EADS N.V. - EADS Defence & Security ensures secure radio communications during Beijing Games

The digital radio TETRA network provided by EADS Defence & Security played a vital role in the Grand Beijing Olympic Games, the world's biggest sports event that has just dropped the curtain.

The Beijing JustTop digital radio network (Beijing Government Shared TETRA network) mainly served the government and municipal committee, public security officers (such as traffic police and armed police), first-aid medical workers, urban management organizations, water conservancy departments and the Beijing Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (BOCOG) staff.

The Beijing JustTop Network is the largest TETRA network in Asia and the largest city wide TETRA network in the world. It supplied seamless and secure radio communications services for all Olympic venues (competition and non-competition venues as well as training ones), all Olympic-related organizations, and all main traffic arteries in the city of Beijing and environs. Its various client-oriented applications and services make it one of the most advanced TETRA networks on earth.

Nearly 90,000 users have employed the Beijing JustTop network to guarantee successful and safe running of the Games. The network is operated by Beijing JustTop Network Communications, Ltd., for whom EADS Defence & Security is the key partner and TETRA solution provider.

During the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, the network was in full swing, ensuring excellent communications for all. The power of the network was demonstrated by its smooth and seamless operation during the ceremony, with about 1,600,000 calls made that day.

“Such a grand sports event requires the best communication flow. That is why we required utmost reliability and efficiency from our choice of TETRA digital radio network. It is proven that the network and the technical support provided by EADS Defence & Security is outstanding, and this has played a vital role in the communication and event management of the Beijing Olympic Games“, Said Pan Feng, director of Beijing Government Network Administration Centre.

"An event of such importance demands a network that enables rapid, effective communication and cooperation between public security officers, police, fire brigade and first-aid medical workers," explains Su Zhenze, President of Beijing JustTop Network Communications Ltd. "The TETRA communication system provided by EADS Defence & Security is the answer. And to be prepared for the high risks associated with the event, EADS Secure networks put together an experienced service team as support for Beijing JustTop. The all-round cooperation between both sides secured the smoothness of network operations."

Jean-Marc Nasr, President, EADS Secure Networks, said: “Our teams in several countries have prepared a perfect response to the high risks and challenges associated with this high-profile event viewed by millions of people around the globe. Our dedicated service has meant that the users have been able to focus on their own core mission. We are honoured to have played a part in the smooth running of the Games.”

EADS Defence & Security has also equipped the Beijing Capital International Airport with a TETRA network specially designed to meet the needs for flawless logistic operations during the games. The system coverage spans from the exterior of the airport to the interior of Terminals 1, 2 and 3, as well as over the major office buildings. It primarily serves the airlines and ground service departments. Thanks to its high reliability and security, the TETRA network has successfully safeguarded the goods transportation during the Games as well as the arrivals and departures of BOCOG staff, athletes, and other passengers from all over the world.

A third EADS Defence & Security -supplied network serves the public security in Tianjin, and a fourth in Hong Kong ensured the secure communications during the Olympic equestrian events.

EADS Defence & Security ensures secure radio communications during Beijing Games

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