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Excelerate Technology Awarded a Co-funded ESA Contract to Deliver Advanced Robotic Security Solution for UK National Infrastructure Excelerate Technology has been awarded a co-funded contract by the European Space Agency Business Applications and Space Solutions (ESA BASS) program to build and demonstrate an innovative, automated robotic response system for perimeter security at a critical UK national infrastructure site. Critical national infrastructure Co-funded by ESA BASS and supported by the UK Space Agency, Project OVERVIEW demonstrates how space-enabled assets can directly solve safety challenges, integrating satellite communications with ground and aerial robotics to protect critical national infrastructure. When perimeter alarms trigger, the system coordinates ground robots and aerial drones to rapidly deploy and investigate incidents. Supported by Excelerate’s resilient satellite and cellular connectivity, the system ensures uninterrupted, real-time data transmission between robotic platforms and both on-site and remote security control centres, even in challenging operational environments. Deploying human responders As part of the trial, Project OVERVIEW will leverage the Nokia Drone Networks 'drone-in-a-box' system. Deployed in an automated, weather-resistant docking station, the aerial drone can launch autonomously to provide Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) surveillance. By combining Nokia’s industrial drone technology with Excelerate’s hybrid satellite and cellular connectivity, the system ensures seamless video and data streaming back to security teams even if terrestrial communications are compromised. By reaching alarm locations rapidly, the autonomous system allows security teams to identify and assess high-risk situations from a safe distance before deploying human responders. Advanced connectivity experience "As a technology developer and systems integrator, this project brings our advanced connectivity experience together with innovative robotics to solve a real-world challenge," said Bethan Evans, Chief Operating Officer at Excelerate Technology. "Critical national infrastructure is a global priority for protection. Working closely with infrastructure operators puts us in the best position to build and demonstrate impactful solutions utilising the right technology for the situation." "ESA Space Solutions are pleased to support Excelerate Technology in developing innovative applications which leverage Satellite Communication to improve safety of critical infrastructure." – Maria Zaretskaya, Space Applications Officer at European Space Agency.

Cloud Gateway, a provider of flexible networking and security services announces that it has surpassed 100 customers and is well on its way to supporting 150 organisations with its Secure Access Secure Edge (SASE) platform. UK’s first SASE platform Cloud Gateway created the UK’s first SASE platform just over six years ago, to provide organisations with an alternative way to securely connect their clouds, data centres, sites, and users.  Since then, it has helped organisations at the heart of the private and the public sectors to resiliently transform their networks and keep pace with change. Flexible network and security solutions Cloud Gateway’s customers span financial services, government, healthcare, and bluelight services Cloud Gateway’s customers span financial services, government, healthcare, and blue light services. Its highly agile SASE platform reduces complexity, supporting the Department for Environmental Food & Rural Affairs, HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS), Avon and Somerset Police, and one of the UK’s largest insurance companies, to utilise flexible network and security solutions, without compromising performance. Reliable and stable service The company’s very first customer was the Ministry of Justice. David Fielding at HMCTS, explains, "Cloud Gateway has provided us with a very reliable and stable service." "Their pre-engagement work for additional products and services is excellent; always ensuring open discussions around our actual needs to make sure that we get the right products in place for our modernisation journey."  SASE adoption strategy Cloud Gateway will provide secure access to the HSCN which enables seamless real-time data transfer between the devices The market for SASE is growing and Gartner suggests that more than 50 percent of organisations will have a SASE adoption strategy in place by 2025. More recently, Cloud Gateway partnered with Excelerate Technology which specialises in providing connectivity to emergency vehicles and mobile command centres.  Cloud Gateway will provide secure access to the Health and Social Care Network (HSCN), which enables seamless real-time data transfer between the devices on board the ambulance to the clinical leads at alternative locations. Cloud-based, blue light services Joel Johnson, Technical Manager at Excelerate Technology, explains, “We are excited to be a part of this first-of-its-kind project exploring resilient connectivity for the cloud-based, blue light services of the future." "Being on Cloud Gateway’s platform means that the foundations have been laid to enable future interoperability across blue light service." Secure, scalable connectivity We chose to partner with Cloud Gateway because of their extensive experience working with the police" "Shared goals and values are the foundation of any successful relationship. We chose to partner with Cloud Gateway because of their extensive experience working with the police and other blue light sectors." "Cloud Gateway’s reputation as a trusted HSCN network provider and their ability to rapidly deliver secure, scalable connectivity has been crucial to this project.”  Doing networks differently For Cloud Gateway, this customer milestone coincides with a period of high growth. In the last three years, the company has increased its headcount by 81 percent across its hubs in London, The North, and East Anglia, with plans to support its team to grow alongside its customer base. Justin Day, co-founder and CEO of Cloud Gateway concludes, “Cloud Gateway was launched to do networks differently and move away from the expensive lock-in contracts and poor service that is still prevalent in the telecommunications sector today." Cloud-build platform "Through secure connectivity, our approach helps organisations to build the digital foundations they need. The demand for our cloud-build platform demonstrates that customers want flexibility and choice when it comes to reaching their goals what they don’t want is to be weighed down by the technical and commercial bottlenecks that stifle transformation." "The Cloud Gateway board has made the strategic decision to invest in the blue light sector because we care passionately about making a difference by transforming citizen lives and the wider public sector for the better.”

