Digital

Information that can be represented by two discrete values (either 0 or 1).  Most information in the speaking/seeing world is not digital, but must be into this form to be stored and used by computers.  Digital support is of paramount importance moving forward because “New product lines feature digital equipment and systems while most analog products are being phased out of production.”   Most manufacturers are moving toward support of digital standards to enhance spectrum efficiency and provide for encryption technologies.  Public safety wireless networks are migrating toward digital technology.  The two main reasons for this migration is the improved quality of audio and encryption capabilities digital networks represent.  Law Enforcement is utilizing more encryption technologies to protect their voice and data communications from eavesdroppers.