Forest, VA—March 16, 2026
Catalyst Communications Technologies, a leading supplier of Dispatch, Interoperability and Interworking solutions to the mission critical communications marketplace, announced today that its technology will be integrated into the new FirstNet® Fusion critical communications ecosystem. Catalyst Dispatch, with built-in interworking with legacy Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and interoperability with other broadband push to talk networks enables a unified, standards-based command and control communications framework for our nation’s first responders.
Created by FirstNet, Built with AT&T— the only network built with and for first responders— Fusion will bring together mission-critical push-to-talk, next-generation 9-1-1, and connected devices into one secure, interoperable platform that is available to all first responders. Built on open 3GPP and APCO P25 standards, Fusion bridges traditional radio systems and broadband networks—allowing agencies, jurisdictions, and carriers to collaborate through a single, integrated environment.
The integration of Fusion and Catalyst continues a 5-year relationship, representing both the maturity of Catalyst technologies and our overall experience with a broad range of broadband MCX technologies. Through this integration, public safety organizations can utilize new broadband devices with advanced capabilities alongside traditional LMR. Additionally, Dispatchers can communicate seamlessly with Fusion users and existing legacy LMR, patch these users together as well as users on other broadband networks, whether standards compliant or proprietary.
In making the announcement, Robin Grier, president of Catalyst, said “We’re pleased to continue supporting the mission of FirstNet by providing advanced, native 3GPP compliant Dispatch with inherent/built-in intelligent LMR interworking and Broadband interoperability. As FirstNet transitions to its new Fusion platform, customers can expect a smooth transition, as Catalyst’s solutions interface with many of the current communications systems in the market.
“FirstNet is dedicated to innovating with and for public safety,” said Matt Walsh, AVP – FirstNet and NextGen 9-1-1 Products, AT&T. “By collaborating with critical public safety technology companies like Catalyst, we are giving first responders the tools they need to stay mission ready.”
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