6,433 visitors attended The Emergency Services Show 2016, including a 45% increase in overseas visitors Last week’s Emergency Services Show was the biggest in its 10-year history and provided a fascinating insight to the UK’s fast-evolving emergency services industry. The move to the larger Hall 5 at the NEC enabled the organisers to offer more free learning and networking opportunities than ever before, with over 80 free seminar sessions, numerous CPD workshops and skills stations, live demonstrations and water rescue displays on the Pendigo Lake directly outside the exhibition hall. A record number of 6,433 visitors were attracted which included a 45 per cent increase in overseas visitors. Exhibiting at the event, Alex Creamer, Head of Business Development at Steroplast Healthcare Ltd said, “It’s a great gateway to the emergency services sector. You are covering everything from coastguards to the police to the military. There’s a wide range of buyers here including emergency services from abroad.” Introducing innovative features The event broke new ground with features dedicated to drones and ICT innovation, and a new “show within a show” which showcased the work of the fire and rescue services in the areas of health, well-being and prevention for the first time. Supported by the Fire Kills campaign and Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA), Home Safety 2016 comprised a free two-day seminar programmer and a dedicated exhibition showcasing specialist equipment for the safe home. "The Emergency Services Show was an outstanding success for us at Dechoker Europe Ltd and our distributors, Pro-Trainings Europe and Community Heartbeat Trust" Over 20 per cent of the 460 exhibition stands were taken by new exhibitors. These included WASP Rescue. The Warning Alarm for Stability Protection (WASP) was most recently deployed on the high profile bridge collapse on the M20 to monitor the remaining pier to ensure rescue workers were protected during the recovery and clean up phase. Co-founder of WASP Rescue, Matt Keogh said, “This was our first ever show. There were a lot of people there who need this equipment and I could spend six months travelling the country to speak to all the people I have spoken to in the last two days – fire services from all over the UK… It’s money well spent in my opinion.” Another company making its UK debut was Dechoker. Director of European Operations, Alan Walton said, “The Emergency Services Show was an outstanding success for us at Dechoker Europe Ltd and our distributors, Pro-Trainings Europe and Community Heartbeat Trust. The level of interest in our life-saving Dechoker Anti-Choking Device was phenomenal! We will certainly be present at the 2017 show.” Emergency service collaborations Successful partnerships between the emergency services and other agencies were showcased within the seminar programmes and on the exhibition stands. In the Learning Zone (curated and inspired by JESIP and the National Operational Guidance Programme) senior figures from the fire, police and ambulance services shared their experiences of co-responding to incidents including the Bosley Mill fire, Christmas 2015 floods and Shoreham air crash. Meanwhile at the entrance to the show, Excelerate handed over a joint command unit to Northamptonshire Police and Fire and Rescue Service. The new command unit will provide a base for commanders when in attendance at large scale or major incidents. All of Excelerate’s integrated technologies have been designed to facilitate joint working, while enhancing operational efficiency and further supporting resilience for Northamptonshire’s incident response capability. With the Government's drive towards greater collaboration and sharing of resources across the emergency services, this new joint command unit is at the forefront of this transition. "This year’s event perfectly captured the spirit ofcollaboration between the emergency services and thevital role played by new technologies" In the ICT Innovation Theatre, the session on the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) presented by the Home Office, Motorola and EE attracted a great deal of interest. ESMCP is the programmer to replace Airwave and provide integrated critical voice and broadband data services for the three emergency services. Learning opportunities The College of Paramedics area was expanded this year enabling over 700 people to attend the CPD sessions on the first day alone. Elsewhere the new Trauma Care & Education Zone offered further CPD opportunities through four skills stations covering airway management, hemorrhage control, splinting and immobilisation and burns. Physio Control’s own Learning Centre also proved very popular. David Brown, Event Director for The Emergency Services Show said, “The Emergency Services Show represents the UK’s largest multi-agency gathering, and it continues to grow. This year’s event perfectly captured the spirit of collaboration between the emergency services and the vital role played by new technologies. We were delighted with the way in which our new features and exhibitors were received and are grateful for the support of the many organisations and sponsors who have helped us to ensure the show evolves each year. We are already brimming with ideas of how we can further build on this for next year’s event.” The Emergency Services Show will return to Hall 5 at the NEC from 20th to 21st September 2017. Save