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How to make multi-agency collaboration a reality in a FirstNet world

A fundamental goal of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) is to enable multimedia communication and collaboration between all first-responder agencies, which is a challenging task. The good news is that numerous advanced technologies are available today to help deliver on the promise of secure, seamless multi-agency collaboration.

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FCC takes initial steps to unlock AWS-3 spectrum auction revenue for public-safety initiatives

The AWS-3 auction’s record-breaking $41.3 billion in estimated net revenue is expected to cover all of the funding priorities outlined in the Spectrum Act, including funding for FirstNet, for research and development related to public safety wireless communications, and for the 911, E-911 and next-generation 911 implementation grant program.

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Critical infrastructure demanding more from communications technology

Critical-infrastructure industries are emerging as the biggest adopters of machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, connecting more people, devices and sensors in the field than ever before. As automation grows in both popularity and necessity, decision makers have an opportunity to select from a plethora of communication technologies available to the marketplace.

Body-worn cameras for law enforcement: A really big deal and really, really Big Data

Author Edmond Vea outlines some of the capabilities and technical challenges associated with use of body-worn cameras by law-enforcement officers, which has been the focus of considerable funding and political attention during the past year. Vea also introduces a survey to gather input from readers about body-worn cameras, the results of which he will unveil during IWCE 2015 in March.

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Why carrier-hosted P25 as a Service provides a roadmap for greater agency participation

Public-safety agencies have been reluctant to adopt shared P25 service offerings due to undesirable governance policies, but carrier-hosted P25 as a Service solves that problem.

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Taller deployable towers could provide a ‘light at the end of the fiber’ for disaster response

Development of deployable towers that are taller than 500 feet would be very useful in the aftermath of disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, where the entire local communications infrastructure is unavailable.

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Wireless Spectrum Changes Bring New Opportunities in 2015

Maybe it’s always about spectrum at the FCC, but not too often about spectrum for Business/Industrial and Land Transportation (B/ILT) entities. If B/ILT interests are want to improve their spectrum lot, we must do it on our own.

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TRNI loses extraordinary leader with the passing of Dave Robison

Technology Resource Network, International (TRNI), formerly known as USMSS, lost the chairman of its board of directors on Friday, Dec. 5, when Dave Robison passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours at the age of 65.

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There is an optimistic future for 911 wireless location accuracy

By George Rice, iCERT.By leveraging readily available technologies like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, carriers can provide public-safety answering points (PSAPs) with better accuracy and dispatchable addresses that can be conveyed quickly to first responders when 911 emergency calls are made, even if the communication is initiated from a wireless device from inside a building.

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Beyond asset management: Critical real-time information improves public safety

Public-safety agencies have unique “human asset” management needs, because it encounters scenarios that are much more time-sensitive and life-critical than those in the enterprise sector. For example, knowing where and when a police officer leaves his patrol car and whether he took his assault rifle with him isn’t sufficient. Only by knowing what’s transpiring in real time can backup support be dispatched, even if an officer is prevented from calling in on his voice radio.

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How to make multi-agency collaboration a reality in a FirstNet world

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FCC takes initial steps to unlock AWS-3 spectrum auction revenue for public-safety initiatives

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Critical infrastructure demanding more from communications technology

Body-worn cameras for law enforcement: A really big deal and really, really Big Data

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Why carrier-hosted P25 as a Service provides a roadmap for greater agency participation

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Taller deployable towers could provide a ‘light at the end of the fiber’ for disaster response

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Wireless Spectrum Changes Bring New Opportunities in 2015

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TRNI loses extraordinary leader with the passing of Dave Robison

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There is an optimistic future for 911 wireless location accuracy

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Beyond asset management: Critical real-time information improves public safety

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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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