Critical Infrastructure

New FirstNet Chair Horowitz encouraged by progress, outlines ‘FirstNet 2.0’ plans

Leaders of U.S. public-safety organizations are “thrilled” with AT&T’s development of the FirstNet system and want the FirstNet Authority to continue its advocacy for first responders—a cornerstone of the organization’s “FirstNet 2.0” strategy that will be unveiled next week, according to FirstNet board Chair Ed Horowitz. Since being named FirstNet board chair in late August, […]
Motorola Solutions, Hytera exchange opposing views about potential impact of ITC ruling on customers

Motorola Solutions, Hytera exchange opposing views about potential impact of ITC ruling on customers

Motorola Solutions and Hytera Communications today offered very different interpretations of a recent U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruling, with Motorola claiming it would have a “significant” impact on Hytera customers and a Hytera official claiming the prohibited patented technologies are “not seen as material.” On Nov. 16, the ITC issued its final determination that […]
PoC can replace LMR under certain circumstances, but not for mission-critical voice, speakers say

PoC can replace LMR under certain circumstances, but not for mission-critical voice, speakers say

Push-to-talk-over-cellular (PoC) technology can allow enterprises to halt investment in LMR systems for non-mission-critical users today, but PoC solutions and broadband networks need to evolve before similar decisions could be made for mission-critical personnel, panelists said during a recent IWCE webinar. Brad Stoddard, director of Michigan’s Public Safety Communications System, said PoC certainly can be […]
Split decision? Hytera, Motorola Solutions both declare victory in wake of ITC patent ruling

Split decision? Hytera, Motorola Solutions both declare victory in wake of ITC patent ruling

Officials for both Hytera Communications and Motorola Solutions declared victory after the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) yesterday issued its final determination regarding a lengthy patent dispute between the two companies, with Hytera officials indicating how the company plans to deal with the ruling. In the order, the ITC upheld ITC Administrative Law Judge MaryJoan […]

Cradlepoint: Todd Krautkremer highlights purpose-built edge solutions

Todd Krautkremer, chief marketing officer for Cradlepoint, outlines the need for critical-communications entities to utilize appropriate edge solutions to complement subscription to dedicated LTE services offered by carriers that prioritize traffic. Krautkremer also highlights the company’s offerings to address interoperability and deployable challenges, as well as plans to provide customers with a migration path to […]
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