Next Generation Critical Communications Lead Entity
Fiona Solomon currently serves as the Delivery Manager for the Emergency Caller Location Information (ECLI) service at the Next Generation Critical Communications Lead Entity as of December 2024, where management of integration services with Mobile Network Operators and technology vendors is a key responsibility. Prior to this, Fiona held the position of Senior Project Manager for the same ECLI service at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment from August 2019 to December 2024. Fiona has an extensive background in project management and coordination, with previous roles at Z Energy NZ, Land Information New Zealand, NEC New Zealand Limited, Alcatel-Lucent, Lucent Technologies, TELECOM CORPORATION OF NEW ZEALAND LIMITED, and Telecom Mobile Communications Ltd, showcasing a strong commitment to enhancing public safety through effective emergency response systems.
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Next Generation Critical Communications Lead Entity
The Next Generation Critical Communications Lead Entity (NGCC), Poutama Whai Tikanga Pāpāho, is the government’s leading advisor on critical communications for public safety in New Zealand. Established in 2020, the NGCC Lead Entity supports healthier, safer and more connected communities throughout New Zealand. We work with agencies and companies on programmes to enhance public safety operations through sharing innovation, developing capability and leading the implementation of change. Our team of critical communications experts and corporate professionals is responsible for the Public Safety Network Te Kupenga Marutau (PSN), one of government’s largest infrastructure initiatives. The PSN will begin to deliver modern, secure digital communications from 2023 through a new national radio network, cellular services and personal alerting for Hato Hone St John, Fire and Emergency NZ, Wellington Free Ambulance and Police.