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Hytera America files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing Motorola Solutions litigation woes
LMR
Hytera America files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing Motorola Solutions litigation woesHytera America files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing Motorola Solutions litigation woes

byDonny Jackson
May 27, 2020
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4 Min Read
Public-safety speakers laud PTT over LTE ease of use, performance during COVID-19 pandemic
Public Safety
Public-safety speakers laud PTT over LTE ease of use, performance during COVID-19 pandemicPublic-safety speakers laud PTT over LTE ease of use, performance during COVID-19 pandemic
byDonny Jackson
May 23, 2020
9 Min Read
Virginia 911 center leverages remote capabilities, FirstNet to help address COVID-19 challenges
911
Virginia 911 center leverages remote capabilities, FirstNet to help address COVID-19 challengesVirginia 911 center leverages remote capabilities, FirstNet to help address COVID-19 challenges
byDonny Jackson
May 15, 2020
7 Min Read
FCC approves Anterix proposal to transition 900 MHz LMR spectrum to LTE use
Critical Infrastructure
FCC approves Anterix proposal to transition 900 MHz LMR spectrum to LTE useFCC approves Anterix proposal to transition 900 MHz LMR spectrum to LTE use
byDonny Jackson
May 13, 2020
7 Min Read
Motorola Solutions sees COVID-19 dip in enterprise LMR but claims no LTE cannibalization
Enterprise
Motorola Solutions sees COVID-19 dip in enterprise LMR but claims no LTE cannibalizationMotorola Solutions sees COVID-19 dip in enterprise LMR but claims no LTE cannibalization
byDonny Jackson
May 11, 2020
5 Min Read
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Public Safety
COVID-19 economic impact could accelerate LMR-to-LTE shift, L3Harris CEO saysCOVID-19 economic impact could accelerate LMR-to-LTE shift, L3Harris CEO says
byDonny Jackson
May 5, 2020
3 Min Read
FirstNet Band 14 coverage serves about half of U.S. rural population, FirstNet Authority reports
Public Safety
FirstNet Band 14 coverage serves about half of U.S. rural population, FirstNet Authority reports
FirstNet Band 14 coverage serves about half of U.S. rural population, FirstNet Authority reports
May 4, 2020
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3 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Sepura: We’re not impacted by injunction to freeze Hytera assets in the UK
LMR
Sepura: We’re not impacted by injunction to freeze Hytera assets in the UK
Sepura: We’re not impacted by injunction to freeze Hytera assets in the UK
Apr 30, 2020
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3 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
NICE provides free Xpress digital-evidence platform to public safety during COVID-19 pandemic
Public Safety
NICE provides free Xpress digital-evidence platform to public safety during COVID-19 pandemic
NICE provides free Xpress digital-evidence platform to public safety during COVID-19 pandemic
Apr 29, 2020
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4 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
FCC plans vote on Anterix proposal for 900 MHz private LTE for utilities, enterprises
Enterprise
FCC plans vote on Anterix proposal for 900 MHz private LTE for utilities, enterprises
FCC plans vote on Anterix proposal for 900 MHz private LTE for utilities, enterprises
Apr 22, 2020
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9 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
California fire district leveraging FirstNet, BeOn PTT from L3Harris to save significant LMR costs
Push To X
California fire district leveraging FirstNet, BeOn PTT from L3Harris to save significant LMR costs
California fire district leveraging FirstNet, BeOn PTT from L3Harris to save significant LMR costs
Apr 20, 2020
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15 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Utility giant Ameren moving forward with private LTE network
Critical Infrastructure
Utility giant Ameren moving forward with private LTE network
Utility giant Ameren moving forward with private LTE network
Apr 18, 2020
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2 Min Read
byMike Dano
COVID-19 realities forcing fire chiefs to propose significant budget cuts
Funding
COVID-19 realities forcing fire chiefs to propose significant budget cuts
COVID-19 realities forcing fire chiefs to propose significant budget cuts
Apr 17, 2020
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Catalyst announces LMR-LTE interoperability platform
Interoperability
Catalyst announces LMR-LTE interoperability platform
Catalyst announces LMR-LTE interoperability platform
Apr 16, 2020
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Motorola Solutions makes remote network management a reality with CirrusCentral Management
Devices & Solutions
Motorola Solutions makes remote network management a reality with CirrusCentral Management
Motorola Solutions makes remote network management a reality with CirrusCentral Management
Apr 14, 2020
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2 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
MCPTT-based FirstNet PTT a ‘game-changer,’ potential LMR replacement, N.J. police captain says
Push To X
MCPTT-based FirstNet PTT a ‘game-changer,’ potential LMR replacement, N.J. police captain says
MCPTT-based FirstNet PTT a ‘game-changer,’ potential LMR replacement, N.J. police captain says
Apr 13, 2020
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8 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
L3Harris offers free BeOn service to healthcare entities, others during COVID-19 crisis
Push To X
L3Harris offers free BeOn service to healthcare entities, others during COVID-19 crisis
L3Harris offers free BeOn service to healthcare entities, others during COVID-19 crisis
Apr 9, 2020
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7 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Samsung announces first mission-critical video call leveraging AWS cloud
Critical Infrastructure
Samsung announces first mission-critical video call leveraging AWS cloud
Samsung announces first mission-critical video call leveraging AWS cloud
