Wide Area Interoperability System

The Wide Area Interoperability System (WAIS) takes advantage of Voice over IP (VoIP) to connect dispersed communications efforts via an existing infrastructure, such as a Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN) or the Internet, itself. By connecting interoperability systems to a LAN/WAN, radio communications can be extended over a wide geographic area while using existing radios and frequencies of all public safety organizations involved, including virtually any combination of local, state and national agencies.

From any point on a network, a user may configure, control and monitor any interconnected, on-site interoperability systems. Current solutions include numerous ways to view systems in the network, including individual (local) views, or as one seamless group. Where the radio resources are located is immaterial. Users can simply click on separate radio systems on a monitor to connect them for direct and efficient communications. In any public safety scenario, the built-in redundancy established via remote or shared control of communication interoperability is a critical benefit.