Police mobile devices move closer / Computing, 30 June 2008
http://www.computing.co.uk/computing/news/2220293/airwave-supply-police-mobile
Tom Young
"Police forces in England and Wales will be able to procure pre-packaged systems to give frontline officers handheld computers as part of framework deals with suppliers Airwave Solutions and Cable & Wireless. The framework agreement was signed by the National Policing Improvement Agency – the central body which procures new technology for the police - and give forces the choice of the two systems. Forces will still be able to procure independent systems should they wish, though the Airwave and Cable & Wireless deals are likely to be cheaper and faster to implement. The deal also gives forces a choice of networks, devices, applications and support services."