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RBDF signs deal for audio-visual system

Fri, May 28th 2021, 05:54 PM
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THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force is advancing in modernisation and efficiency after signing contracts yesterday for an audio-visual integration system and expert maintenance training for the upkeep of its fleet.

Multimedia Technology Ltd signed a contract with RBDF worth $939,619.10 to provide the force with an audio-visual system.
#“Currently, decentralised Royal Bahamas Defence Force operations are disadvantaged when vessels are out of cell phone range, patrolling our extensive 100,000 square miles of sovereign waters,” Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said.
#“Whilst they are able to make use of expensive satellite phone systems for audio connections, they are unable to transmit video footage. This new software makes it possible to now transmit both audio as well as video footage in real time, as any arrest, incident or operation dictates. This information can be viewed and accessed at any command centre under the Ministry of National Security’s purview to create a common operating picture for various law enforcement officials.
#“As a part of this contract, Multimedia Technology will be installing enabling technology on various RBDF satellite bases around the Bahamas including Ragged Island, Inagua, RBDF and select RBPF operating centres in and several areas in New Providence under a two-year contract that is costing the government $939,619.10.”
#Rudolph Walker, CEO Multimedia Technologies Ltd, said this system will connect all RBDF bases.
#“This platform is going to be located at the Coral Harbour Base,” Mr Walker explained. “The purpose of this platform is to allow for the Royal Bahamas Defence Force to establish secure connectivity to all its remote bases. The network will be used to transport sensitive intelligence data within the organisation as well as provide connectivity to all relevant government agencies such as Royal Bahamas Police Force, NEMA, BPL, Customs, Immigration, etcetera. I would like to thank the Ministry of National Security and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force for the opportunity to partner with Multimedia Technology to deliver such state-of-the-art technologies.”
#The RBDF signed a service agreement contract for over $5.5m with Damen Shipyards yesterday as well.

Multimedia Technology Ltd signed a contract with RBDF worth $939,619.10 to provide the force with an audio-visual system.

“Currently, decentralised Royal Bahamas Defence Force operations are disadvantaged when vessels are out of cell phone range, patrolling our extensive 100,000 square miles of sovereign waters,” Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said.

“Whilst they are able to make use of expensive satellite phone systems for audio connections, they are unable to transmit video footage. This new software makes it possible to now transmit both audio as well as video footage in real time, as any arrest, incident or operation dictates. This information can be viewed and accessed at any command centre under the Ministry of National Security’s purview to create a common operating picture for various law enforcement officials.

“As a part of this contract, Multimedia Technology will be installing enabling technology on various RBDF satellite bases around the Bahamas including Ragged Island, Inagua, RBDF and select RBPF operating centres in and several areas in New Providence under a two-year contract that is costing the government $939,619.10.”

Rudolph Walker, CEO Multimedia Technologies Ltd, said this system will connect all RBDF bases.

“This platform is going to be located at the Coral Harbour Base,” Mr Walker explained. “The purpose of this platform is to allow for the Royal Bahamas Defence Force to establish secure connectivity to all its remote bases. The network will be used to transport sensitive intelligence data within the organisation as well as provide connectivity to all relevant government agencies such as Royal Bahamas Police Force, NEMA, BPL, Customs, Immigration, etcetera. I would like to thank the Ministry of National Security and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force for the opportunity to partner with Multimedia Technology to deliver such state-of-the-art technologies.”

The RBDF signed a service agreement contract for over $5.5m with Damen Shipyards yesterday as well.

 

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