Sophia Antipolis, 14 March 2016: The first Next Generation 112 (NG112) Emergency Communications Plugtest in Europe is launched today by ETSI and its Emergency Telecommunications (EMTEL) special committee and EENA (the European Emergency Number Association). The aim of the event is to trial independently and jointly all components of the 112 communication chain based on Next Generation networks.

Companies from around the world, including Asia, Europe, and North America, will have the opportunity to connect their equipment to the test infrastructure and test their solutions on-site from the ETSI headquarters in Sophia-Antipolis, France, as well as from their own labs. “In emergency communications, interoperability is key and this is a great opportunity for solution providers in the field to put their products to the test. The success of the event does not rely only on the individual performances, but on the lessons learned collectively, and the knowledge we will gain with the aim of improving emergency response for citizens.” mentioned Cristina Lumbreras, EENA Technical Director.

Different topics will be addressed, including Location Based Emergency Call Routing, Policy Based Emergency Call Routing, and Next Generation Media Types. This is a unique chance for solution providers of emergency communications equipment to test their products against different implementations and scenarios and maximize the effectiveness of emergency communications solutions in Next Generation environments. The event is supported by the European Commission.