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hybrid device will be deployed through Nedaa ’ s private mission-critical 4G network starting 2021 to achieve stronger and faster response in the area of public safety coordination . Government entities , security and public safety authorities , first responders , event organisers , operation management departments and personnel of organisations across all vital sectors can leverage the solutions ’ advanced features for a better communication support system .

Corporation , has signed a new partnership agreement with Airbus at GITEX Technology Week 2020 for the deployment of mission-critical communication solutions .

H . E . Mansoor Bu Osaiba , Chief Executive Officer of Nedaa , and Walid Lahoud , Head of Sales Middle East and North Africa for Secure Land Communications at Airbus , inked the agreement during a signing ceremony held at Nedaa ’ s pavilion , which also hosts Airbus .

As part of the partnership , Airbus ’ Tactilon Agnet 500 and 800 and the Tactilon Dabat

Tactilon Dabat , a 4G smartphone and a Tetra radio in one single device , is designed to enable users to smoothly transition between Tetra and LTE network services . The Tactilon Agnet 500 and 800 collaboration platforms , on the other hand , offers secure push-totalk and messaging services with accurate location tracking , voice and messaging , video sharing and other multimedia functions , allowing communication between different technologies of mission critical networks and devices .

ADDA , a government entity leading the Digital Transformation in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi , has announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with F5 , the leader in multi-cloud application security and delivery , to maximise the value of services provided by the company to government entities in Abu Dhabi .

The agreement , which was signed at GITEX Technology Week , is part of ADDA ’ s efforts aimed at leading the digital future of Abu Dhabi government and supporting Digital Transformation in the emirate by using the latest technologies , defining strategies , policies and standards and developing the digital infrastructure in partnership with the private and public sectors to enhance the effectiveness of government performance . F5 will also provide additional support to Abu Dhabi government entities , including training and awareness .

H . E Engineer Mohamed Abdel Hameed Al Askar , Director General of ADDA , said : “ We are delighted to collaborate with F5 , which comes in line with ADDA ’ s vision for leading the digital future of Abu Dhabi and strengthening cooperation between government entities and strategic partners to promote innovation in various areas of government services .” p

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