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Verizon, Axon demonstrate benefits of 5G network slicing to support public-safety video

Verizon and Axon Enterprises this week announced a successful demonstration of 5G network slicing that allowed its...

1st December 2023

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Cyberattack closes emergency rooms in three states

Ardent Health says it was the target of a cyberattack over Thanksgiving, in an incident that shut down the hospital...

30th November 2023

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General Electric, DARPA hack claims raise national-security concerns

General Electric and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) have reportedly been breached, according...

30th November 2023

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More 2G and 3G shutdowns loom in the U.S.

UScellular and Cellcom recently set dates to shutter their aging wireless networks. The smaller network operators...

29th November 2023

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Report: Local cybersecurity programs are facing headwinds as threats, technologies evolve

The evolving technological landscape isn’t just changing the nation’s social and economic norms, it’s also...

29th November 2023

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NG911 supporter Eshoo announces she will not seek reelection to Congress in 2024

Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), a longtime supporter of federal funding to help public-safety answering points (PSAPs)...

28th November 2023

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Crown Castle’s fiber and small cell business under fire – again

Elliott Investment Management, an activist investor firm, is taking aim at Crown Castle again, arguing the company...

27th November 2023

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GSMA calls for EU ‘fair share’ and mergers support amid traffic growth

The GSMA has backed 'fair share' demands for Big Tech to contribute to network costs and called for more European...

27th November 2023

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Scattered Spider hops nimbly from cloud to on-prem in complex attack

The group behind the high-profile MGM cyberattack in September has resurfaced in yet another sophisticated...

27th November 2023

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AI-powered robot dogs tested to find explosive devices

The U.K. government recently hosted a hackathon to test the use of AI-enabled robot dogs for bomb disposal tasks,...

27th November 2023

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Report: Mayors are interested in generative AI, but adoption rates remain low

There’s been a lot of focus in recent months on artificial intelligence (AI) and its many possible applications,...

27th November 2023

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California aims to complete NG911 migration statewide by December 2024

All public-safety answering point (PSAPs) in the state of California will complete the transition from legacy 911...

21st November 2023

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6G standards kick off WRC-23

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) this week adopted a resolution intended to guide the development...

21st November 2023

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Defending against attacks on vulnerable IoT devices

Cyber warfare is increasingly used as an attack method in international conflicts, because of the flexibility,...

21st November 2023

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Flying-vehicle startup funded for hydrogen-powered air ambulance

An eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) company has received funding from the Australian government to...

21st November 2023

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Can CommScope avert bankruptcy?

Times are tough for many cable tech and telecom suppliers these days. But they have been especially tough on...

21st November 2023

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New coalition opposes PSSA proposal for FCC to award 4.9 GHz license to the FirstNet Authority

A new coalition of public-safety, critical-infrastructure-industry (CII) and telecom entities today announced its...

17th November 2023

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After critical bug disclosures, TETRA emergency comms code goes public

The encryption algorithms used to secure emergency radio communications will now soon be released to the public...

15th November 2023

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Cellular’s satellite backhaul options abound with no clear winner

Wireless network engineers who are looking for more ways to keep their cell sites connected need only to cast their...

15th November 2023

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How AI can assist cities and counties with cybersecurity

The Public Technology Institute’s 2023 Local Government Cybersecurity National Survey was just released. Based...

15th November 2023

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Check out key takeaways from Disaster Management Symposium webinars, register to view archives

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The inaugural Disaster Management Symposium was conducted Nov. 8, when consecutive hour-long webinars featured...

15th November 2023

PSCR-FirstNet Authority: Officials highlight key features of new 5×5 event in San Diego

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Brianna Huettel, strategy and operations lead for Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR), and...

20th June 2023

Gallery: The last day of IWCE 2023

Day four of IWCE 2023 proceeded with more presentations and an Expo Hall featuring more than 300 exhibitors. The...

30th March 2023

Video: Opening of the Expo Hall on day three of IWCE 2023

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Visitors, exhibitors and sponsors poured in as the Expo Hall opened on Wednesday at IWCE 2023 in Las Vegas. More...

30th March 2023

Gallery: The Expo Hall opens on Day 3 of IWCE 2023

The Expo Hall opened this morning on day three of IWCE 2023 in Las Vegas. With more than 300 sponsors and...

