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Rural Colorado sheriff’s department uses Samsung, Visual Labs, FirstNet to provide an affordable body-cam solution
Enterprise
Rural Colorado sheriff’s department uses Samsung, Visual Labs, FirstNet to provide an affordable body-cam solutionRural Colorado sheriff’s department uses Samsung, Visual Labs, FirstNet to provide an affordable body-cam solution

byDonny Jackson
Jul 19, 2019
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6 Min Read
Motorola Solutions buys WatchGuard for mobile video solutions
Devices & Solutions
Motorola Solutions buys WatchGuard for mobile video solutionsMotorola Solutions buys WatchGuard for mobile video solutions
byDonny Jackson
Jul 12, 2019
1 Min Read
L3Harris Technologies makes company debut after merger of Harris, L3 Technologies
Operations
L3Harris Technologies makes company debut after merger of Harris, L3 TechnologiesL3Harris Technologies makes company debut after merger of Harris, L3 Technologies
byDonny Jackson
Jul 2, 2019
2 Min Read
Rave Mobile Safety unveils support for live video streaming
Public Safety
Rave Mobile Safety unveils support for live video streamingRave Mobile Safety unveils support for live video streaming
byDonny Jackson
Jun 26, 2019
5 Min Read
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Avaya announces availability of MLTS location capabilities through integration with RapidSOS, 911 SecureAvaya announces availability of MLTS location capabilities through integration with RapidSOS, 911 Secure
byDonny Jackson
Jun 22, 2019
7 Min Read
Mark43, Polaris Wireless partner to deliver first-responder 3D location information to CAD system
Public Safety
Mark43, Polaris Wireless partner to deliver first-responder 3D location information to CAD systemMark43, Polaris Wireless partner to deliver first-responder 3D location information to CAD system
byDonny Jackson
Jun 18, 2019
4 Min Read
pdvWireless changes name to Anterix as company awaits FCC ruling on 900 MHz private broadband proposal
Critical Infrastructure
pdvWireless changes name to Anterix as company awaits FCC ruling on 900 MHz private broadband proposal
pdvWireless changes name to Anterix as company awaits FCC ruling on 900 MHz private broadband proposal
Jun 17, 2019
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Hexagon unveils HxGN OnCall portfolio capable of working in the cloud, serving Tier 2 and Tier 3 911 centers
911
Hexagon unveils HxGN OnCall portfolio capable of working in the cloud, serving Tier 2 and Tier 3 911 centers
Hexagon unveils HxGN OnCall portfolio capable of working in the cloud, serving Tier 2 and Tier 3 911 centers
Jun 14, 2019
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Verizon deploys networks at U.S. Navy installations in southern California
Government
Verizon deploys networks at U.S. Navy installations in southern California
Verizon deploys networks at U.S. Navy installations in southern California
Jun 12, 2019
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Siyata Mobile receives certification for use on FirstNet, AT&T networks
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Siyata Mobile receives certification for use on FirstNet, AT&T networks
Siyata Mobile receives certification for use on FirstNet, AT&T networks
Jun 11, 2019
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
AT&T expects to complete 80% of FirstNet next year, as well as nationwide 5G on spectrum below 6 GHz
Public Safety
AT&T expects to complete 80% of FirstNet next year, as well as nationwide 5G on spectrum below 6 GHz
AT&T expects to complete 80% of FirstNet next year, as well as nationwide 5G on spectrum below 6 GHz
Jun 5, 2019
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6 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
AT&T to build nation’s initial FirstNet tribal-land cell site in Wisconsin
Tower & Site
AT&T to build nation’s initial FirstNet tribal-land cell site in Wisconsin
AT&T to build nation’s initial FirstNet tribal-land cell site in Wisconsin
May 31, 2019
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6 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Catalyst wins DHS contract to develop internetworking for MCPTT-LMR communications logo in a gray background | Catalyst wins DHS contract to develop internetworking for MCPTT-LMR communications
IoT
Catalyst wins DHS contract to develop internetworking for MCPTT-LMR communications
Catalyst wins DHS contract to develop internetworking for MCPTT-LMR communications
May 29, 2019
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3 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
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Interoperability
Ohio entities seek to use ISSI to make first interoperable link between FirstNet and P25 systems from Harris, Tait
Ohio entities seek to use ISSI to make first interoperable link between FirstNet and P25 systems from Harris, Tait
May 26, 2019
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Updated: Motorola Solutions ‘chomping at the bit’ to complete contract worth more than $600 million for statewide Florida system
Devices & Solutions
Updated: Motorola Solutions ‘chomping at the bit’ to complete contract worth more than $600 million for statewide Florida system that needs to be operational in June 2021
Updated: Motorola Solutions ‘chomping at the bit’ to complete contract worth more than $600 million for statewide Florida system that needs to be operational in June 2021
May 16, 2019
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6 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Backhaul problems, disjointed recovery efforts key causes of ‘unacceptable’ extended wireless outages after Hurricane Michael, FCC report says
Critical Infrastructure
Backhaul problems, disjointed recovery efforts key causes of ‘unacceptable’ extended wireless outages after Hurricane Michael, FCC report says
Backhaul problems, disjointed recovery efforts key causes of ‘unacceptable’ extended wireless outages after Hurricane Michael, FCC report says
May 10, 2019
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3 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
AT&T launches narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) as complement to LTE-M for Internet of Things connectivity
IoT
AT&T launches narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) as complement to LTE-M for Internet of Things connectivity
AT&T launches narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) as complement to LTE-M for Internet of Things connectivity
May 6, 2019
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Motorola Solutions execs cite ‘strong’ LMR demand, company’s diversified portfolio
Devices & Solutions
Motorola Solutions execs cite ‘strong’ LMR demand, company’s diversified portfolio
