In a region where natural disasters, rugged terrain, and strained infrastructure often complicate rapid response, two tech firms are partnering to make reliable, real-time communication a standard.
Brava, a fast-growing information and communications technology (ICT) provider backed by One Communications (formerly Viya, in the territory), has teamed up with Hubbcat, a global leader in mission-critical communications, to roll out advanced connectivity and safety tools across the U.S. Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, and Guyana.
The partnership aims to fill a longstanding gap, ensuring instant, secure communication for people working in high-risk, often remote environments—like first responders, security firms, utility workers, and those in oil and gas, hospitality, or construction. With this deal, Brava and Hubbcat say the answer lies in layering smart hardware—like body-worn cameras, GPS trackers, and encrypted push-to-talk (PTT) radios—onto a regional network capable of delivering high-performance connectivity under pressure, according to a Brava news release.
Brava, launched in 2024 as the business solutions arm of One Communications, draws on that provider’s fiber, LTE, and 5G infrastructure in territories where it operates. It now supports over 15,000 public- and private-sector clients across the region, delivering managed services, cybersecurity, and cloud integration through its branded solution suites.
“This partnership aligns perfectly with Brava’s mission to support enterprise growth through smart, scalable technology,” said Conor McGowan Smyth, CEO of Brava. “Hubbcat brings world-class capabilities in mission-critical communications, and we’re excited to roll this out across key markets to drive transformation where it’s needed most.”
Through the partnership, Brava will now offer Hubbcat’s suite of LTE-based tools to its regional client base. That includes live GPS tracking of field teams, encrypted voice communication, lone-worker emergency alerts, and rugged body-worn cameras that capture video and audio in real time. These are the kinds of tools already in use throughout Latin America by security forces, mining companies, and energy firms—anywhere connectivity is essential and failure is not an option.
Unlike traditional radios that rely on line-of-sight signals, Hubbcat’s LTE push-to-talk platform operates over cellular networks. It lets users instantly reach individuals or entire teams at the press of a button, while offering layers of security and location tracking that legacy systems can’t match, according to the release.
Hubbcat’s body-worn cameras—already used in public safety and private security across the region—add another layer of accountability and situational awareness. These devices can stream video back to command centers in real time, with recordings encrypted and stored in the cloud for later review. Combined with location data and instant voice communication, they allow for faster response and clearer incident documentation—especially valuable in sectors like law enforcement and emergency medical services.
Brava’s role is to bring these solutions to life on the ground. With more than 200 engineers, specialists, and support staff across the Caribbean, Brava is uniquely positioned to offer both the local presence and regional scale needed for this type of rollout, the release said. The Hubbcat partnership will expand its offerings across industries where communication tools are not just helpful—they’re life-critical.
“Reliable communication is not just a luxury, but a lifeline,” said Hubbcat founder and CEO Alan Bates. “Partnering with Brava allows us to expand our impact and deliver success for our customers in places where dependable connectivity matters most.”
The initial deployment will focus on the U.S. Virgin Islands, where local agencies and private-sector partners are already facing rising expectations for safety, documentation, and coordination in the field. From there, rollouts will continue in the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, and Guyana—each with its own unique challenges around geography, infrastructure, and public safety. Beyond the tech itself, both companies see this as part of a broader innovation agenda to modernize how critical industries operate throughout the Caribbean, the release said.
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