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Stanley Song, Vice President of Hytera, commented: “At Hytera, we are committed to supporting the Gulf region’s public safety goals by providing cutting-edge technology solutions. Our next-generation body cameras, powered by AI and 5G, reflect our dedication to delivering innovation and reliability. We are proud to align with the UAE’s and Saudi Arabia’s visions of leveraging smart technologies to enhance law enforcement capabilities and public safety. These solutions are tailored to the region’s unique needs, ensuring law enforcement agencies can operate with the highest level of efficiency and accountability.”

Hytera’s new-generation body cameras offer High-Quality Evidence Collection, ensuring optimal performance in diverse environments. With advanced image stabilization technology, they provide steady video even during high-motion activities, while the night vision capabilities guarantee clear footage in low-light scenarios. Equipped with a wide-angle lens, these body cameras capture a broader field of view, giving law enforcement greater coverage during operations.

In addition to their advanced recording capabilities, the body cameras provide Real-Time Communication functionalities. Not merely recording devices, they double as Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) radios, ensuring constant connectivity in mission-critical situations. These cameras come with AI-powered noise cancellation for clear audio, long battery life for extended field operations, and an IP68 rating, making them fully dustproof and waterproof, ideal for the region’s harsh environments. The facial and license plate recognition features further enhance their ability to provide quick and accurate data to the command centre, ensuring fast and precise suspect identification.

Hytera’s body camera solutions are built with Advanced Network Capabilities in mind, capitalizing on the rapid deployment of 4G and 5G networks in the Middle East. Leveraging these technologies, particularly the SC880 model’s 5G technology, enables faster transmission speeds, enhancing the efficiency of both data recording and live communication. The SC880 captures 4K ultra-high-definition footage with an extended pre/post-recording feature that lasts up to 300 seconds and allows for 15 hours of uninterrupted recording without the need for recharging. Additionally, these cameras capture crystal-clear audio within a 10-meter range, ensuring the reliability and integrity of evidence gathered on the field.

Hytera’s Digital Evidence Management (DEM) system is designed to offer the highest level of protection and efficiency for digital evidence in line with the region’s strict focus on data security. The DEM system ensures a secure, closed chain of evidence, from the moment of capture through to courtroom presentation. It provides enhanced operational efficiency through redaction features and remote device management, making it a critical tool for law enforcement and public safety users who require the highest standards of data integrity and security throughout the entire lifecycle of digital evidence.

The Gulf region, particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia, has seen a significant rise in the adoption of body camera technologies as part of a broader focus on public safety and transparency. Law enforcement agencies are increasingly relying on these devices to document interactions with the public and enhance accountability. The integration of AI-powered facial recognition technology has also become a game-changer, dramatically improving the efficiency of law enforcement operations, and enabling faster responses to real-time situations.

Hytera’s body camera solutions have already gained global recognition, with deployments in over 60 countries across diverse regions including Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Europe. This global success reinforces Hytera’s role as a trusted partner for law enforcement and public safety agencies worldwide.

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“Innovate for a Safer World”, Hytera’s latest brand campaign theme, also the theme for its exhibition at CCW2024, encapsulates what the leading critical communications solution provider is to present and convey. At its booth J10, Hytera will showcase its enduring mission to enhance operations safety and efficiency for various sectors through its technological innovation. The new products to be unveiled span its multiple product lines such as Body Worn Camera (BWC) and Digital Evidence Management (DEM), Push-to-talk over Cellular (PoC) and Mission Critical Services (MCS), Dual-mode radio, intrinsically safe two-way radio, and smartphone.

Stanley Song, head of Hytera UAE and VP of Hytera, expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming event, stating: “At the core of Hytera’s development is innovation – a driving force for unlocking new value and a fundamental pillar for fulfilling our commitment to those we serve. This is one of the many reasons we are excited to showcase our latest advancements at CCW2024 while engaging with industry professionals, exchanging ideas, and deepening our understanding of their needs. Our interactions with them will no doubt prove vital for driving our product development forward and reinforcing our commitment to creating a safer and more efficient world.”

