GREATER READINESS FOR EMERGENCIES ICT STRATEGY RENEWS STRUCTURES MODERNIZING EMERGENCY CENTRES AND CALLS SHARED SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

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1 2013 THE SECURE COMMUNICATIONS MAGAZINE GREATER READINESS FOR EMERGENCIES d ICT STRATEGY RENEWS STRUCTURES d MODERNIZING EMERGENCY CENTRES AND CALLS d SHARED SITUATIONAL AWARENESS READINESS REQUIRES COOPERATION ACROSS ADMINISTRATIVE BOUNDARIES.

2 EDITORIAL 9 ï NEWS YEAR OF RENEWAL Through its business units, the State Security Networks Group secures the operation and man- Finnish security and societal development. This year, we will delve deeper into the change and growth, initiated at State Security Networks in key player in the security industry. The Finnish government s January Resolution key objectives and operational strategies that ensure the functioning of society. As outlined in the Resolution, Finland must be able to manage, respond to and recover from both deliberate and accidental disturbances in the cyber environment. State Security Networks has a vital role in this development, where smoothly functioning communications networks and cooperation between authorities and the world of business are of paramount importance. The government s project for non-sector- A service centre, supported by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Policy, is being established, and preparations are also under way for the assembly of its actual functions. The project has interfaces with the Government s security network operations, which will be transferred to State Se- work operations are moving towards a transfer the information society are also in a particularly intensive phase: from amongst a variety - ety and Communications Services, prepared by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The role of State Security Networks focuses on security while, at the same time, transcending by critical telecommunications facility ownership and management will increase, and customer relationships will be perceived from a wider perspective, taking into account not only traditional telecommunications operations, but also, considerations such as data centre operation needs. The company's product and service range and its correlation with the growing needs of the customer base also amongst the authorities are being developed in the to-be-launched service operator project. While these changes take shape, State Security Networks must also undergo internal change. Bringing the organisation up to date with new challenges means that Group services need to be developed to match the new organisation and the needs of the personnel. Even more so than in the past, the focus is on security. pany. But while we cherish the past, we should ensure our operations match new needs in will become increasingly active stakeholders and partners in the security industry. Cooperation between the authorities and the private sector is, in my opinion, a clear advantage for Finland. State Security Networks aims to become a sought-after partner for the security industry. When Finland won the ice hockey world Lindström used the Swedish phrase 'lite bättre' a bit better. This is what we at State Security Networks strive to be year after year. With continuous learning and coop- of renewal! VIRVE NEWS 2013 English version of State Security Networks Stakeholder Magazine Editor-in-chief: Mari Suokari-Pärssinen, tel Translations: Semantix Lingua Nordica Oy Layout: Alma 360, Cover picture: Johanna Kokkola Contacts: State Security Networks Ltd, Printed by: Edita Prima, Timo Lehtimäki, CEO State Security Networks Group CONTENTS: On Call the Finnish Emergency Centres' Renewed Operating Models What Did the Storms Teach us? Greater Readiness for Emergencies Defence Extends to the Internet NATO s Cyber Defence The Finnish Defence Forces New Combat System ICT Strategy Renews Structures Modernising Emergency Care Towards Shared Situational Awareness Helpers on the Water Service Providers at VIRVE day 2013 ON CALL The Finnish Emergency Response Centres renew their operation models. JUSSI-PEKKA AUKIA ÁMERVI AHLROTH T he new Emergency Response Cen- emergency calls from regions formerly served by the now closed the new operative instructions and room operating model will be implemented by other emergency centres. Emergency Response Centre Director Mika Lamu con- call quickly transmits urgent missions to the most appropriate units and other missions to personnel tasked with mission control. Mission control then selects the most appropriate resources and transmits the missions to the proper authorities. The operating model is meant to enhance the processing of calls, rationalise resource