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California statewide deployment of NG911 ‘on hold’ pending project assessmentCalifornia statewide deployment of NG911 ‘on hold’ pending project assessment

An ambitious plan to transition all public-safety answering points (PSAPs) in the state of California from legacy 911 technology to an IP-based next-generation 911 (NG911) platform has been suspended for months amid safety and financial questions, as well as the “departure” of the longtime champion of the initiative, Walter “Budge” Currier.

byDonny Jackson
Nov 23, 2024
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7 Min Read
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Regulations
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to depart agency after Trump inaugurationFCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to depart agency after Trump inauguration
byDonny Jackson
Nov 22, 2024
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IoT
AT&T to discontinue NB-IoT, but T-Mobile and Verizon keep the faithAT&T to discontinue NB-IoT, but T-Mobile and Verizon keep the faith
byMike Dano / Light Reading
Nov 21, 2024
1 Min Read
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Software
Microsoft unveils resiliency, security enhancements following July global IT outageMicrosoft unveils resiliency, security enhancements following July global IT outage
byDavid Jones / Cybersecurity Dive
Nov 21, 2024
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Incident Command & Situational Awareness
Harnessing data for safer communitiesHarnessing data for safer communities
Nov 21, 2024
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Regulations
Trump names Brendan Carr as next FCC chairmanTrump names Brendan Carr as next FCC chairman
byDonny Jackson
Nov 19, 2024
4 Min Read
AI & Analytics
Google, NLC issue AI guide for city leaders
Google, NLC issue AI guide for city leaders
Nov 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byYsabelle Kempe
Tracking, Monitoring & Control
With new leadership, NextNav and Anterix boast of 900MHz momentum
With new leadership, NextNav and Anterix boast of 900MHz momentum
Nov 17, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMike Dano / Light Reading
Public Safety
ZeroEyes earns key DHS designation, reducing legal liability for customers
ZeroEyes earns key DHS designation, reducing legal liability for customers
Nov 16, 2024
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4 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
IoT
How ambient IoT and generative AI can make products talk
How ambient IoT and generative AI can make products talk
Nov 16, 2024
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2 Min Read
byIlan Lifshitz / IoT World Today
Critical Infrastructure
Trump 2.0 may mean fewer cybersecurity regs, shift in threats
Trump 2.0 may mean fewer cybersecurity regs, shift in threats
Nov 16, 2024
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3 Min Read
byRobert Lemos / Dark Reading
Drones & Robots
FAA approves NY Power Authority drone use beyond line of sight
FAA approves NY Power Authority drone use beyond line of sight
Nov 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJohn Yellig
Cybersecurity
Open-source security incidents aren't going away
Open-source security incidents aren't going away
Nov 15, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMichael Lieberman / Dark Reading
Cybersecurity
Zero-days from top security vendors were most exploited CVEs in 2023
Zero-days from top security vendors were most exploited CVEs in 2023
Nov 15, 2024
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2 Min Read
by Matt Kapko / Cybersecurity Dive
Tower & Site
Rescue 42 unveils 50-pound deployable cell tower
Rescue 42 unveils 50-pound deployable cell tower
Nov 14, 2024
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4 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
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Satellite Direct to Device
Lynk shakes up leadership again with new CEO, CFO
Lynk shakes up leadership again with new CEO, CFO
Nov 11, 2024
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4 Min Read
LMR licensing activity growing in business-industrial sector, FCC data indicates
LMR
LMR licensing activity growing in business-industrial sector, FCC data indicates
LMR licensing activity growing in business-industrial sector, FCC data indicates
Nov 6, 2024
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2 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
FirstNet Authority board gets seven new members, Keisha Lance Bottoms appointed as chair
Public Safety
FirstNet Authority board gets seven new members, Keisha Lance Bottoms appointed as chair
FirstNet Authority board gets seven new members, Keisha Lance Bottoms appointed as chair
Oct 30, 2024
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4 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Chinese military unit infiltrated Motorola Solutions computers in 2017, U.S. government claims
LMR
Chinese military unit infiltrated Motorola Solutions computers in 2017, U.S. government claims
Chinese military unit infiltrated Motorola Solutions computers in 2017, U.S. government claims
Oct 29, 2024
