Newscan: New Mexico to launch broadband network for first responders
Also: Study finds that 74% mobile users have smartphones; mobile revenue is forecast to decline for first time ever; how a small Ohio town uses social media; Cassidian solution supports Florida county's consolidation effort; Havis unveils docking station for rugged tablet; Mutualink announces five new products for public safety; U.S. Signal announces new data center; EWA names new officers, board members; iCore partners with AudioCodes to deliver unified communications; and wearable mobile smart devices market is expected to reach $19 billion by 2018.
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