use and provide those in need with assistance more rapidly. When seconds count According to Project Manager Markku Hälli, the Emergency Response Centre Administration s operations and information technology development project moved to the implementation stage in The new system is being built in cooperation with Finnish application provider Insta DefSec. The system was implemented under what is termed the agile method, according to which the progress of the work is monitored and the results are continuously evaluated. The project is directed by the customer s project team. According to Hälli, the work has been highly interactive, and partial results have been assessed as soon as they have been completed. The project s testing environment includes a miniature emergency response centre HELP ON THE SCENE - erating under the director each supervise The bases of assisting units will not change and the work of on-duty personnel will be supported by accurate maps and an address system for sparsely populated areas. not know the address at which assistance is required, the telephone service provider will give us a rough location from plains Lamu. The objective is to harmonise the op- all Emergency Response Centres are able Missions are transmitted through the network and the majority of communication between authorities takes place through this. - Centre and is responsible for their maintenance. New call group practices have been agreed in cooperation between the Emergency Response Centre and the authorities. means that a larger group of people will use the same call group. This requires even tighter voice communications discipline from everyone. 1 THE OBJECTIVE IS TO HARMONISE THE OPERATING METHODS TO SUCH AN EXTENT THAT ALL EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRES ARE ABLE TO COORDINATE THEIR OPERATIONS BY where the system s operations can be simulated. The development environment has been completed, software development is well under way and the final testing environments will evolve as the project progresses. The system will be implemented in VIRVE NEWS 1/2013 1/2013 VIRVE NEWS 3

3 A situational map of storm damage repair in Southwestern Finland; Fortum situation room, Espoo, 29 December WHAT DID THE STORMS TEACH US? period increased public awareness of the vulnerability of modern society. JUSSI-PEKKA AUKIA ÁLEHTIKUVA The four storms that occurred caused widespread destruction. Nearly 200,000 working hours were required to repair the resulting damage to the electricity network, and blackouts presented a major disturbance to the vital functions of society. - cated in the Ministry of Justice, launched an investigation into the damage and problems caused by the storms. The resulting recommendations for action, to improve society s preparedness for storms. ply with our recommendations, all parties must, by law, report their measures taken in response to them. These recommendations form such a powerful instrument that only key observations have been so formulated, comments Veli-Pekka Nurmi, Direc- tions, where a typical investigation results in one to three. This investigation was of the same order of magnitude as those into ELECTRICITY FOR BASE STATIONS work, information systems and data communications systems simply must function, for if they do not, neither will anything else. have not yet come to pass. The recommendation to have energy companies prepare for emergencies by virtue of the Electricity Market Act is the most important given in the report, since the production and distribution of electricity keep society functioning. The storms damaged surprisingly few data communications structures. Rather, the problems were caused by lack of power to base stations. nies shrugged their shoulders and declared that the electricity companies should have taken care of this. That is not preparedness. Mobile companies should invest in power input, even if they must purchase this as a power sources would be worthwhile. - GSM and UMTS network base stations stations within the authorities radio net- tion network is more fault tolerant than commercial networks, its base stations are located on the same masts as those of ity is strongly linked to that of the public mobile telephone network. 