Kodiak Networks and Ericsson have announced the launch of cloud-based push-to-talk (P2T) services in Europe. Last year, the services were launched in the USA.

Kodiak Networks and Ericsson have built a P2T platform for mobile network operators (MNOs) and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) so that they can offer P2T services to their enterprise and corporate customers.
 

This service allows operators to offer their customers the latest version of the P2T service – without the need for costly network infrastructure modifications.

In particular, organizations with mobile workforces – in sectors such as construction, hospitality, security, oil & gas, utilities, manufacturing, field services, education and transportation – can benefit from the speed, cost-effectiveness and convenience of this P2T service.
 
This is a next-generation, instant calling solution with advanced features, centralized online address book management, and security – all delivered over 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA/HSPA and Wi-Fi networks.
 
With P2T, users can carry a single device to conveniently access instant voice service, broadband data, worker protection, workforce management and mobile productivity applications. Our P2T service uses patented voice-transmission technology that leads the industry in call set-up and voice quality.
 
Bruce Lawler, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Kodiak Networks, says: “With our service, users can communicate with a large audience at the touch of a button using whichever networks are available – including 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA/HSPA and Wi-Fi networks. Ericsson is the right partner to help us bring the enhanced features and benefits of P2T to Europe.”
 
Luigi Migliaccio, Global Head of IT Managed Services at Ericsson, says: “This service has proved popular with operators and their customers in the US, and we are sure it will enjoy the same success in Europe. It’s the only carrier-grade P2T service that supports 4G networks, such a wide range of handsets and even PCs – all while offering great voice quality. Because it is based on a cloud service model, leveraging Ericsson’s data centers and managed services capabilities, it is easy to adopt this P2T service and immediately offer it to enterprises.”
 
The latest version of our P2T service offers features such as voice and signaling encryption, real-time presence, talker priority, a web-based Corporate Administration Tool (CAT), integrated Dispatch console and the ability to augment or replace Private Mobile Radio (PMR).