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RefeRence case: THe fInnIsH Defence fORces
Ascom (Switzerland) Ltd.
freiburgstrasse 251
cH-3018 Berne
T + 41 31 999 24 72
f + 41 31 999 16 82
securitysolutions@ascom.ch
www.ascom.com/securitysolutions
Advantages for the Finnish Defence Forces
In urgent situations a quick response is needed. The ascom access node
can be easily moved from one location to another. On the other hand, the
ascom access node uses internationally standardized interfaces and
commercial technology which makes it a cost effective solution. "The ascom
access node can be used to integrate almost any systems. When the system
changes, only a change of interfaces is required. There is no need for cust-
omizing the system itself for every change. This means that the ascom access
node technology is also co st effective. Benefits of this system are especially
apparent in crisis management operations: when the operation´s lead country
changes, communication systems traditionally have changed also. With the
ascom access node, interoperability problems can be solved," colonel Halonen
comments and continues: "a lot of times tactical communication equipment is
heavy and consumes a lot of power. We benefit from the ascom access node´s
small size and low energy consumption."
Cost Efficiency through Partherships
The finnish Defence forces have concentrated on partnership programs
with different companies. The goal of the partnership is to secure and lead
development, and to produce services cost effectively and reliably. High
standards in the partnership and risk management are guaranteed by
guidance and control procedures and internal management procedures.
Relating to this partnership-oriented strategy, the finnish Defence forces have
chosen ascom as a strategic partner for the implementation and development
of integrated communication systems. The finnish Defence forces have
ordered further development work with ascom for additional products based
on ascom's openaccess® Technology. The contract value amounts to
approximately € 0.9 million. a budget of € 10.7 million is foreseen for the
purchase and maintenance of ascom openaccess® technology based products
in the years 2007-2011.
To colonel Halonen the cooperation between the finnish Defence forces
and ascom is very important: "The only possible way to find a solution for our
needs when we don't have sufficient resources is to develop our systems with
partners. Our cooperation has been very successful. Our needs as a customer
have been taken into account very well. We hope we can have influence on the
development work in the future as well."
Ascom (Finland) Oy
Pakkalankuja 6
fIn-01510 Vantaa
T + 358 9 8259 01
f + 358 9 8259 0279
info@ascom.fi
www.ascom.fi
Ascom (Poland) SP. Z.o.o.
Ul. farbiarska 71a
02-862 Warsaw
T +48 22 544 22 00
f + 48 22 544 22 05
ascom@ascom.com.pl
www.ascom.com.pl
Ascom (Czech Republic) s.r.o.
Zemské právo 1199/5
10200 Prague 10
T + 41 31 999 24 72
f + 41 31 999 16 82
info@ascom.cz
www.ascom.cz
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