1 GREATER READINESS for emergencies clearing work have accurate information on power lines and their condition. VIRVE AIROLA ÁPAULA MYÖHÄNEN B are improved when power lines are displayed on a screen in the forestry machine and electricians can begin actual repair work as soon as possible. the power lines is known. making power lines directly visible on the screens of multi-function machines. i LINE INFORMATION Johtotieto Oy is part of the Suomen Erillisverkot Group, a company entirely owned by the State of Finland. Johtotieto implements the positioning and on-screen display of ground cables, and the positioning of overhead lines, in accordance with service agreements made with the line owners. The role of overhead line positioning is emphasised in emergencies. the dark of winter, in rain and in forests Petri Nuutinen SPEED IS OF THE ESSENCE During a major disturbance, leadership and rapid action are of the essence. The systems being piloted at present Production Manager Arto Nieminen of Jär- The group piloting the development and practical application of an emergency operating model includes companies Metsä Group, Johtotieto and Järvi-Suomen Energia. Electricity companies have prepared major disturbance guidelines for emergency situations and are increasing their state of readiness on the basis of forecasts. ures quickly, states Nieminen, highlighting the importance of readiness. We mobilise every machine we can lay our hands on. When the situation gets really bad, we try to bring in as many heli- can, as soon as we can. Fifty forestry machines represent source Manager, Pasi Arkko. Clearing the trees away with machines means that the strength and resources of electricians are not wasted on clearance work. - the right spot and the safe and grounded logging section can be transmitted directly to the machines systems. When the driver can see the line and section of forest to be cut on the machine s screen, he or she instantly knows in which direction the trunks must be felled and where it is safe to work. Without the data transmitted to the machines systems by Johtotieto, opera- using maps, and then begin determining which the power lines are live. can be avoided, since the work area can minen.1 4 VIRVE NEWS 1/2013 1/2013 VIRVE NEWS 5

4 Cyber defence presents small countries with excellent opportunities. Development of competencies is vital, explains Catharina Candolin. build a navy or air force to match those of larger states, but we can demonstrate a credible information network defence capability. VIRVE AIROLA ÁKAI WIDELL DEFENCE EXTENDS TO THE INTERNET These are the words of Catharina Candolin, Data Network Defence Sector Chief of the Finnish De- Candolin wrote her doctoral thesis on the protection of military decision-making in network-centric environments, on the basis of a three-year research project. their functioning or data altered, decisionmakers can receive false information and operations may be based on the wrong input. Events are dictated by the attacker. nuclear facilities through an infected USB no limits. An attack can come from any the threat of a large scale attack or an attack against several targets, states can act as each others eyes and ears. tion, and discuss, cooperate and coordi- is still in its early stages of development. Candolin hopes that the cyber security strategy currently under preparation will address the question of how these matters can be handled by society. Governmental action is required. 1 The Finnish Defence Forces NEW COMBAT SYSTEM When resources diminish, we must consider their use more carefully than before and invest in the Finnish soldier. VIRVE AIROLA ÁPAULA MYÖHÄNEN NATO s Cyber Defence Centre The NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (NATO CCD COE) was officially established in 2008 in Tallinn, to enhance NATO s cyber defence readiness. The centre helps to resolve legal matters related to cyber security, by organising research and training forums. Through exercises held by the centre, methods of repelling network attacks are learned and tested. The Finnish Defence Forces participated in the production of the technical Cyber Defence Exercise in March Technical specialists were trained to protect their own environments. According to CCD COE Director, Colonel Ilmar Tamm, threats to data networks are growing and developing. More and more network attacks are politically motivated. Under its doctrine, NATO must take account of the cyber dimension of modern conflicts. Without cooperation in the fields of training, exercises and operations, it would be impossible to create secure data networks that states can rely on. The vulnerabilities and risks concern everyone. Finland is a non-nato partner whose contribution is vital to the success of this exercise. Exercises of this nature form the basis of a multinational and reliable specialist network in data network risk management. Given Finland s relatively small population, it would be extremely worthwhile for Finland to continuously identify, test and implement the best network defence practices. This would also ensure that Finland remains a trusted partner at the regional and global levels. Since 2008, the Army has been