Redmond, WA– Zetron, a provider of mission-critical communications solution worldwide, and Simoco, specialists in innovative radio systems and services, have completed successful joint testing of Zetron’s MAX Dispatch system utilising the Project 25 (P25) Digital Fixed Station Interface (DFSI) with Simoco’s P25 conventional network. The success of the testing confirms the ability of the MAX Dispatch console and Simoco’s network to integrate and perform seamlessly together.

“We are very pleased that our partnership with Simoco has yielded such positive results,” said Ranjan Bhagat, V.P. and General Manager of Zetron Australasia. “The effort illustrates the benefits that result when manufacturers develop solutions that adhere to open standards. It also underscores Zetron’s ongoing support of open-standards-based solutions and willingness to work with other manufacturers to make them available to customers.”

Andy Grimmett, Head of Product Strategy for Simoco added: “Simoco and Zetron’s working relationship spans a number of years and recognizes the importance and value of working with manufacturers to pass on the long-term benefits of such partnerships to customers. The success of this test further amplifies and supports Simoco’s long-term commitment to open standards and to creating a level playing field for critical-communication users.

MAX Dispatch is the second Zetron console system to utilise the DFSI with Simoco’s conventional network. Live demonstrations of Zetron’s Advanced Communications (AcomEVO) System utilising the DFSI with a Simoco conventional radio network were featured at the Project 25 Interest Group (PTIG) booth at the 2013 International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) in Las Vegas, NV.

About Zetron (www.zetron.com)

For over 30 years, Zetron has been providing mission-critical communications solutions to customers in public safety, transportation, utilities, manufacturing, healthcare and business. With offices in the U.S.A., U.K., Australia and numerous field locations, Zetron supports a worldwide network of resellers, system integrators and distributors. This gives Zetron a global reach as well as a local presence in the regions it serves. Zetron has installed thousands of systems and over 20,000 console operator positions worldwide. Zetron is a wholly owned subsidiary of JVC Kenwood Corporation.

About Simoco Group

With a history of over 70 years of radio engineering excellence, Simoco (part of TTG) develops digital radio systems and IP communications using its expertise in trusted standards such as Digital Mobile Radio (DMR), P25 and Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA). Through our integrated communications solutions, we support the operational needs of companies around the world and across five key markets: public safety & security, utilities, natural resources, transport, and government & public infrastructure. Simoco has four regional businesses: Simoco EMEA, Simoco Americas, Simoco Asia Pacific and Simoco Australasia.