Apr 8, 2020
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3 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
COVID-19 could have lasting impacts on 911 practices, speakers sa
911
COVID-19 could have lasting impacts on 911 practices, speakers sa
COVID-19 could have lasting impacts on 911 practices, speakers sa
Apr 6, 2020
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7 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
AT&T introduces ‘free smartphone for life’ program with some agency-paid FirstNet subscriptions
Devices
AT&T introduces ‘free smartphone for life’ program with some agency-paid FirstNet subscriptions
AT&T introduces ‘free smartphone for life’ program with some agency-paid FirstNet subscriptions
Mar 31, 2020
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3 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
AT&T announces MCPTT-based FirstNet PTT, certifications for HPUE products from Assured Wireless
Push To X
AT&T announces MCPTT-based FirstNet PTT, certifications for HPUE products from Assured Wireless
AT&T announces MCPTT-based FirstNet PTT, certifications for HPUE products from Assured Wireless
Mar 31, 2020
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7 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Motorola Solutions agrees to buy IndigoVision for $37 million
Devices & Solutions
Motorola Solutions agrees to buy IndigoVision for $37 million
Motorola Solutions agrees to buy IndigoVision for $37 million
Mar 25, 2020
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2 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Coverage-extending HPUE products expected to be available soon, according to FirstNet Authority, AT&T officials
Coverage & Interference
Coverage-extending HPUE products expected to be available soon, according to FirstNet Authority, AT&T officials
Coverage-extending HPUE products expected to be available soon, according to FirstNet Authority, AT&T officials
Mar 21, 2020
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Lynk claims successful test of satellite-to-cell-phone communications, cites potential public-safety value
Public Safety
Lynk claims successful test of satellite-to-cell-phone communications, cites potential public-safety value
Lynk claims successful test of satellite-to-cell-phone communications, cites potential public-safety value
Mar 19, 2020
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7 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
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911
Manatee County (Fla.) selects RapidDeploy to provide cloud-based 911 tactical mapping, data analytics
Manatee County (Fla.) selects RapidDeploy to provide cloud-based 911 tactical mapping, data analytics
Mar 18, 2020
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4 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
5G will see C-V2X explosion … maybe
Network Tech
5G will see C-V2X explosion … maybe
5G will see C-V2X explosion … maybe
Mar 12, 2020
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1 Min Read
byPaul Myles
Shocker! Verizon was the big spender in FCC’s millmeter-wave auction
Network Tech
Shocker! Verizon was the big spender in FCC’s millmeter-wave auction
Shocker! Verizon was the big spender in FCC’s millmeter-wave auction
Mar 12, 2020
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2 Min Read
byMike Dano
$764.6 million judgment against Hytera made official, but Motorola Solutions injunction request still pending
LMR
$764.6 million judgment against Hytera made official, but Motorola Solutions injunction request still pending
$764.6 million judgment against Hytera made official, but Motorola Solutions injunction request still pending
Mar 9, 2020
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4 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Latest coverage figures, third-party data indicate AT&T narrowing 4G coverage, performance gaps with Verizon
Coverage & Interference
Latest coverage figures, third-party data indicate AT&T narrowing 4G coverage, performance gaps with Verizon
Latest coverage figures, third-party data indicate AT&T narrowing 4G coverage, performance gaps with Verizon
Mar 5, 2020
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7 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Axon says it will offer cloud-based CAD services during the second half of this year
Dispatch/Call-taking
Axon says it will offer cloud-based CAD services during the second half of this year
Axon says it will offer cloud-based CAD services during the second half of this year
Mar 3, 2020
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3 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Powering 5G cell sites may rack up big costs for operators
Power
Powering 5G cell sites may rack up big costs for operators
Powering 5G cell sites may rack up big costs for operators
Feb 27, 2020
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2 Min Read
bySue Marek
Motorola Solutions awarded $764 million in trade-secret theft case against Hytera
Policy
Motorola Solutions awarded $764 million in trade-secret theft case against Hytera
Motorola Solutions awarded $764 million in trade-secret theft case against Hytera
Feb 15, 2020
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
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Software
Softil tech selected to develop MCPTT devices for South Korean rail line
Softil tech selected to develop MCPTT devices for South Korean rail line
Feb 14, 2020
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3 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Informa Tech launches new technology-research business, Omdia
Enterprise
Informa Tech launches new technology-research business, Omdia
Informa Tech launches new technology-research business, Omdia
Feb 13, 2020
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1 Min Read
Motorola Solutions reports record LMR sales in 2019, despite Florida setback
Devices & Solutions
Motorola Solutions reports record LMR sales in 2019, despite Florida setback
Motorola Solutions reports record LMR sales in 2019, despite Florida setback
Feb 10, 2020
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson

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