planning the formation of an operational force, by modernising the troops organisation, equipment and combat doctrine, which is the key subject of reform. We considered what resources we had available and what we could buy with our development funds, says Deputy Chief of Veli-Pekka Parkatti. The strength of the new infantry squad is nine men, split into patrols of three. Communications systems play a crucial the troops will perform poorly, the general points out. With technology, the Army can also get more out of an old system. New possibilities open up in terms of reconnaissance when each combatant and squad has night vision capability. no-army. The systems must be suitable of which consists of reservists. Regional troops will be trained in the Situational awareness is built through various sensor systems, image intensifiers, as well as infrared cameras, sights and binoculars. In the future, sensor data can be directly transmitted to the combat system. new doctrine from the summer intake of must be trained, instructions planned and into a better system than the preceding one, on every level of the organisation, says Parkatti. 1 6 VIRVE NEWS 1/2013 1/2013 VIRVE NEWS 7

5 ICT STRATEGY RENEWS STRUCTURES provided by the Government Programme. JARNO SLOVUORI ÁKAI WIDELL public economy, we should work together The Government Programme calls for MERGING SERVICE CENTRES Basic information technology and the numerous service centres are the most obvi- of which is the foundation of a non-sec- 60 million per year could be saved from service centres alone. Additional savings tices of various sectors, clarifying steering and evaluating projects. strategy work include the tasks of the various ministries, the role of service producers, and the necessity of each agency. prior to creating any increase in resources. Another topic of investigation is the relationship between the State Security Networks Group and the independent service centre. The objective is to establish the service centre soon, so that it can begin will still require a great deal of preparation and political decision-making. operational needs, not technological ones, and the goal must be the improvement of work processes. Using the overall architecture to integrate operations with information technology is a long-term path to SECURITY NETWORK MUST ANSWER NEEDS is a project for the development of the security of data communications resources is essential to reorganise the network s steering and service model, and to create the prerequisites for cooperation across administrative boundaries. - TORI Meets the ICT Needs The TORI project was launched in 2012 to collect all non-sector-specific public administration ICT services into one service centre. This project of the Ministry of Finance encompasses all ICT service centres and government agencies. Their non-sector-specific ICT functions will be transferred to the new unit being established next year. The project must proceed further before we can establish the organisat ion's form, organise its operations and gather together the required personnel, says Sari-Anne Hannula, who is responsible for the project's implementation. Safeguarding both basic-level and high-security services is one of organised security network will not create additional pressure in a situation where proceed safely and surely. Preparations for further development are being made in cooperation with State Security Net- the customer and the service provider. 1 our core tasks. We must take account of the public dministration s special needs. One of our core competences lies in precisely meeting the requirements of the safety authorities, states Hannula. As a service integrator, if implemented, TORI project will both produce services of its own, and purchase them elsewhere. Hannula stresses the importance of creating functional, shared processes. The customer will view the service as one unity where, for example, non-sector-specific services will be superimposed on the security network. For high-readiness services, the processes must be particularly clear. According to Timo Valli, public administration is planned on the basis of operational requirements, not technological ones the goal being to improve work processes. 8 VIRVE NEWS 1/2013 1/2013 VIRVE NEWS 9

