According to a spokesperson, the upgrade took place across the six Dutch Caribbean islands, including Aruba (pictured). The spokesperson continued: “The C3 TETRA network - based on Rohill’s advanced TetraNode infrastructure -, consists of 23 sites and delivers critical communication services to various user groups.
“These groups include key entities responsible for mission-critical operations, such as emergency services, prisons, customs, and the coastguard. The network is essential in providing secure and reliable communications for these high-risk and high-stakes environments.
“This critical upgrade allows for the simultaneous use of two encryption algorithms, offering C3 the flexibility to migrate user fleets from less secure algorithms to more advanced options. Additionally, C3 can now provide different encryption algorithms to different fleets, depending on their specific security needs.”
The work was also intended to prepare C3 for future encryption standards, including TEA 5, 6, and 7.
Managing director of Critical Communication Caribbean, Bert Schreuders, said: “The enhanced security features and flexibility in encryption will allow us to better serve our diverse user base, ensuring they can rely on us for their mission-critical communication needs.
“With Rohill’s support and expertise, we are prepared for the future and can continue to offer the highest level of service and security to our customers.”
