Partner content For faster emergency response, New York’s fire department looks to AI 27th February 2024 The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) is tapping technology from the smart transportation-focused C2SMARTER research center to speed up emergency responses in traffic-congested areas. In the last decade, the average response time between a 911 call for a life-threatening medical emergency and on-site FDNY arrival rose about 10%, from 6 minutes, 45 seconds to 7 minutes, 26 seconds, […]
Partner content Counting the cost of AT&T’s outage 27th February 2024 AT&T said it will offer customers a $5 credit to apologize for its recent outage. According to one estimate, that could cost the company up to $140 million. That figure puts AT&T roughly in line with other mobile network operators struggling with similar issues. For example, Australian operator Optus said its 2023 outage cost the company around $40 […]
Partner content Wyze camera breach impacts thousands 26th February 2024 Security-camera maker Wyze has revealed a breach that allowed users to see into each other’s camera feeds has impacted thousands of people. It was initially announced that the incident impacted 14 users, though in recent updates this number has risen to 13,000. Customers were notified by email, as well as in a post on Wyze’s forum. “As […]
Partner content AT&T suffers extended nationwide outage, prioritizes FirstNet restoration 22nd February 2024 AT&T today suffered a nationwide outage of its wireless services that included interruption to the FirstNet nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN), which the carrier giant has been building and maintaining for almost seven years. During the early hours this morning, AT&T customers began reporting what the carrier giant referenced as a “nationwide outage” that also […]
Partner content In private wireless 5G, reality is strangling hype 22nd February 2024 The hype around private wireless started around five years ago, in the early days of 5G, when vendors like Nokia suggested the market opportunity could span up to 14 million sites worldwide. That would be double the 7 million macro basestations devoted to commercial wireless networks. That outlook sparked a race among vendors. Startups like Celona, networking giants […]
Partner content Critical-infrastructure vendor PSI Software hit by ransomware 21st February 2024 PSI Software, a Germany-based critical infrastructure software and logistics platforms vendor, is running at diminished capacity following a ransomware attack the company initially detected Thursday. The attack impacted PSI’s internal IT infrastructure and the company responded by shutting down all external connections and systems, PSI said in an update Monday. The remainder of the company’s website […]
Partner content DoT, White House tackle the Chinese threat to U.S. Port Security 21st February 2024 The Department of Transportation (DoT) issued a warning today about the threat of Chinese vendors to US port infrastructure. At the same time, the White House issued an executive order aimed at bolstering port cybersecurity. Threats to the worldwide maritime industry have evolved significantly in recent months. In the Red Sea, cargo ships and their […]
Partner content Satellite association launch aims to enhance global connectivity 21st February 2024 A new association to advance direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communication ecosystems has been launched. The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) is made up of several satellite operators including Viasat, Terrestar Solutions, Ligado Networks, Omnispace and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC. Combined, the companies have more than 100 megahertz of L- and S-band spectrum which could […]
Commentary Things to know about IWCE 2024: Omdia to unveil Emerging Critical Tech & Innovation survey results 20th February 2024 IWCE’S official research partner, Omdia, will be unveiling the results of the Emerging Critical Tech & Innovation Survey across two Lunch & Learn sessions at IWCE. Omdia’s Physical Security, Public Safety & Critical Communication team will be actively participating throughout the IWCE 2024 schedule, with Omdia analysts participating in or moderating 10 sessions through the […]
News Hytera criminal trial scheduled to begin Oct. 1 19th February 2024 A criminal trial in a case against Hytera Communications for an alleged conspiracy to steal Motorola Solutions’ DMR trade secrets is scheduled to begin on Oct. 1, according to information released last week by a federal judge in Illinois. District Court Judge John Tharp of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois […]
Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services 1 22nd April 2024
Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority? 2 24th March 2024
