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TerreStar readies for launch of next-gen satellite

Jun 30, 2009 2:36 PM, By Donny Jackson

Satellite-communications provider TerreStar Networks is scheduled to launch a next-generation satellite tomorrow that is expected to bring satellite functionality to everyday devices, including consumer wireless handsets and — eventually — LMR radios used by public-safety personnel....

Reporter's Notebook: DHS announces $1.8 billion in grants

Jun 29, 2009 3:29 PM, By Mary Rose Roberts

DHS announces $1.8 billion in grants; Digi International unveils Smart Energy product suite for utilities; and more....

Reporter's Notebook: Integraph automates transmission of security alarm directly into CAD

Jun 17, 2009 11:03 AM, By Mary Rose Roberts

Integraph automates transmission of security alarm directly into CAD; BAE Systems lands $33.6 million from Navy; and more....

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Mission: improbable

Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Donny Jackson (donald.jackson@penton.com)

Many believe the worlds of IT and RF are as different as the former East and West Germany. But, as the German reunification proved, the seemingly impossible can be accomplished if the will to do so is great enough. It's a notion that public-safety communications officials need to embrace for the expected IT/RF convergence to be effective....

Call loggers and recorders

Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM

Learn about call loggers and recorders from Moducom, Verint Systems Inc., Eventide and more....

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LTE may be data-only, but still needs to support voice

Jul 1, 2009 4:32 PM, By Lynnette Luna

There is an interesting situation that is brewing when it comes to Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, and I'm surprised to find people already talking about it as operators aren’t scheduled to deploy the technology until next year. And that is: How will LTE support SMS and voice, which are the bread and butter of the mobile operator business today? Right now, LTE cannot support either because it is an all-IP technology that doesn't support the circuit-switched architectures found in today's mobile networks. ...

Next-gen satellite promises additional options

Jun 30, 2009 2:48 PM, By Donny Jackson

If all goes well tomorrow, TerreStar Networks will launch a new satellite that is so big that the traditionally large antennas found on satellite devices no longer will be necessary....

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