Connecting command and control with field personnel and information sources on a common network actually requires a 'network of networks' in order to provide relevant, high-quality information in real-time. But, these systems do not have to be new installations. Connecting established stand-alone, discrete systems together not only enhances situational awareness but can also save a lot on operational budgets.
Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) avoids the creation of large-scale, stand-alone "silo" systems, e.g. single purpose networks. Ericsson's approach is to interoperability is to integrate new or existing systems in a modular, building block fashion to create a collaboration of communication systems.
Collaborative communication provides rapid collation of relevant data from a variety of sources for rapid and accurate information dissemination to relevant personnel in a format familiar to the user. Ericsson's solutions for collaborative communication incorporate these capabilities; as well as features for adaptability, interoperability, cost efficiency and the opportunity for evolutionary growth.
