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Senate COVID-19 relief package does not address T-Band repeal, 911 items

U.S. senators unanimously approved a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief package late Wednesday, but the legislation does not include language that would repeal a mandate to auction T-Band spectrum or address 911-related issues that have been prioritized by public-safety officials, according to Beltway sources. Having public-safety-communications language included in the Senate bill was a goal for […]

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Permanent-injunction decision in Hytera-Motorola Solutions case could be months away

Attorneys for Motorola Solutions and Hytera Communications this week filed a joint motion outlining a briefing schedule that proposes that a federal judge decide whether Hytera could sell much of its DMR portfolio no earlier than late May. U.S. District Court Judge Charles Norgle of the Northern District of Illinois tomorrow will hear a presentation […]

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Motorola Solutions agrees to buy IndigoVision for $37 million

Motorola Solutions has agreed to acquire IndigoVision, a Scotland-based provider of end-to-end video security solutions, for about $37.2 million cash in a deal that is expected to close by the end of May, according to information from the companies “Motorola Solutions is pleased to have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash acquisition […]

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Cybersecurity crisis management during the coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic is arguably the first time a biological virus has a significant impact on the security industry. Cybercriminals can exploit the vulnerabilities in the security protections of medical facilities, homes and factories. At the same time, a handful of governments have rethought physical security with surveillance infrastructure to enforce coronavirus quarantines. The pandemic […]

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COVID-19 stokes fear of the surveillance society

Reluctant to heed government advice about “social distancing,” Brits and other UK residents were last night hit by tough new rules on freedom of movement. People cannot leave their homes unless they need to buy groceries, exercise or – for those designated “key workers” – travel to work. Designed to curb the spread of COVID-19, […]

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Battling COVID-19: Are local governments prepared?

American City & County recently surveyed its readership to get a better understanding of their preparedness for and response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. While some communities, it seems, were under-prepared, the survey reveals most respondents felt confident in their department’s ability to handle the health crisis. Highlights from the results include: More local leaders […]

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Coverage-extending HPUE products expected to be available soon, according to FirstNet Authority, AT&T officials

High-power user equipment (HPUE) that promises to almost double the coverage range for FirstNet subscribers using 700 MHz Band 14 spectrum is expected to be available within the next month, according to a FirstNet Authority official. Mark Golaszewski, the director of applications for the FirstNet Authority, provided the timeline Thursday in response to a question […]

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Newscan: First responders, Congress unite in call to preserve T-Band for public-safety use

Web Roundup Items from other news organizations First responders, Congress unite in call to preserve T-Band for public-safety use Telemedicine companies are struggling to serve ‘extreme volumes’ of patients as coronavirus calls surge Cyberattack hits Department of Heath and Human Services amid COVID-19 response T-Mobile U.S. CEO says operator has financial support to close Sprint […]

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Lynk claims successful test of satellite-to-cell-phone communications, cites potential public-safety value

Virginia-based Lynk today announced successful tests of communications between its low-Earth-orbit (LEO) nanosatellites—acting as a “cell tower in space”—and unmodified, standard cell phones and smartphones, showcasing a potential new option for providing resilient backup links and coverage to remote areas. “The advent of everywhere, everyone communications direct to your phone is upon us.” Lynk CEO […]

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Drakontas: CEO James Sim discusses DragonForce app development, use during COVID-19 crisis

Drakontas CEO James Sim explains how his company’s DragonForce command-and-control collaboration platform—traditionally used as a communications tool to support tactical operations for public safety and the military—is being deployed by multiple emergency-management entities associated with the response efforts being implemented in the COVID-19 crisis.

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Senate COVID-19 relief package does not address T-Band repeal, 911 items

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Permanent-injunction decision in Hytera-Motorola Solutions case could be months away

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Motorola Solutions agrees to buy IndigoVision for $37 million

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Cybersecurity crisis management during the coronavirus pandemic

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COVID-19 stokes fear of the surveillance society

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Battling COVID-19: Are local governments prepared?

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Coverage-extending HPUE products expected to be available soon, according to FirstNet Authority, AT&T officials

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Newscan: First responders, Congress unite in call to preserve T-Band for public-safety use

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Lynk claims successful test of satellite-to-cell-phone communications, cites potential public-safety value

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Drakontas: CEO James Sim discusses DragonForce app development, use during COVID-19 crisis

Commentary

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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IWCE 2019 Wrap Up