Critical Infrastructure

IWCE: Tim Downs highlights key features of Critical LTE Communications Forum on Nov. 2-3 in Chicago

Tim Downs, conference director for the Critical LTE Communications Forum, discusses key issues—from LMR-to-LTE migration to user applications—that will be discussed during educational sessions during the event. The Critical LTE Communications Forum will be conducted on Nov. 2-3 at the McCormick Center in Chicago. For more information and to register, visit http://www.criticalltecommunications.net/.

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Potomac Spectrum Partners plans to begin building nationwide TETRA system by the end of the year

Potomac Spectrum Partners (PSP), a private company based in Maryland, announces that is teaming with partners TASSTA, PowerTrunk (part of the Sepura Group) and Space Data to develop a nationwide TETRA network for mission-critical voice, data and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

EWA: Sarah Beerbower outlines highlights of Wireless Leadership Summit on Oct. 5-7

Sarah Beerbower, executive director of marketing and membership for the Enterprise Wireless Alliance (EWA), identifies some of the sessions, exhibit-hall and networking opportunities that attendees can expect to find at the upcoming Wireless Leadership Summit, which is presented by EWA and the Technology Resource Network.

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New trade association formed to represent communications interests of non-public-safety government entities

A group of industry leaders announces the formation of the Government Wireless Technology & Communications Association (GWTCA), a trade association that officials say is being established to represent the communications needs of government public-service entities.

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Motorola Solutions: Randy Long describes benefits of SchoolSAFE solution

Randy Long of SchoolSAFE Communications describes how the dealer-developed solution supports daily communications on educational campuses, as well as interoperability with public-safety personnel during times of emergency.

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When your hands are full, new technology may let your eyes carry the load

Public-safety personnel in the field want the information that broadband applications can deliver, but they often need to keep their heads up and their hands free, precluding the use of typical consumer devices. Motorola Solutions’ proof-of-concept virtual-reality demonstration featuring Eyefluence technology may provide the seed of a solution to this problem.

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Learn more about next-generation transition at Critical LTE Communications Forum on Nov. 2-3 in Chicago

What can enterprises—transportation, utility/energy, oil and gas and more—learn from the early trials of FirstNet and public-safety broadband? This is the big question for the entire critical-communications community and the question we hope to confront at the inaugural Critical LTE Communications conference, according to conference director Timothy Downs.

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FCC tech-transition ruling has no impact on utilities’ critical-communications data, UTC official says

FCC commissioners voted to streamline the process that incumbent carriers must follow to stop offering voice services on their legacy wireline telephony networks, but the action does not changes the rules associated with retirement of copper-based data services used frequently by utilities, according an official with the Utilities Technology Council (UTC).

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NetMotion Wireless releases Mobility 11, which can double data throughput

NetMotion Wireless announces the release of Mobility 11, the latest version of the company’s mobile VPN solution that offers up to double the data throughput of its previous version and significantly enhances server scalability, according to a company official.

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Get ready to adapt, because a flood of critical-communications changes are coming

It may be tough to pinpoint exactly when everything will happen, but all signs point to significant changes on the horizon throughout the critical-communications industry. It’s time to get ready for an exciting-but-bumpy ride.

IWCE: Tim Downs highlights key features of Critical LTE Communications Forum on Nov. 2-3 in Chicago

News

Potomac Spectrum Partners plans to begin building nationwide TETRA system by the end of the year

EWA: Sarah Beerbower outlines highlights of Wireless Leadership Summit on Oct. 5-7

News

New trade association formed to represent communications interests of non-public-safety government entities

Video

Motorola Solutions: Randy Long describes benefits of SchoolSAFE solution

Commentary

When your hands are full, new technology may let your eyes carry the load

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Learn more about next-generation transition at Critical LTE Communications Forum on Nov. 2-3 in Chicago

News

FCC tech-transition ruling has no impact on utilities’ critical-communications data, UTC official says

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NetMotion Wireless releases Mobility 11, which can double data throughput

Commentary

Get ready to adapt, because a flood of critical-communications changes are coming

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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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