexistence Interoperability is a key for smooth evolution. RIM (Italian acronym for multi technology heterogeneous radio network) is Leonardo framework for broadband transition. Providing a convergent approach for narrowband/broadband integration, RIM allows to design and deploy future proof infrastructures that taking advantage of existing technologies allow the phased introduction of new functionalities in a seamless way maintaining a unified network and users’ management and control.
Leonardo RIM is an integrated multi-technology network that provides unified services to professional users. RIM network model foresees heterogeneous access networks coordinated by an integrated core network that provides technology independent access to control room and applications.
RIM ACCESS LAYER
Is composed by Leonardo narrowband infrastructures (TETRA and DMR) and third party broadband networks.
RIM CORE LAYER
- Built upon Leonardo CSP ecosystem provides:
- coordination and control functions for the integrated network
- core network services for TETRA and DMR
- standard MCX components and standard LMR-IWF for narrowband/broadband integration.
RIM APPLICATION LAYER
Contains multi-technology control room where LMR dispatching functions are extended to multi-technology environment and can be enriched with multi-media and video services.
Leonardo RIM solution value can be summarized in:
- Convergent approach for narrowband/broadband integration
- Unified user management and provisioning
- Unified multi-technology enabled control room providing voice messaging and location based services
- Standard based and legacy solutions coexistence
- Enhanced availability and reliability
- Enhanced security.