Amongst the latest Hytera innovations to be unveiled at CCW 2024 is the SC880 5G Body Camera – a state-of-the-art smart device with Ultra High Definition (UHD) video recording and live streaming. Equipped with Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) technology and a high-power infrared LED light, the SC880 ensures stable and clear footage capture, whether in day or night conditions, serving as a critical component for revealing essential details during operations. Notable features include a single button push-to-talk (PTT) function which seamlessly transforms the camera into a two-way radio through Hytera PoC Solution, providing added versatility for users.

Hytera is one of the few providers that offers a complete body camera portfolio and DEM software at the same time, which makes it a strong player in the market. Its Cloud-native Digital Evidence Management Platform, a robust innovation designed for the efficient collection, storage, and automatic analysis of digital evidence from various sources, will surely garner attention from the public safety and security sector. Hytera DEM platform supports flexible and comprehensive evidence management suited for law enforcement and security industries.

The PDC5 Series Dual-mode Rugged Radio will also be on public display for the first time. Designed to provide seamless, dual-mode communication with superior audio quality and robust connectivity, the PDC5 Series is optimized for critical industries such as railways and security. This series of radios is essential for government institutions and businesses who want to leverage both Professional Mobile Radio (PMR) and LTE technologies.

Hytera will also spotlight three products from its Intrinsically Safe (IS) device portfolio, ideal for industries with operations in hazardous environments of explosive gas and combustible dust. These products include the PNC460U, a ruggedized smartphone with versatile PTT features and various data applications empowered by Android 12, as well as two-way radios PT890Ex and HP79XEx. The radios of TETRA and DMR protocols provide reliable voice calls optimized with AI-based noise cancellation in noisy industrial environments.

Tell us about your participation at CCW 2024. Which products and solutions will you be showcasing at the event?
We will showcase a comprehensive range of our professional communications technologies and solutions at CCW 2024. These include our intrinsically safe (IS) two-way radios and smartphones. Highlights here will include the PT890Ex IS TETRA portable radio and the PNC460U, an UL913-certified intrinsically safe and ruggedized PTT smartphone, which is compliant with 3GPP mission-critical standards and ensures safe and reliable connectivity for hazardous environments.

CCW will also see us showcase our latest 5G body camera solution, the SC880 – an intelligent device for UHD video recording and live streaming to support law enforcement, featuring EIS image stabilisation technology to capture stable footage. The latest Hytera Digital Evidence Management (DEM) will also take centre stage at the exhibition, it is a rich-feature platform designed to collect, store, query, and analyze digital evidence and supports centralized storage and AI features such as face mosaic and tracking, enhancing video processing capabilities.

Also on display will be our mission-critical services convergence-native and on-site fast deployment solutions for professional communications requirements. Hytera mission-critical Service (MCS) Convergence-native Solution, meticulously aligned with 3GPP mission-critical standards, is designed to address communication challenges in field operations. For users maintaining a narrowband network, the Hytera HyTalk platform offers various interconnection capabilities, ensuring smooth service migration to broadband PTT services. Additionally, the Hytera SmartOne command & dispatch system provides unified communication and dispatch services.

As for the On-site Fast Deployment Solution, it caters to critical voice/HD video communication, on-site command and dispatch needs for first responders during rescue missions. Designed for rapid deployment, independent of external infrastructure, and scalable, it offers high ingress protection, security, and reliability. This solution proves invaluable to PPDR personnel during disaster relief and emergency response missions.

What are your expectations from the event this year?
We are excited to be participating at CCW2024 and look forward to engaging with industry professionals and end users. This will allow us to exchange ideas, foster deeper connections, and gain valuable insights that help shape our product development strategy moving forward.

What will be your theme of participation at CCW 2024?
Our theme for this year’s CCW is ‘Innovate for a Safer World’. The world is ever more in need of connectivity, especially at critical moments. Hytera takes pride in empowering professionals from business-critical and mission-critical sectors with new features, new products, and new solutions. Together, we are making the world a more efficient and safer place with reliable connectivity of voice, video, and data.