29th March 2023

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Webinars

Is your Mission Critical microwave backhaul vulnerable to Cyber attacks

Thursday, November 2, 2023; at 2 PM EDT The world is at war with cyber criminals who seek to attack your mission...

21st September 2023

Business Continuity Planning is Essential for Public Sector Agencies

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 2 PM EDT Public sector agencies provide critical services and perform essential...

8th September 2023

Driving Innovation: Harnessing the Power of 5G In-Vehicle Connectivity

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Wednesday, October 18 2023 at 2 PM EDT The buzz surrounding 5G technology has been around for quite some time now,...

6th September 2023

Public Safety Radio Uplink Performance: Addressing Interference, BDAs, and Other Challenges

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Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 2 PM EDT | Brought to you by PCTEL Uplink radio performance is crucial for ensuring...

2nd August 2023

Public Safety DAS Basics for Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 1:00pm EDT Can First Responders communicate in the buildings in your town or city?...

20th June 2023

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Verizon, Axon demonstrate benefits of 5G network slicing to support public-safety video

NG911 supporter Eshoo announces she will not seek reelection to Congress in 2024

California aims to complete NG911 migration statewide by December 2024

New coalition opposes PSSA proposal for FCC to award 4.9 GHz license to the FirstNet Authority

Check out key takeaways from Disaster Management Symposium webinars, register to view archives

Biden administration unveils National Spectrum Strategy, but future of lower 3 GHz remains unclear

Momentum for ‘rip and replace’ funding grows as bipartisan bill introduced in House

Verizon, Axon demonstrate benefits of 5G network slicing to support public-safety video

NG911 supporter Eshoo announces she will not seek reelection to Congress in 2024

California aims to complete NG911 migration statewide by December 2024

New coalition opposes PSSA proposal for FCC to award 4.9 GHz license to the FirstNet Authority

Check out key takeaways from Disaster Management Symposium webinars, register to view archives

Biden administration unveils National Spectrum Strategy, but future of lower 3 GHz remains unclear

Momentum for ‘rip and replace’ funding grows as bipartisan bill introduced in House

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Verizon, Axon demonstrate benefits of 5G network slicing to support public-safety video

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Cyberattack closes emergency rooms in three states

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General Electric, DARPA hack claims raise national-security concerns

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More 2G and 3G shutdowns loom in the U.S.

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Report: Local cybersecurity programs are facing headwinds as threats, technologies evolve

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NG911 supporter Eshoo announces she will not seek reelection to Congress in 2024

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Crown Castle’s fiber and small cell business under fire – again

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GSMA calls for EU ‘fair share’ and mergers support amid traffic growth

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Scattered Spider hops nimbly from cloud to on-prem in complex attack

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AI-powered robot dogs tested to find explosive devices

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Report: Mayors are interested in generative AI, but adoption rates remain low

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California aims to complete NG911 migration statewide by December 2024

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6G standards kick off WRC-23

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Defending against attacks on vulnerable IoT devices

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Flying-vehicle startup funded for hydrogen-powered air ambulance

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Can CommScope avert bankruptcy?

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New coalition opposes PSSA proposal for FCC to award 4.9 GHz license to the FirstNet Authority

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After critical bug disclosures, TETRA emergency comms code goes public

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Cellular’s satellite backhaul options abound with no clear winner

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How AI can assist cities and counties with cybersecurity

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Check out key takeaways from Disaster Management Symposium webinars, register to view archives

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PSCR-FirstNet Authority: Officials highlight key features of new 5×5 event in San Diego

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Gallery: The last day of IWCE 2023

Video: Opening of the Expo Hall on day three of IWCE 2023

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Gallery: The Expo Hall opens on Day 3 of IWCE 2023

Webinars

Is your Mission Critical microwave backhaul vulnerable to Cyber attacks

Business Continuity Planning is Essential for Public Sector Agencies

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Driving Innovation: Harnessing the Power of 5G In-Vehicle Connectivity

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Public Safety Radio Uplink Performance: Addressing Interference, BDAs, and Other Challenges

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Public Safety DAS Basics for Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems

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Commentary

Land mobile radio (LMR) systems are just as vulnerable to cyberattacks as any other networks used in the public-safety sector. Here’s what to do about it.

September 3GPP Plenary meetings feature Release 18 progress, Release 19 beginnings

Better technology can help solve the public-safety staffing crisis

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