A specialist in telecom metadata and geolocation, Intersec provides mobile operators and governments with tools to better leverage data from mobile networks. Telecom metadata is all the information generated when a phone is used, such as the device’s location, the type of network, the time of a call or the duration of a connection. Using this data, Intersec’s solutions enable authorities to alert populations in the event of an emergency and optimise location-based services. With new certification on the Red Hat OpenShift cloud platform, these tools are now even more powerful and easier to deploy.

Cloud solutions that are easier to integrate

Intersec announces that its AGORA platform and GeoSafe PWS solution are now certified to run on Red Hat OpenShift, one of the leading hybrid cloud platforms on the market. In simple terms, this means that Intersec’s solutions are now compatible with this cloud environment, which is widely used by businesses. They can therefore be installed and updated more quickly, with a high level of reliability.

AGORA is a platform that helps mobile operators offer innovative services based on the location of their subscribers. GeoSafe PWS enables public authorities to send targeted alerts to the population in the event of an emergency (fire, flood, industrial accident, terrorist attack, etc.).

How does geolocation work?

The strength of the AGORA platform lies in its ability to combine more than 40 different geolocation techniques. But what does that mean? There are several ways to locate a mobile phone. Some use the GPS built into the device. Others rely on the relay antennas to which the phone is connected, or on nearby Wi-Fi networks. Some techniques even use Bluetooth signals or sensors in the phone. By combining these different methods, AGORA provides a more accurate and reliable location.

Thanks to this technology, operators can offer new services, such as geolocation-based recommendations, better real-time mobile network management, and detection of unusual movements in the event of a crisis.

Solutions for public safety

Intersec’s solutions, now easier to deploy thanks to Red Hat OpenShift, enable mobile operators and authorities to better protect citizens. In concrete terms, they are already being used in more than 50 countries for critical missions. These range from sending alerts in the event of natural disasters to managing large public events (securing stadiums, festivals, international summits) and supporting emergency services during major accidents.

Today, more than 400 million people worldwide are covered by Intersec’s public safety solutions. These are valuable tools at a time when fast and accurate information has become essential to ensuring everyone’s safety.

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