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  • May 15, 2013
    Article
    Urgent Communications

    Public safety reconsiders who should use its broadband network

    The sector has warmed up to the idea that critical-infrastructure entities, particularly utilities, might use its nationwide broadband network....More
  • Apr. 11, 2013
    Commentary

    A stark reminder of why training is so important 2

    Training often seems to be the first item cut when budgets are tight, but a recent New York transit incident provides vivid evidence of the importance of proper training....More
  • Apr. 4, 2013
    video
    Urgent Communications

    Nebraska utilities, public-safety agencies share network

    The Nebraska Public Power District's Matt Schnell explains the network-sharing arrangement between Nebraska utilities and public-safety entities at IWCE 2013....More
  • FirstNet board members Charles Dowd and Jeff Johnson at a roundtable discussion
    Mar. 15, 2013
    News
    Urgent Communications

    FirstNet roundtable reveals many details

    During a wide-ranging discussion at IWCE, FirstNet board members Charles Dowd and Jeff Johnson spoke about the general manager selection process, network requirements, network access and partnerships, usage of existing public-safety assets, network design process, a listening tour and FirstNet milestones....More
  • Mar. 15, 2013
    Commentary

    Decade of remarkable change for wireless industry, IWCE

    The end of yet another International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) is upon us — the 10th IWCE that I've attended. While the name of the show remains the same, both the show and the wireless industry it serves have undergone amazing transformations during this period....More
  • Mar. 13, 2013
    video
    Urgent Communications

    UTC's Kilbourne: Utilities are a logical FirstNet partner 2

    Brett Kilbourne, vice president of government and industry affairs for the United Telecom Council (UTC), discusses the notion of utilities partnering with FirstNet in the much-anticipated 700 MHz nationwide broadband network....More
  • Mar. 12, 2013
    News
    Urgent Communications

    Briefs: Anritsu enhances test device

    Also, David Clark to introduce new wireless headset for use in hazardous environments; Alcatel-Lucent to reveal enhancements to IP/ MPLS mobile backhaul solution....More
  • Mar. 12, 2013
    video
    Urgent Communications

    Secure, reliable systems critical for utilities

    MIMOMax Wireless' Paul Daigneault talks about the cybersecurity dangers facing electric utilities and the costly repercussions of system downtime....More
  • Jan. 15, 2013
    Commentary

    HF offering could be valuable in the post-disaster toolbox 21

    It has been interesting to see the level of interest that has emerged about a recent proposal to deploy an older technology — HF radio....More
  • Dec. 20, 2012
    audio

    Icom digital system gains traction in utility, healthcare sectors

    Icom America's Joe Collica discusses the company's IDAS digital mobile radio technology, which is becoming particularly popular in several sectors due to its cost-effectiveness....More
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