Whether it’s the optimising of a push-to-talk feature or the architecting of a private communications system from the ground up, we cherish new ideas from our team, partners, and users and turn them into product and solution improvement. Whether it’s for a school bus driver or a police on patrol, we believe every single step in perfecting the technology will deliver an impact in efficient and safe operations.

How have your regional strategies changed in recent months?
As we mark a decade of Middle Eastern operations in 2024, our strategy to drive regional digital transformation has been further enhanced because the Middle East is a land of immense promise and technological advancement. In the coming decade and beyond, we will continue to be a steadfast partner in driving digital transformation across the region and work even more intricately with local governments and organizations to achieve our objectives. Our commitment to this endeavor remains unwavering and we look forward to helping realize the full potential of the Middle East’s digital future through proactive collaboration and next-generation products and solutions delivery.

Do you plan to run any online engagements such as webinars and offline engagements such as tech talks, demos, keynotes, and so on, alongside CCW 2024?
We will hold product and solution demos at our booth J10 while our experts and engineers will also attend the show to exchange ideas and answer questions end users may have.

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Kenneth Liang, Country Manager of Hytera UAE said, “We are pleased to participate in the World Police Summit and showcase our range of solutions for a global stage. Cities and regions in the Middle East are advancing at a truly rapid pace and it is crucial that they adopt innovative solutions to strengthen public safety and security. At Hytera, we are committed to developing advanced solutions that help law enforcement organisations improve public safety. This year marks our tenth year in the region, and we are constantly striving towards expanding our presence here. We hope this year to be an incredible one and be able to achieve more significant feats.”

The company offers reliable and effective communications solutions and technologies that cater to the various requirements of its customers across the region through a sales network that spans the Gulf and North African countries, Turkey, and several other Arab-speaking countries. For the past 30 years, Hytera has been focusing on the PMR industry and developing its diverse product ecosystem that encompasses the entire law enforcement sector. The solutions increased the accountability and transparency of law enforcement agencies while also enhancing safety and efficiency.

Furthermore, it has been working together with the Abu Dhabi Police and Customs departments to launch two innovative programs since 2021.  The Abu Dhabi Police is recognized as one of the leading police forces worldwide for its advanced technologies, innovative initiatives, and high-quality services. Through the deployment of Hytera body cameras, the Abu Dhabi Police aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and professionalism in police operations.

Hytera has been assisting in the transformation of law enforcement activities and operations in the Emirates through a variety of reliable communications solutions and modern applications. Together with its committed team of experts and innovative solutions, Hytera continues to provide efficient and secure communications for companies and organizations across the Middle East.

PNC560 comes with dual-SIM 5G/LTE, providing greater flexibility for smooth voice calls, ultra-clear video streaming, and lightning-fast transfer of large files, anytime and anywhere. The PNC560 employs a multi-layer security mechanism through secure boot, hardware tamper-proof and software tamper-proof, safe box, and Smart MDM to provide comprehensive data protection. Furthermore, the PNC560 serves dual purposes for it enables isolation between business data and personal data, guaranteeing both business security and personal privacy.

The PNC560 supports dedicated 3GPP MCS service QCIs and 40ms short MSP for eMBMS service. The device complies with the latest 3GPP Release features through the HyTalk MC product, ensuring first responders are given the highest priority available over commercial users. The PNC560 has a dedicated PTT button to realize real-time communication and a 3-watt ultra-linear dual-speaker to deliver loud, clear audio. The AI-based noise cancellation, echo reduction, and wind noise cancellation help improve speech clarity.

The PNC560 is ultra-tough to cope with even the harshest work environments. Rated with IP68, the PNC560 is drop-resistant from 1.5 meters and can be submerged under 1.2 meters of water for 60 minutes. Fitted with industry-leading scanner heads, the PNC560 can capture 1-D or 2-D bar codes in milliseconds from near contact to 24 in./ 60 cm away. For public safety, transportation, first responders, and logistics users, the PNC560 is compatible with various third-party applications, such as Police Mobile App, Airport Management Systems, etc. It can be combined with other Hytera terminals to perform multiple tasks, ensuring safe and reliable communication in any scenario.