News FCC commissioners express interest in redesignating public-safety 4.9 GHz band for commercial use 23rd March 2018 FCC commissioners initiate a proceeding to examine potential new rules that might spur greater use of the 4.9 GHz spectrum band currently dedicated to public safety, including various spectrum-sharing schemes and the possibility of redesignating the airwaves for commercial use.
Video TCS: Dan Highsmith highlights features of company’s connected mobility solution 10th July 2015 Dan Highsmith, senior sales engineer for TeleCommunication Systems (TCS), explains how the company leverages vehicle-router and ad-hoc networking solutions to deliver a connected mobility solution in the field.
News Public-safety communications vendors prepare for Urban Shield exercise 5th September 2014 As first responders from throughout the United States—and some from international jurisdictions—prepare to participate in the Urban Shield exercises in the San Francisco Bay Area this weekend, officials for three vendors anticipate learning more about their solutions’ market readiness through their performance in the annual event.
News Newscan: LogMeIn acquires Ionia to accelerate Internet of Things opportunity 8th May 2014 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations FCC Commissioner O’Rielly: FCC’s grab for new regulatory power could go beyond broadband providers FirstNet CIO highlights emergency-response challenges, way forward Three technologies that will change how responders communicate Major U.S. Internet providers accused of deliberately slowing traffic Governments move to the cloud for security Analyst: ‘Next-gen 911 […]
News Verizon platform tackles security challenges of the ‘Internet of Things’ 7th January 2014 As the Internet of Things becomes reality, Verizon launches a cloud-based security suite that is designed to address many of the inherent challenges, including scale, convenience and the ability to thwart increasingly sophisticated attacks.
Video FirstNet’s D’Agostino: Commercial, public-safety LTE systems are different 27th November 2013 FirstNet General Manager Bill D’Agostino highlights the messages that he and other FirstNet officials delivered to commercial LTE carriers and vendors during the recent LTE North America conference in Dallas.
Article California city incorporates hams in response program 2nd May 2013 By leveraging the expertise of amateur-radio operators and neighborhood-watch organizations, a California city has established a preparedness program that officials hope will improve response efforts in case of a natural disaster.
Commentary Amateur radio experiences DIY renaissance 28th February 2013 By David Sumner — Thanks in part to a do-it-yourself movement, amateur radio is experiencing a revival.
Trilliant talks up powering the smart grid 10th June 2009 Rob Conant, Trilliant’s senior vice president of network products, discussed the smart-grid opportunity, the company’s recent acquisition of SkyPilot Networks and its value proposition to the utility industry.
Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority? 24th March 2024
FirstNet Authority reauthorization needed as public-safety-driven network evolution proceeds 16th March 2024