Back in 2016, EENA and ETSI launched the first Next Generation 112 (NG112) Emergency Communications Plugtests. 5 years later, we’re going intercontinental. As today marks the kick-off of the fourth NG112 Plugtests, we look at why the event is so important and how it has evolved over the years.
Tomorrow’s ambulance – Technology: ally or enemy?
Technology is changing the world at a breakneck speed. In this ‘global village’, where everything is intertwined and everyone can interact, challenges are increasing in different fields of society. The public safety sector is no exception. What trends and opportunities are beginning to emerge? What are the challenges and threats that arise?
Cybersecurity: preparedness & prevention
We don’t need to tell you that 2020 was a challenging year for emergency services on many fronts. While health professionals worked tirelessly to fight the outbreak of COVID-19, it soon became clear that hackers and other malicious online actors will not rest during this global crisis. The importance of cybersecurity for emergency organisations became clearer than ever before.