opportunity for POC solutions

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

 

1 The expense of maintaining legacy infrastructure is a critical burden

2 Delivering a PTT solution that can be installed on almost any device and will work across different commercial networks as well as WIFI is critical as many location have strong in-building WIFI solutions where cellular coverage often lags

3 The opportunity for PoC-enabled solutions and devices in the US is growing and is expected to reach almost 3 million unit shipments by 2019. Over the forecast period, the installed base of PoC end users is expected to grow from over 3 million active users in 2015 to almost 6 million users by 2019

4 A visible opportunity to use their existing LMR network and extending PTT functionality to more workers

5 Demand for broadband data applications is a significant catalyst for the adoption of smart devices among today’s workforce

6 The development of open interoperability standards and the improved quality of service and scalability offered by carrier-based PTT solutions are challenging the limitations of legacy PoC solutions.

Now, with the advent of next-generation 4G/LTE networks and the continued proliferation of smart mobile devices, the opportunity to provide PTT services across these and in-building WiFi networks is becoming a reality.  Augmenting those legacy PTT users with PoC users represents a significant opportunity.