6 MODERNIZING EMERGENCY CARE the patient to a clinic may be unnecessary. JUSSI-PEKKA AUKIA ÁMIIKA KAINU Emergency nurse Marja Kuusela from the emergency care unit of the City of Seinäjoki is used to ambulance work. Emergency nurse Marja Kuusela, from the emergency care unit of the City of Seinäjoki, is used to ambulance work. UNDER THEIR OWN POWER gency care using only its own resources. equality between residents. The level of Lappajärvi one hundred kilometres away. day units are spread across the region, on duty seven days a week, comments Ketola. a constant state of readiness to depart If necessary, the patient can be transported directly to the central hospital, without first visiting the local health centre. W hen it begins operating in ear- within 60 seconds of receiving a call for dius considerably, since the requirement of Etelä-Pohjanmaa will rank a state of readiness. With its 200,000 inhabitants, it is a large region of scattered - Most areas on the map can be reached rector Pasi Ketola and his team are pre- the city centre of Seinäjoki contains level pal centres are level two risk areas; only rectors who are on call around the clock Ketola is in favour of a centralised so- one areas. at the emergency care lution, relying on the dis- centre, and who also ations if required. The A CONSTANT STATE OF THE UNITS WILL BE IN emergency response READINESS TO DEPART units are responsible citation at the scene of OF RECEIVING A CALL. WITHIN 60 SECONDS accidents. trict s own resources. mains better under control when carried out with our own resources. We are not tied to kilometre limits set down in agreements when needing to make an emergency transfer. All we need is a unit and fuel. According to our calculations, this solution is also the most economical one. NOT JUST PATIENT TRANSPORT When the new system is operational, emergency care services will replace patient transport. The emergency care unit will and only bring him or her to a hospital or health centre clinic if the condition cannot be treated at the patient s location. This service concept includes an on-call doctor and communications equipment using which the unit can send ECGs, images and sound to the doctor to corroborate their treatment decision. crewed by two nurses, at least one of whom is a Registered General Nurse with a licence to write prescriptions. We also cooperate with local home health care services, states Ketola. According to our estimate, one in three tasks can be carried out at the patient s location, under the supervision of a doctor. ed directly to the central hospital, with- The goal of the new system is to avoid congesting the emergency clinic and the unnecessary shuttling around of people. At the same time, our level of readiness will improve, since the units will not leave their area to transport the patient to the central hospital every time. real-time map displaying the units, their status and their list of missions. The units data connections will function through of commercial operators, using a multichannel router. According to Ketola, cooperation with the Emergence Response Centre will continue unchanged. The on-call ERC employee will still send the units on their missions VIRVE NEWS 1/2013 1/2013 VIRVE NEWS 11

7 TOWARDS SHARED SITUATIONAL AWARENESS system enhances and facilitates cooperation. JUSSI-PEKKA AUKIA ÁMIIKA KAINU HELPERS ON THE WATER JUSSI-PEKKA AUKIA ÁKENNETH BAMBERG, JUSSI-PEKKA AUKIA For seven years now, police patrols in ational awareness, using the screen - in the area, as well as the units and what they are currently doing, at a glance. The on-screen map can be zoomed to provide highly detailed aerial views. A list of open missions with address and background information, the units assigned to the missions and the status of the units, is displayed in its own window. databases can be made through the system, on the basis of the vehicle registration number, for instance. Units also log reports into the system, on events and measures carried out at the scene. the same view on their screens. Antti Jeronen of the - Antti Jeronen distributes and prioritises missions, the units keep track of each other continuously, even outside their operational area. improved in line with the wishes of its users. The system s interoperability with the information system used by the Emergency Response Centres has also been im- ity to perform searches in the databases of other authorities. - post-mission paperwork and the need to When basic activities can be performed be a visible presence, prevent crime and accidents and educate citizens. FROM POKE TO KEJO by the police, rescue services, social and welfare services, Finnish Defence Forces and customs. The new system will make the same services available to all authorities responsible for emergency work. With the advent of the new system, all units of all authorities will see each other on the map and be capable of more integrated cooperation. up communications and eliminate misunderstandings. There will be no room for misunderstanding once everyone has the same view and concepts on their terminals. Nevertheless, the data of other authorities will only be accessible