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CTS and TASSTA Partnership Combines Mission Critical Push-to-Talk Communications with Private Wireless Networks for Enterprise Deployment
Enterprises in need of mission-critical voice and video communications in industrial or campus settings can now take advantage of the new partnership between CTS and TASSTA. CTS’s capabilities to design, build and operate private 4G and 5G wireless networks are combined with TASSTA’s mission-critical communications platform.
Enterprises in need of mission-critical voice and video communications in industrial or campus settings can now take advantage of the new partnership between CTS and TASSTA. CTS’s capabilities to design, build and operate private 4G and 5G wireless networks are combined with TASSTA’s mission-critical communications platform that offers industry-leading push-to-talk, push-to-video, indoor location, and man-down detection features. The combined offer provides a comprehensive managed service for oil, gas, utilities, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, and other industries where worker communications and safety are vital.
MARLBOROUGH, MA, March 18, 2021 – Communication Technology Services LLC (CTS) and TASSTA, the Germany-based leader in mission-critical communications over wireless networks, announced today a new strategic partnership that combines CTS’s private 4G LTE and 5G wireless networks running on CBRS spectrum with a mission-critical push-to-talk communications solution from TASSTA. The TASSTA offering vastly improves upon traditional LMR push-to-talk radio through enhanced features such as real-time video, automated man-down monitoring, and indoor location tracking. The TASSTA solution includes feature-rich dispatching console software, applications for both Android and Apple smartphones, as well as supporting low-cost, dedicated communications devices.
The agreement makes it possible for oil, gas, utilities, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, and similar enterprises to easily deploy both the wireless network and the communications platform. CTS has nationwide capabilities for the design, delivery, and ongoing operation of high-performance 4G/5G private wireless networks using the CBRS radio spectrum. TASSTA has been delivering on European government agencies’ requirements for advanced features in push-to-talk communications such as:
• Push-to-video
• High precision indoor location of workers
• Automated detection of a fall or injury
With the new partnership, the power of the TASSTA communications platform and CTS private wireless networks are available as a turnkey service for the U.S. market. A presentation on the combined service is available on YouTube.
“Interactive voice communications are elevated to a new standard for the industry with the TASSTA platform,” stated Dean Fresonke, VP of Channel Development at CTS. “With CTS’s private wireless managed service, customers can take full advantage of the power of TASSTA’s next-generation communications platform.”
“We are extremely excited about this partnership as it provides our customers with a true mission-critical grade network infrastructure that can be paired with our solutions. CTS’s operational capability and presence throughout the United States also enhances TASSTA’s ability to provide the right support when needed and provide our company with a unique strategic advantage in traditional critical infrastructure market segments such as utilities, oil & gas, transportation, and manufacturing,” said Carlos Fernandez Alonso, VP Sales with TASSTA.
About Communication Technology Services LLC
Communication Technology Services (CTS) is the industry leader in DAS, small cells, Wi-Fi, and private wireless networks, having successfully deployed over 9,000 wireless networks nationwide. Leveraging its three decades of experience, CTS designs, deploys, manages, and supports networks of virtually all types, across all major industry verticals. Utilizing its state-of-the-art network design center, network operations center and nationwide workforce of over 400 employees, CTS has evolved to become the premier provider of DAS, small cell and private LTE/5G networks to enterprise and public sector clients, delivering both turn-key implementations and end-to-end managed services. www.cts1.com
Media Contact:
Kate Sheehy
ksheehy@cts1.com
817-291-1371
About TASSTA Inc.
TASSTA Inc. is the subsidiary of TASSTA GmbH from Germany. TASSTA has over 10 years of experience offering mission-critical communication solutions over broadband networks oriented to both commercial and public safety users, with projects and partners in over 40 countries including the United States. TASSTA continues to lead the industry by being fully involved and supporting the 3GPP Mission Critical Communications standard over LTE. www.tassta.com
Media Contact:
Morlin Giebel
mg@tassta.com
(917) 816-4057
CTS Acquires ClearSky Technologies to Create a Comprehensive Offering of In-building Wireless Solutions and Private LTE and 5G Managed Services
Through the acquisition of ClearSky Technologies, Communications Technology Services, known as CTS across the wireless industry, is significantly expanding its managed services portfolio. CTS now provides managed private LTE and 5G wireless network services to the enterprise market through use of the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS).