Motorola Solutions execs cite ‘strong’ LMR demand, company’s diversified portfolio
May 3, 2019
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Southern Linc offers ‘Basic MCPTT’ and ‘High Performance MCPTT,’ shuts down legacy iDEN system for LTE
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Southern Linc offers ‘Basic MCPTT’ and ‘High Performance MCPTT,’ shuts down legacy iDEN system for LTE
Southern Linc offers ‘Basic MCPTT’ and ‘High Performance MCPTT,’ shuts down legacy iDEN system for LTE
Apr 30, 2019
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7 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Motorola Solutions provides insight into company’s progress on MCPTT, MCData, MCVideo
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Motorola Solutions provides insight into company’s progress on MCPTT, MCData, MCVideo
Motorola Solutions provides insight into company’s progress on MCPTT, MCData, MCVideo
Apr 11, 2019
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4 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
AT&T FirstNet highlights new EPTT features, future promise of MCPTT
Public Safety
AT&T FirstNet highlights new EPTT features, future promise of MCPTT
AT&T FirstNet highlights new EPTT features, future promise of MCPTT
Mar 28, 2019
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6 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
RapidDeploy wins $6.6 million CalOES contract for analytics and mapping
Tracking, Monitoring & Control
Corrected: RapidDeploy wins $6.6 million CalOES contract for analytics and mapping
Corrected: RapidDeploy wins $6.6 million CalOES contract for analytics and mapping
Mar 26, 2019
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7 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Icom announces new satellite PTT radio on Iridium system, RoIP gateway
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Icom announces new satellite PTT radio on Iridium system, RoIP gateway
Icom announces new satellite PTT radio on Iridium system, RoIP gateway
Mar 24, 2019
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
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Public Safety
FirstNet board approves principles guiding future reinvestments of $15 billion into public-safety broadband system
FirstNet board approves principles guiding future reinvestments of $15 billion into public-safety broadband system
Mar 21, 2019
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Motorola Solutions unveils CBRS-based solution to deliver voice, data to enterprise customers
Enterprise
Motorola Solutions unveils CBRS-based solution to deliver voice, data to enterprise customers
Motorola Solutions unveils CBRS-based solution to deliver voice, data to enterprise customers
Mar 19, 2019
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
High-power user equipment (HPUE) can help bridge Band 14 coverage gaps in rural, in-building locations
Power
High-power user equipment (HPUE) can help bridge Band 14 coverage gaps in rural, in-building locations
High-power user equipment (HPUE) can help bridge Band 14 coverage gaps in rural, in-building locations
Mar 18, 2019
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4 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
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Push To X
Ericsson announces MCPTT support, including eMBMS LTE broadcast, IOPS functionality
Ericsson announces MCPTT support, including eMBMS LTE broadcast, IOPS functionality
Mar 12, 2019
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8 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Motorola Solutions, Sierra Wireless team to deliver integrated in-vehicle LTE broadband solutions
Broadband
Motorola Solutions, Sierra Wireless team to deliver integrated in-vehicle LTE broadband solutions
Motorola Solutions, Sierra Wireless team to deliver integrated in-vehicle LTE broadband solutions
Mar 4, 2019
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4 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Harris announces plans for new P25-LTE mobile radio
LMR
Harris announces plans for new P25-LTE mobile radio
Harris announces plans for new P25-LTE mobile radio
Mar 4, 2019
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3 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Verizon shares vision for transition to 5G, expectations to meet high-reliability, low-latency thresholds
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Verizon shares vision for transition to 5G, expectations to meet high-reliability, low-latency thresholds
Verizon shares vision for transition to 5G, expectations to meet high-reliability, low-latency thresholds
Feb 20, 2019
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9 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
AT&T officials outline current IoT capabilities over FirstNet, future considerations for LTE-M
IoT
AT&T officials outline current IoT capabilities over FirstNet, future considerations for LTE-M
AT&T officials outline current IoT capabilities over FirstNet, future considerations for LTE-M
Feb 15, 2019
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4 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Motorola Solutions
Devices & Solutions
Motorola Solutions announces details of $1.45 billion Airwave deal, projections for 2019 growth
Motorola Solutions announces details of $1.45 billion Airwave deal, projections for 2019 growth
Feb 8, 2019
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4 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Sonim announces shipments of new Rapid Deployment Kits, upcoming plans for package
Incident Command & Situational Awareness
Sonim announces shipments of new Rapid Deployment Kits, upcoming plans for package
Sonim announces shipments of new Rapid Deployment Kits, upcoming plans for package
Feb 8, 2019
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Las Vegas smart-lighting pilot with AT&T, Ubicquia highlights scalability, potential for broader smart-city use
IoT
Las Vegas smart-lighting pilot with AT&T, Ubicquia highlights scalability, potential for broader smart-city use
Las Vegas smart-lighting pilot with AT&T, Ubicquia highlights scalability, potential for broader smart-city use
Jan 29, 2019
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8 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Avaya announces ability to provide real-time, 911-location updates for devices in national database
911
Avaya announces ability to provide real-time, 911-location updates for devices in national database
Avaya announces ability to provide real-time, 911-location updates for devices in national database
Jan 25, 2019
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson

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