within the limits of each user s rights, Jeronen reminds us. a year in which other information systems Response Centres, the overall police in- tems and registers will be merged into a single information system, independent of device or location, which will make all material information available to units RELIANCE ON VIRVE The information system renewal is made possible by multichannel routing, through - operators. Jeronen reminds us that the system s basic functions geographic information, statuses and reports will con- the services of commercial operators becoming overwhelmed in a few minutes during emergency situations. The service capacity of commercial operators has seen tremendous improvement, but the amount of transferred data has kept pace with this development, or even overtaken it, adds Jeronen. 1 T - - on and familiarise themselves with the operating methods and equipment of their neighbours. patrol boat from the Mariehamn Coast Guard Station, from Svärtan had collided: the Svärtan had sprung a bad leak, and its crew members were either on a life raft or in the water. The injuries to some of its passengers. passengers were evacuated, and the towing of the vessels to Mariehamn was begun. The crews took turns practising 'man overboard' situations on the return journey, and compared the LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATIONS Jori Nordström observed the development of the situation from the command vessel and was struck by how challenging it was to distribute resources to two separate vessels in distress. The rescue workers were able to assist the leaking Svärtan, 1 The exercise gathered marine rescue workers from the Åland islands, Finland, Sweden and Estonia together for the first time. Communications a Key Challenge The exercise in the Åland islands was also successful from a communications point of view, even if not quite as planned: since the coverage of the Swedish network did not extend to the exercise area, the terminals of the Swedish unit were unable to join the FIN-SWE call group. The Finnish network cannot be accessed with Swedish terminals. Problem was solved through the loan of some Finnish terminals, which communicated through the FIN- SWE call group. To avoid disruption to normal maritime traffic, the emergency calls, which would normally be issued on the VHF emergency channel 16, were also issued through the TETRA network. This also helped to avoid attracting curious bystanders to the area, which is a typical problem when using VHF. 12 VIRVE NEWS 1/2013 1/2013 VIRVE NEWS 13

8 SERVICE PROVIDERS AT VIRVE DAY 2013 Ajeco Oy Arinatie 10 FI HELSINKI, FINLAND Ajeco s DSiP-software is a secure multichannel communication utilizing TETRA and virtually any kind of data connections in parallel, strongly encrypted, secured and priority controlled. The combined data channels appear as a single unbreakable reliable communications channel between network peers used in critical applications. Bandercom Oy Hakakatu 2 FI LAHTI, FINLAND info@bander.com Bandercom specializes in Radio Network Dimensioning & Site Planning, such as tunnel and harsh environment. We deliver the whole package to the client's requirements. From consulting, planning, implementation and services launch- elements. Cassidian Finland Oy Mattilanniemi 6 FI JYVÄSKYLÄ, FINLAND scs@cassidian.com Cassidian, an EADS Company, is a worldwide leader in solutions for security. Users prefer our innovative, easy-to-use radios and our high speed data and voice communication solutions that deliver superior coverage, privacy and encryption. Network operator services ensure high 112/911 call taking, command & control systems, and advanced cyber security complete the offering. Insta DefSec Oy Sarankulmankatu 20 FI TAMPERE, FINLAND Insta DefSec Oy is specialised in command, control, communications and information security solutions offering the latest technology in ERC information systems. Insta Response product family offers full integration, excellent user experience and many unique features making the ERC information system state-of-the-art worldwide. Johtotieto Oy Seutulantie 3 5 B FI JÄRVENPÄÄ, FINLAND Johtotieto offers nationwide location service for under terrestrial cable coverage. Our goal is to prevent personal injury, property damage, and damage to vital infrastructure during an excavation project. 