In a review of almost every significant Emergency Management / Public Safety incident of recent years, it has been identified that improving communications, particularly between different relief and security agencies is a key issue in improving response.
The Mercury system from Trilogy provides interoperability between all forms of radio, and telephony and wired communications to provide direct links between Command Centers and units on the ground. A range of control panels (including PC based "virtual") are available together with a comprehensive range of interfaces to other equipment. Mercury units can be interconnected over almost any IP network that may be dedicated or shared with other traffic.
A unique feature is the ability to provide reachback from the operational area to Command headquarters via low cost IP satellite links.
Deployment is fast and simple making Mercury a firm favourite with personnel on the ground. Mercury was among the first comms systems to be deployed during the recent Katrina and Rita hurricane disasters enabling US National Guard units to communicate and co-operate with other agencies.