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For FirstNet, major decisions necessary to reach goal for year-end RFP

If FirstNet hopes to meet its goal of issuing a final RFP by the end of the year, it’s time for the FirstNet board to make critical decisions.

News

Virginia PSAP installs new Motorola Solutions 911 solution to prepare for text, next-gen 911

Stafford County, Va., announces that it upgraded its 911 system to the CallStation platform from Emergency CallWorks—a company acquired by Motorola Solutions earlier this year—in preparation to deliver text-to-911 service by the end of the year and prepare for the migration to a next-generation system in the future.

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Mutualink, partners to demonstrate interoperable capabilities, New Jersey LTE solutions during APCO

Interoperable solutions provider Mutualink and three partners—PMC Associates, Oceus Networks and Hughes—next week will demonstrate their collaborative capabilities that are being deployed in the New Jersey public-safety LTE early-builder project.

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FirstNet committee recommends $126 million budget with spectrum-relocation, cybersecurity funding

FirstNet’s finance committee recommends that the full board adopt a $126 million budget for the 2016 fiscal year that would fund the ongoing request-for-proposal (RFP) process, cybersecurity efforts and a grant program to pay for the spectral relocation of 700 MHz narrowband systems currently operating in Band 14.

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FCC requires IP-based providers to offer backup-power options to ensure 911 availability

FCC commissioners approve rules requiring carriers to offer affordable backup-power options for IP-based voice services to help safeguard residential 911 communications during commercial power outages.

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Motorola Solutions announces $1 billion investment from Silver Lake private-equity firm

Motorola Solutions will receive a $1 billion investment from Silver Lake—a private-equity firm focused on the technology sector—and plans to repurchase as much as $2 billion in stock through a tender offer.

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Black & Veatch buys assets of RCC Consultants for $3.1 million

Black & Veatch purchased most assets of RCC Consultants for an estimated $3.1 million—$1 million more than the expected collectible accounts receivable—in a deal approved by a New Jersey bankruptcy court and closed on Friday, July 31.

Commentary

Reform defense acquisition to reflect the challenges of the cyber age

Currently, the defense procurement process is hallmarked by delays and under-inclusiveness. The Department of Defense and Congress must work together to accelerate the process and allow additional players in the game, so we can acquire advanced technology to effectively fight the digital war that is now upon us.

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Latest NetMotion Diagnostics release enables enhanced reporting on connectivity issues, support for iOS, Android

NetMotion Wireless announces NetMotion Diagnostics 3.10, which lets enterprises and other customer access raw data from the solution to generate reports from third-party tools like Splunk, Elasticsearch and Kiwi, as well as supporting usage on iOS and Android platforms.

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FCC task force suggests NG911 funding model that includes fees for broadband connections

Funding options based on assessing “technology neutral” 911 fees based on broadband connections and addressing issues with collecting 911 fees from prepaid wireless phones were discussed Monday’s meeting of the FCC Task Force on Optimal PSAP Architecture (TFOPA).

Commentary

For FirstNet, major decisions necessary to reach goal for year-end RFP

News

Virginia PSAP installs new Motorola Solutions 911 solution to prepare for text, next-gen 911

News

Mutualink, partners to demonstrate interoperable capabilities, New Jersey LTE solutions during APCO

News

FirstNet committee recommends $126 million budget with spectrum-relocation, cybersecurity funding

News

FCC requires IP-based providers to offer backup-power options to ensure 911 availability

News

Motorola Solutions announces $1 billion investment from Silver Lake private-equity firm

News

Black & Veatch buys assets of RCC Consultants for $3.1 million

Commentary

Reform defense acquisition to reflect the challenges of the cyber age

News

Latest NetMotion Diagnostics release enables enhanced reporting on connectivity issues, support for iOS, Android

News

FCC task force suggests NG911 funding model that includes fees for broadband connections

Commentary

September 3GPP Plenary: 6G officially begins, Release 19 on track

Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services

Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority?

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

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

Lynk CEO Charles Miller: The sky’s the limit

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