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Efore Oyj Linnoitustie 4 B FI ESPOO, FINLAND Efore Oyj designs and manufactures customized power supplies and power systems for telecom and industrial applications. Key features include reliability and long lifetime. Efore supplies EMP / HMPprotected SA approved system cabinets for the Turvallisuusverkko (TUVE) including needed power systems and battery cabinets. Mentura Group Oy Lönnrotinkatu 32 A 26 FI HELSINKI, FINLAND info@menturagroup.com Mentura Group provides software applications for professional mobile radio user organisations and operators. Our solutions improve the safety and the ef- enabling total control of each situation. Mentura's solutions include subscriber management and usage data management systems, network reporting and network monitoring, AVL systems, data awareness systems. Orbion Consulting Oy Äyritie 16 FI VANTAA, FINLAND Orbion Consulting is a Nordic consultancy energy infrastructure services. With experience gained from developing the Nordic region's cutting-edge telecom industry and extensive expertise in electricity networks, Orbion Consulting provides consultants to meet temporary needs for expertise, to take comprehensive responsibility in timelimited projects, and to provide support with responsibility for either all or parts of processes. Orbis Oy PL 15 FI HELSINKI, FINLAND Orbis Oy trades products of radio ne vision technologies in Finland, Sweden and Baltic Countries. Orbis' own product development and local manufacturing operations complete the service. Elektro-Arola Oy Leppäkuja 2 FI TURENKI, FINLAND Fitelnet Oy Joukontie 42 A FI VANTAA, FINLAND Oy INSALKO Ab Niittyläntie 5 FI HELSINKI, FINLAND Portalify Oy Melkonkatu 16 A FI HELSINKI, FINLAND suvi.matinlauri@portalify.com Rohde & Schwarz Finland Oy Taivaltie 5 FI VANTAA, FINLAND TETRAsim Hiilikatu 3 FI HELSINKI, FINLAND info@tetrasim.com Elektro-Arola Oy develops and manufactures alert and communication systems for professional use. Our TETRA applications: * Alerting solutions (PETO, YLLI) * Status, AVL and navigation systems (PETO, SKL, SNP) * Control systems for civil defence sirens (VORO) * TETRAtab computers Fitelnet provides products and services for TETRA users and networks. - Mobile base station solutions - EMP/HPM -protection solutions - Indoor coverage planning - Power supply back-up solutions (fuel cell applications) Oy INSALKO Ab is specializing in technical trading. We provide lasting technical solutions to develop and support the operations of our customers. 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Our portfolio comprises encryption and security solutions for networks and endto-end communications. TETRAsim is the world leader in TETRA training systems. Our customers are police, rescue, defence, operators, universities and health sector in 20 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa. TETRAsim training simulators support learning of radio users and C&C operators. The training is an ideal combination of technology, products and applications with communication plans and procedures. 14 VIRVE NEWS 1/2013 1/2013 VIRVE NEWS 15

9 SERVICE PROVIDERS AT VIRVE DAY 2013 Virve Tuotteet ja Palvelut Oy Varastokatu 3 FI TAMPERE, FINLAND huoltokeskus@virve.com VIRVE Products and Services Ltd. sales and repairs TETRA terminals which are used in authority networks worldwide. We are the leading sales and services center of Cassidian radio terminals in Finland. We also sell accessories, for example carrying equipment, headsets and multi-slot chargers. Zenitel Finland Oy Olarinluoma 14 FI ESPOO, FINLAND When communication is critical... Zenitel provides TETRA based devices and networks for the professional market: ia. MOTOROLA radios and STENTOFON solutions. VIRVE DAY 2013 SEMINAR PROGRAMME 19 MARCH 2013 AT MARINA CONGRESS CENTER, HELSINKI 8:00 9:00 Registration and coffee The exhibition is open 8:00 18:00 9:00 Opening speeches Ms Heidi Hautala, Minister for International Development, Government Ownership Steering, and Mr Timo Lehtimäki, CEO, State Security Networks Ltd. 10:30 Coffee The management system s ability to adapt to the organisational changes of the Finnish Defence Forces Mr Harri Ohra-aho, Brigadier General, Defence Forces 11:00 The TORI project bringing together industryindependent state ICT tasks Ms Sari-Anne Hannula, Project Manager, Ministry of Finance Internal security Mr Esko Koskinen, Ministry of the Interior 12:00 Lunch is served in seminar hall Fennia II; opportunity to visit exhibition stands 13:00 Emergency response centre reform Mr Marko Nieminen, Head of Emergency Response Services, ERC Administration 14:00 Coffee IT is not enough it s the productivity of services that counts Mr Olli Martikainen,Associate Research Fellow 14:30 Towards a broadband future Ms Emmanuelle Villebrun, SDRTA/Chef du Bureau des SystemesIntegres Securing the critical telecommunications infrastructure Mr Ilkka Kananen, Managing Director, National Emergency Supply Agency Presentation of the Timanttiteko Award 16:00 18:00 Cocktails; opportunity to visit the exhibition stands