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How Omnimedia is Enhancing Public Safety Collaboration and Communication

Written by Iryna Sydorchuk | April 18, 2024

From rapid emergency response to efficient disaster management, the seamless coordination across agencies stands as an anchor for saving lives, safeguarding communities, and maintaining order. Delve into the transformative power of Omnimedia as it completely changes communication and collaboration, elevating the effectiveness of public safety operations to unprecedented levels.

 

What’s Omnimedia?

Omnimedia is a technology that unifies different media types to create a better experience. It integrates different types of content (voice, text, video, images & other graphical content) into a single video stream. 

While this may seem exciting yet pretty distant: Eyeson One View already offers this. How does this correspond with public safety?

 

Collaboration and Communication Challenges in Public Safety 

Multiple agencies, different departments with varying rules, a lot of teams all trying to communicate and coordinate during an emergency. No wonder siloed systems, information exchange issues, and outdated technologies hinder the full potential of high-quality public safety services to work together seamlessly. 

Moreover, emergencies often demand rapid decision-making and real-time information sharing, placing immense pressure on communication channels to deliver timely and accurate data. 

There is an urgent need for advanced public safety technology to bridge these gaps and empower agencies to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies. 

Eyeson’s Omnimedia Solutions for Public Safety

But what if such emergency response technology already exists? Eyeson’s use of Omnimedia provides a comprehensive suite of solutions designed specifically for public safety agencies. 

 

The offering includes:

Omnimedia Real-time Communication Platform

At Eyeson, we make it easy for everyone to stay on the same page. Voice, video, and data are all seamlessly combined into one clear view for all participants, which enables seamless communication across different devices and networks, regardless of location or device type. Read more about the importance of video synchronization. With the real-time information sharing, we're helping public safety agencies work together faster and smarter, turning real-time decisions into a reality. 

  • Combines voice, video, and data communication into a One View Video Stream. Everyone sees the same. 
  • Enables seamless communication across different devices and networks.  
  • Facilitates real-time information sharing and collaboration among public safety agencies. 

Real-time Data Sharing

Our communication platform allows an instant share of critical data such as maps, images, documents, and live video feeds. Read here how to add a weather widget to your Eyeson video call or a public transport widget. These capabilities help public safety agencies to maintain a clear and comprehensive picture of unfolding events. 

  • Allows an instant sharing of critical data, such as maps, images, and live video feeds. 
  • Enhances situational awareness and supports faster, more informed decision-making.
  • Enables agencies to maintain a clear, comprehensive picture of unfolding events.

Interoperable Systems

Eyeson One View is built with open standards, ensuring teams can easily work alongside their current setup, whether it's public cloud, private cloud, on-prem, or embedded. This fosters smooth collaboration across different agencies and teams, eliminating communication silos and encouraging a more cohesive and coordinated approach to achieving goals.

  • Built on open standards to ensure compatibility with existing systems, available as a public cloud, private cloud, on-prem, or embedded.
  • Facilitates effortless collaboration between different agencies/teams, breaking down communication silos.
  • Promotes a more unified and coordinated approach.

Connection & Fast Access

Eyeson One View ensures usability in all bandwidth scenarios, whether it's LAN/WLAN, 3G/4G/5G, or even SATCOM. With the convenience of scanning a QR code, joining a meeting on the go becomes effortless, regardless of your location or device. Plus, there's no need for installations to access sessions - simply click on the URL, and new devices like computers or mobile devices (IOS, Android) can instantly connect, streamlining access for everyone involved.

  • Usable in all bandwidth scenarios, LAN/WLAN, 3G/4G/5G, and even SATCOM.
  • Just scan a QR code and join a meeting on the go immediately, no matter where you are located or on which device.
  • No installations are needed to access sessions. New devices such as a computer or a mobile device (IOS, Android) can access it just by clicking on a URL.

In Action

Picture this: a sudden and massive fire breaks out. As a team of first responders rushes to the scene, they must establish communication with other departments and people not part of their team. Dispatch needs to monitor environmental details (like weather, traffic, and similar) and share the essential info with the team at the scene on the call. To get a better overview of the situation, one department brought a drone, another brought a chemical analyzer, and there is still the thing with all the bodycams…

Eyeson One View is the ultimate real-time communication system, dynamically integrating multiple video streams into a single, comprehensive view. This emergency response technology enables real-time collaboration and swift decision-making across departments. With Eyeson's versatile API, users can effortlessly insert additional data - such as images, API values, or text messages - directly into the video stream.

 

 

Transform your emergency response and collaboration capabilities with our cutting-edge technology – schedule a demo now. Elevate your collaboration and communication to a new level. 

 

Conclusion

Every passing second holds immense significance in the critical moments of an emergency. That's why Omnimedia real-time communication technology like Eyeson has become indispensable for public safety. With Eyeson, your team is equipped to overcome any obstacles that stand in the way of effective coordination. Whether it's ensuring swift decision-making, sharing crucial information in real-time, or maintaining clear lines of communication amidst chaos, Eyeson empowers your team to stay focused and responsive when it matters most.