Zetron’s New CSSI P25 Interface Improves Interoperability Security and User Choices

Redmond, Washington, U.S.A., July 28, 2010 – Zetron, a leading provider of mission-critical communications, today announced the release of its new open-standards Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) P25 Console Subsystem Interface (CSSI). CSSI supports digital connectivity between Zetron’s Acom Advanced Communications System and trunked P25 networks.

Acom is a fully digital, state-of-the-art switching and multiplexing dispatch system that integrates voice (radio and telephone), data, paging and video. CSSI further enhances Acom’s considerable interoperability.

Acom supports FIPS-140-2-compliant digital encryption
Through CSSI and its other P25 interfaces, Acom supports Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2-compliant digital encryption. As a result, Acom is able to meet or exceed the most stringent existing security requirements. Few consoles are able to provide this level of security.

More choice in consoles and radio
Because systems that utilize CSSI can work together without requiring proprietary interface protocols, they give users more choice in their selection of dispatch console systems and radios.

Complementing DFSI
CSSI complements Zetron’s previously released Digital Fixed Station Interface (DFSI), which enables digital communications between Acom consoles and conventional P25 networks that are operating with either an analog FM or P25 common air interface (CAI).

"The development of new P25, open-standards interfaces enables us to provide customers with the improved interoperability, security and range of choices they require," says Zetron President and CEO, Ellen O’Hara. "Zetron also remains committed to supporting existing customers by providing upgrade paths to new and evolving P25-compatible technologies."

About Zetron
For 30 years, Zetron has been providing mission-critical communications solutions for clients in the fields of public safety, transportation, utilities, manufacturing, healthcare, and business. With offices in Redmond, Washington, U.S.A.; Hampshire, England; Brisbane, Australia and numerous field locations, Zetron supports a worldwide network of authorised resellers and distributors. This gives Zetron a global reach as well as a local presence in the regions it serves. Zetron is a wholly owned subsidiary within JK Holdings, Inc. For more information, visit http://www.zetron.com.