Sweeping Interoperability Communications Reforms across U.S.

With a 140% communications interoperability proposed budget increase, Louisiana is spearheading the implementation of sweeping interoperability communications reforms forecasted to spread across the U.S. From this new budget of $34 million, 61% will be spent on connectivity in north Louisiana, 11% on portable radios for local and state responders, 25% on system maintenance and the rest for new interoperability staff positions. The tragic consequences of Hurricane Katrina made all too evident the drastic need for communications interoperability reform.

U.S. Homeland Security Communications Interoperability Market

2008-2012 Total Aggregate Market: $52B
Source: U.S. & Europe HLS Communications Interoperability Markets & Technologies Forecast – 2008 – 2012

The tragic consequences of Hurricane Katrina made all too evident the drastic need for communications interoperability reform. Louisiana, the most battered from Katrina is now one of the first to take the problem head-on and spend the necessary funding. With many states expected to follow Louisiana ‘s lead over the next decade, multiple business opportunities will emerge in this fast growing market segment.