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8 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
AT&T CEO shares potential 4.9 GHz vision as FirstNet tops 6.4 million connections
Public Safety
AT&T CEO shares potential 4.9 GHz vision as FirstNet tops 6.4 million connections
AT&T CEO shares potential 4.9 GHz vision as FirstNet tops 6.4 million connections
Oct 25, 2024
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3 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Real-time crime center helps Glendale (Ariz.) police ‘do more with less,’ chief says
Incident Command & Situational Awareness
Real-time crime center helps Glendale (Ariz.) police ‘do more with less,’ chief says
Real-time crime center helps Glendale (Ariz.) police ‘do more with less,’ chief says
Oct 22, 2024
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7 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
FCC set to vote on 988 georouting rules today
Tracking, Monitoring & Control
FCC set to vote on 988 georouting rules today
FCC set to vote on 988 georouting rules today
Oct 17, 2024
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4 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
CERCI cites ‘disappointment’ in FCC’s apparent movement toward 4.9 GHz rules
Public Safety
CERCI cites ‘disappointment’ in FCC’s apparent movement toward 4.9 GHz rules
CERCI cites ‘disappointment’ in FCC’s apparent movement toward 4.9 GHz rules
Oct 16, 2024
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4 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
EWA asks for FCC direction to resolve T-Band interference in 5 major markets
Regulations
EWA asks for FCC direction to resolve T-Band interference in 5 major markets
EWA asks for FCC direction to resolve T-Band interference in 5 major markets
Oct 11, 2024
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3 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Australian government taps postal vans to track remote network coverage
Tracking, Monitoring & Control
Australian government taps postal vans to track remote network coverage
Australian government taps postal vans to track remote network coverage
Oct 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRobert Clark
Modernizing municipal IT infrastructure: A vital defense against cyber threats
Government
Modernizing municipal IT infrastructure: A vital defense against cyber threats
Modernizing municipal IT infrastructure: A vital defense against cyber threats
Oct 7, 2024
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2 Min Read
byAndy Lin / American City & County
AT&T’s networking chief, Chris Sambar, to leave company
Enterprise
AT&T’s networking chief, Chris Sambar, to leave company
AT&T’s networking chief, Chris Sambar, to leave company
Oct 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMike Dano
Two-thirds of healthcare organizations hit by ransomware in past year: survey
Critical Infrastructure
Two-thirds of healthcare organizations hit by ransomware in past year: survey
Two-thirds of healthcare organizations hit by ransomware in past year: survey
Oct 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byEmily Olsen
SpaceX blames European hostility on AST’s ‘misinformation campaign’
Satellite Direct to Device
SpaceX blames European hostility on AST’s ‘misinformation campaign’
SpaceX blames European hostility on AST’s ‘misinformation campaign’
Oct 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMike Dano
Somewear Labs supports data integration with 3AM Innovations’ FLORIAN platform
Interoperability
Somewear Labs supports data integration with 3AM Innovations’ FLORIAN platform
Somewear Labs supports data integration with 3AM Innovations’ FLORIAN platform
Oct 4, 2024
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3 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
NSA Releases 6 principles of OT cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
NSA Releases 6 principles of OT cybersecurity
NSA Releases 6 principles of OT cybersecurity
Oct 3, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski / Dark Reading
EchoStar sets sights on direct-to-device market
Satellite Direct to Device
EchoStar sets sights on direct-to-device market
EchoStar sets sights on direct-to-device market
Oct 2, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJeff Baumgartner
Government
Advancements in police technology have fundamentally changed how departments operate
Advancements in police technology have fundamentally changed how departments operate
Oct 2, 2024
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2 Min Read
by Dean Cunningham / American City & County
Verizon back to normal service after hours-long, widespread outage
Public Safety
Verizon back to normal service after hours-long, widespread outage
Verizon back to normal service after hours-long, widespread outage
Oct 1, 2024
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2 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
CISA again raises alarm on hacktivist threat to water utilities
Critical Infrastructure
CISA again raises alarm on hacktivist threat to water utilities
CISA again raises alarm on hacktivist threat to water utilities
Sep 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDavid Jones / Cybersecurity Dive

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