Hytera Communications (SZSE: 002583), a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, showcased its innovative unified communications solution at AfricaCom 2024. Held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from November 12 to 14, AfricaCom 2024, Africa's largest tech and telco event connected top telecom professionals to share knowledge, build connections, and inspire the greater telecommunications community to work towards accelerating Africa's digital journey.

At AfricaCom 2024, Hytera focused on mission-critical applications with a robust lineup, featuring Digital Mobile Radios (DMR), TETRA, and Emergency Deployment solutions, widely utilized across Africa's public safety, petrochemical, mining, and transportation sectors. Hytera also showcased Integrated Command and Control, mission-critical  Push-to-talk over Cellular (PoC), offering seamless multimedia connectivity.

Hytera’s Body-worn Camera (BWC) lineup introduced the SC780 4G model, which integrates with push-to-talk and control center systems, enhancing evidence management. Hytera’s Mobile Device Management (MDM) feature offers secure device control over WLAN and LTE networks, allowing for remote updates, key management, and comprehensive security for large-scale operations.

The showcased solutions have garnered significant attention for their ability to address the diverse communication needs of critical sectors across Africa. From mission-critical radios and emergency deployment solutions to integrated command and control systems, these innovative technologies demonstrate Hytera’s commitment to enhancing public safety, operational efficiency, and inter-agency collaboration.

Hytera Unified Communications (UC) solution is designed to integrate advanced technologies with existing systems in South Africa and enhance public safety operations across the region. The solution seamlessly integrates DMR and TETRA standard portable two-way radios, state-of-the-art BWC, PoC, and command and control center, offering a robust and comprehensive communication system for law enforcement, emergency services, and other mission-critical sectors.

Hytera's unified communications solution is tailored to address the distinct challenges faced by public safety agencies in Africa, offering:

• Improved situational awareness: Real-time data sharing for better collaboration and informed decision-making.

• Enhanced operational efficiency: Streamlined workflows and faster response times.

• Enhanced public safety: Improved communication and coordination across agencies.

• Cost-effective scalablity: An affordable platform that adapts to the specific needs of African organisations.

• The solution's innovative features include:

• Multi-system intercommunication: Seamless integration with various private and public networks for enhanced interoperability.

• Advanced voice processing: Superior voice quality, noise cancellation, and echo cancellation for clear communication.

• Unified dispatching: Comprehensive management of communication channels.

• Rich multimedia capabilities: Support for audio, video, and location services for enhanced situational awareness.

“Creating smarter and safer cities requires advanced communication solutions,” said Mark Zheng, Director of Hytera Southern Africa. “Hytera's unified communications platform empowers first responders with real-time information, enhanced collaboration, and improved decision-making capabilities. By fostering seamless communication and coordination, our technology plays a vital role in creating safer and more resilient communities across Africa. Our mission-critical services ensure reliable and secure communication for critical operations, safeguarding public safety and security.”