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Vertex Standard unveils IP-based EVX-Link solution to connect disparate DMR Tier II systems

• 28th April 2015

Vertex Standard introduces its eVerge EVX-Link, a pocket-sized solution that is projected to cost less than $500 and enables quickly deployable connectivity between multiple DMR Tier II systems via a mobile radio with an Ethernet connection, according to a company official.

FirstNet board approves release of draft RFP, ‘public-safety entity’ definition proceeding

• 24th April 2015

FirstNet board members today voted unanimously to release a special notice regarding its much-anticipated draft request for proposal (RFP), which will initiate a 90-day proceeding designed to provide FirstNet with the feedback from industry and public safety that is needed to issue a final RFP by the end of the year.

Board members met via teleconference today after declining to consider the RFP proposed to the board at last month’s meeting. FirstNet Chairwoman Sue Swenson thanked the FirstNet staff for its efforts in revising the massive document.

Go, or No Go? New LA-RICS public-safety LTE plan gives NTIA, FirstNet a lot to consider

• 23rd April 2015

There has been no decision yet from NTIA about the fate of the LA-RICS public-safety LTE project. That’s understandable, because there are a lot of factors to consider.

Vendors should put first responders before profits, encourage ISSI deployments

• 23rd April 2015

If agencies could enable intersystem interoperability via ISSI at will, radio systems would be chosen on their merits, instead of being forced by anti-competitive vendor lock-in.

MSA, Motorola Solutions create a Bluetooth solution to improve voice communications on fireground

• 23rd April 2015

Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) manufacturer MSA and Motorola Solutions today announced an integrated Bluetooth solution that is designed to let firefighters communicate more clearly in noisy fireground environments.

FirstNet board to consider draft RFP, ‘public-safety-entity’ notice during special meeting on Friday

• 21st April 2015

FirstNet board members will conduct a special teleconference meeting on Friday, when they are expected to consider approving the FirstNet’s much-anticipated draft request for proposal (RFP), according to a FirstNet official. In addition, the board will consider issuing a follow-up public notice to get more input about who should qualify as a “public-safety entity” that can get priority access to FirstNet’s nationwide public-safety broadband network.

Pryme Radio Products features Bluetooth accessories in latest additions to product portfolio

• 20th April 2015

Pryme Radio Products recently showcased four accessories that leverage Bluetooth technology as the California-based manufacturer continues to expand its product portfolio supporting both two-way-radio and cellular users.

LA City Council approves police sites for new LA-RICS LTE plan, expects NTIA approval

• 18th April 2015

Los Angeles City Council votes to approve the use of 19 city-owned police stations as the location of cell sites for the amended Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) public-safety LTE proposal. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is expected to restart the project—suspended by NTIA since April 3—next week, according to the approved special motion.

Xplore Technologies buys assets of Motion Computing after foreclosure

• 17th April 2015

Ultra-rugged and fully rugged tablet PC maker Xplore Technologies announces that it has closed its purchase of substantially all assets of Motion Computing, the world’s second-leading provider of rugged tablet PC that was the subject of a foreclosure, according to Xplore Technologies officials.

FCC E911 location ruling the first step in journey to improved emergency-response times

• 17th April 2015

By John Vetter, Sunsight Instruments

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) should be commended for its recent unanimous ruling in favor of increased horizontal-axis location accuracy requirements for Wireless Enhanced 911 (E911) systems, and for providing guidance on a path to develop and implement vertical-axis solutions and requirements.