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U.S. government, Hytera Communications share key evidence, arguments for February criminal trial

U.S. government, Hytera Communications share key evidence, arguments for February criminal trial

U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) attorneys recently filed legal briefs outlining key evidence it plans to present against Hytera Communications as part of criminal-conspiracy case against the company, but lawyers for Hytera claim significant evidence should not be allowed in the upcoming trial.

Nov 27, 2024
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California statewide deployment of NG911 ‘on hold’ pending project assessment
California statewide deployment of NG911 ‘on hold’ pending project assessment

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U.S. government, Hytera Communications share key evidence, arguments for February criminal trial
U.S. government, Hytera Communications share key evidence, arguments for February criminal trial
Nov 27, 2024
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7 Min Read
byDonny Jackson, Editor
Regulations
Trump names Brendan Carr as next FCC chairman
Trump names Brendan Carr as next FCC chairman
Nov 19, 2024
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4 Min Read
byDonny Jackson, Editor
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
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, Editor
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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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byDonny Jackson, Editor
LMR licensing activity growing in business-industrial sector, FCC data indicates
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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, Editor
Chinese military unit infiltrated Motorola Solutions computers in 2017, U.S. government claims
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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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byDonny Jackson, Editor
T-Mobile relinquishes mmWave spectrum ‘not feasible’ to deploy
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T-Mobile relinquishes mmWave spectrum ‘not feasible’ to deploy
T-Mobile relinquishes mmWave spectrum ‘not feasible’ to deploy
Oct 22, 2024
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byMike Dano / Light Reading
Telecom glory days are over – bad news for Nokia, worse for Ericsson
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Telecom glory days are over – bad news for Nokia, worse for Ericsson
Telecom glory days are over – bad news for Nokia, worse for Ericsson
Oct 21, 2024
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by Iain Morris / Light Reading
The outlook for private wireless remains mixed
Broadband
The outlook for private wireless remains mixed
The outlook for private wireless remains mixed
Oct 17, 2024
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byMike Dano / Light Reading
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September 3GPP Plenary: 6G officially begins, Release 19 on track
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Ed Parkinson

Former CEO of the FirstNet Authority

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FirstNet Authority reauthorization needed as public-safety-driven network evolution proceeds
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IWCE Team
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Google, NLC issue AI guide for city leaders

The National League of Cities and Google announced on Wednesday a report on how local governments can leverage artificial intelligence-driven technologies — and mitigate the risks they present.

Nov 17, 2024
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Are local governments prepared for AI? 38% of IT leaders say not at all
Are local governments prepared for AI? 38% of IT leaders say not at all

Nov 27, 2024

LMR
U.S. government, Hytera Communications share key evidence, arguments for February criminal trial
U.S. government, Hytera Communications share key evidence, arguments for February criminal trial

Nov 27, 2024

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Robotic dog with wheels climbs steps, speeds down mountains
Robotic dog with wheels climbs steps, speeds down mountains

Nov 25, 2024

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Policy

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C-V2X, with 5G specs, takes another step forward in the US
C-V2X, with 5G specs, takes another step forward in the US

Nov 25, 2024

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Leaky cybersecurity holes put water systems at risk
Leaky cybersecurity holes put water systems at risk

Nov 25, 2024

911
California statewide deployment of NG911 ‘on hold’ pending project assessment
California statewide deployment of NG911 ‘on hold’ pending project assessment

Nov 23, 2024

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System Design

AI & Analytics
Are local governments prepared for AI? 38% of IT leaders say not at all
Are local governments prepared for AI? 38% of IT leaders say not at all

Nov 27, 2024

LMR
U.S. government, Hytera Communications share key evidence, arguments for February criminal trial
U.S. government, Hytera Communications share key evidence, arguments for February criminal trial

Nov 27, 2024

Critical Infrastructure
Leaky cybersecurity holes put water systems at risk
Leaky cybersecurity holes put water systems at risk

Nov 25, 2024

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U.S. government, Hytera Communications share key evidence, arguments for February criminal trial
U.S. government, Hytera Communications share key evidence, arguments for February criminal trial

Nov 27, 2024

Drones & Robots
Robotic dog with wheels climbs steps, speeds down mountains
Robotic dog with wheels climbs steps, speeds down mountains

Nov 25, 2024

Tracking, Monitoring & Control
C-V2X, with 5G specs, takes another step forward in the US
C-V2X, with 5G specs, takes another step forward in the US

Nov 25, 2024

IoT
AT&T to discontinue NB-IoT, but T-Mobile and Verizon keep the faith
AT&T to discontinue NB-IoT, but T-Mobile and Verizon keep the faith

Nov 21, 2024

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Motorola Solutions: Jeff Sausman, Jim Wolfinbarger demo VESTA NXT call-handling solutionMotorola Solutions: Jeff Sausman, Jim Wolfinbarger demo VESTA NXT call-handling solution
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