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The data evolution continues

Myriad applications developed in recent decades have allowed LMR systems to shed their "voice-only" label. Meanwhile, broadband technologies like LTE promise an even brighter data future.

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Jun. 17, 2013

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Standards will be critical for text-to-911 services

As public safety agencies face the imminent implementation of text-to-911 capabilities, the role of industry standards becomes essential....More
Jun. 3, 2013

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Why hosted solutions make sense for public safety

Most PSAP systems today are housed on site, but the future may feature powerful applications that are hosted in the cloud....More
Jun. 3, 2013

Article

First steps toward LMR-LTE convergence

Understanding the similarities and differences between LMR and LTE systems is essential to figuring out how to layer them....More
Jun. 3, 2013

Article

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Failure-proofing NG-911 networks 1

While separate voice and data networks might be the instinctive approach, it also would be the wrong one in an IP environment....More
May 15, 2013

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The LMR-to-LTE transition: revolution vs. evolution 16

Many believe that public-safety communications will migrate from LMR systems to LTE, but no one knows when. It could happen sooner than you think....More
Apr. 18, 2013

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Public safety needs data and application interoperability

The time for FirstNet to foster such interoperability is now, as it begins designing its nationwide broadband network for first responders....More
Mar. 19, 2013

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M2M expected to account for 50 billion devices by 2020

Cisco's Barry Einsig explains the massive impact that machine-to-machine (M2M) communications are projected to have on the wireless industry during the next several years at IWCE 2013....More
Mar. 19, 2013

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Optimizing simulcast networks

They can be pricey, so here's how to get the most bang for the buck....More
Mar. 19, 2013

Article

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How to bridge the gap between LMR and wireless broadband 1

LMR may be the communications technology for today, but a private wireless broadband network could be in your organization's future. With proper planning, you can save resources — and money — while supporting both platforms....More
Mar. 7, 2013

Article

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FirstNet launch requirements a good first step

Public safety justifiably was pleased when NPSTC proposed launch requirements for the FirstNet nationwide broadband network after months of work. But the real work is just beginning....More

The data evolution continues

Standards will be critical for text-to-911 services

Why hosted solutions make sense for public safety

First steps toward LMR-LTE convergence

Failure-proofing NG-911 networks 1

The LMR-to-LTE transition: revolution vs. evolution 16

Public safety needs data and application interoperability

M2M expected to account for 50 billion devices by 2020

Optimizing simulcast networks

How to bridge the gap between LMR and wireless broadband 1

FirstNet launch requirements a good first step

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