CTS Acquires ClearSky Technologies to Create a Comprehensive Offering of In-building Wireless Solutions and Private LTE and 5G Managed Services
MARLBOROUGH, MA, January 21, 2021 - Communication Technology Services, a U.S. provider of in-building and campus wireless solutions, has acquired ClearSky Technologies, based out of Orlando, Florida.
ClearSky offers an array of innovative managed services that enable the planning, deploying, and managing of wireless communications and was an early entrant into the private wireless network space with a number of deployments in industries such as warehousing and hospitality.
The acquisition provides Communication Technology Services a strong foundation of network solutions and expertise that is critical to the successful deployment of private LTE and 5G networks.
In addition, ClearSky’s Forte product provides a unique ability to accelerate the integration of Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) deployments into carrier networks.
“ClearSky’s managed services portfolio coupled with CTS’ national scale and long history of engineering, designing, constructing and servicing in-building wireless networks positions us to provide a valuable and inclusive suite of services to the private wireless network marketplace,” said CTS Chief Executive Officer John Tegan, III.
The wireless industry is seeing two significant shifts - the need for greater indoor cellular coverage for mission critical applications and the ability for enterprises to deploy their own private LTE and 5G networks. ClearSky’s unique managed service solutions coupled with CTS’ world class wireless network design and construction capabilities makes it possible for CTS to bring both public and private wireless services into any building in the U.S.
“The ClearSky team is very excited to join the CTS family. Combining ClearSky's product offerings with CTS' nationwide footprint and deployment expertise will give us a massive competitive advantage in the emerging private wireless network markets," said ClearSky Chief Executive Officer Mike Roudi. Mike will join the CTS management team and lead its managed services business.
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About Communication Technology Services
Communication Technology Services, known in the industry as CTS, is the industry leader and a trusted integrator for all major wireless service providers, having successfully deployed over 9,000 distributed antenna systems nationwide. With over three decades of history, CTS is designing, building, managing, servicing and consulting on DAS projects, large and small, across all vertical markets nationwide. Building upon its robust experience and knowledge in general contracting, project management and structured cabling, CTS has evolved into the premier provider of services for the wireless industry including DAS, wireless LAN, and private network/small cell solutions integrating public safety, commercial cellular and other wireless technologies to provide world-class communication systems.
Media Contact:
Communication Technology Services
Kate Sheehy
ksheehy@cts1.com
817-291-1371
The New Utility
In the United States today, it is estimated that more than 85 percent of adults between the ages of 18 and 49 own a smart phone. This percentage will continue to grow each year until traditional landlines and cell phones are obsolete.
Communication Technology Services helps property owners integrate wireless communications
In the United States today, it is estimated that more than 85 percent of adults between the ages of 18 and 49 own a smart phone. This percentage will continue to grow each year until traditional landlines and cell phones are obsolete. We expect and depend on wireless voice and data to be available everywhere all the time in both our personal and professional lives.
Wireless Communication
It is estimated that 80% of all wireless voice calls originate inside a building. As a result, most commercial properties need to make sure that they are providing exceptional wireless communications infrastructure to their tenants and/or customers. This is no longer a luxury, but a necessity, much like electricity or running water.
“This is no longer a luxury, but a necessity, much like electricity or running water. ”
The best way for a building owner to provide the necessity of wireless communication service is through the installation of a distributed antenna system, commonly referred to in the industry as a DAS. Simply put, a DAS is a collection of antennas placed in strategic locations throughout a building or outdoor space, designed to provide enhanced coverage and reliability than that offered by the wireless service providers’ cell towers.
An Industry Leader
Communication Technology Services, known in the industry as CTS, is the industry leader and a trusted integrator for all of the major wireless service providers, having successfully deployed over 6,000 distributed antenna systems nationwide. With almost three decades of history, CTS is designing, building, managing, servicing and consulting on DAS projects, large and small, across all vertical markets nationwide.