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Airgain targets launch of new HPUE antenna-modem platform for FirstNet by the end of year

Antenna manufacturer Airgain expects that its AirgainConnect antenna-modem—designed to enhance wireless signals in many frequencies, including the 700 MHz Band 14 spectrum licensed to the FirstNet Authority—will be commercially available during the fourth quarter of this year, company officials indicated last week. AirgainConnect is an antenna-modem platform that delivers about 60% more power to a […]

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Survey results: Financial uncertainty troubles local government leaders

To better understand the social and budgetary landscape of the post-COVID-19 world, American City & County has issued a series of surveys to take the pulse of its readership. Although the most recent results paint a picture of financial uncertainty, it also shows local government’s resolve to provide uninterrupted service. The results indicate that failing an influx of stimulus money, 68 […]

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Verizon keeps snapping up spectrum and small carriers

Verizon’s thirst for spectrum appears unquenchable. After all, the operator is widely expected to dominate both the ongoing CBRS spectrum auction and the upcoming C-band spectrum auction. Further, Verizon has also been purchasing spectrum licenses around the country on the so-called “secondary market,” directly from the companies that own the licenses. In the past six months, Verizon has […]

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Traffic-data cybersecurity works … for now

Russian company Quanttelecom is developing a quantum communication technology for protection of transport-related data against man-in-the-middle attacks. So far, the developer has made three real-world implementations in the national road transport system, including 500, 125 and 50 miles fiber-optic lines. As quantum technologies advance at pace, more companies are thinking how to apply them to […]

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COVID-19 driving data-integration projects in IoT

As countries across the world grapple with the novel coronavirus, there has been a significant effort to integrate input from sources, from surveillance cameras to point-of-sale systems and connected health devices. The trend has highlighted the power of Internet of Things (IoT) deployments for public data collection as well as the technology’s privacy-eroding potential. South […]

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L3Harris: James Potter highlights benefits of company’s MCA partner program

James Potter, senior manager of strategic partnerships at L3Harris, outlines progress within the company’s Mission Critical Alliance (MCA) program, which has expanded from 11 partners to 17 partners during its first year, including FirstNet, Built by AT&T. As part of the MCA’s first anniversary, L3Harris will conduct an online roundtable, during which partners will […]

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Are telcos and cloud providers destined to be frenemies?

Telcos and cloud providers are both customers and competitors. The move to 5G commercialization and private networks could deepen all sides of these complicated relationships. As I was brushing up on what has transpired in the industry during my year away, I was struck by the number of announcements regarding alliances between Tier 1 CSPs […]

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Motorola Solutions sees strong signs for video, 911 as LMR slows during COVID-19 pandemic

Motorola Solutions cited encouraging signs in the video-security and command-center software arenas while acknowledging a slowdown in new land-mobile-radio (LMR) business as enterprises and public-safety entities are impacted negatively by the COVID-19 pandemic, company officials said yesterday. Motorola Solutions reported a 13% decrease in second-quarter revenues compared to last year. During the company’s second-quarter earnings […]

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New alliance calls for allocation of public-safety 4.9 GHz spectrum to FirstNet Authority

Public safety should retain control of its 50 MHz of 4.9 GHz spectrum—airwaves that the FCC is considering for at least some commercial use—through an allocation to the FirstNet Authority, according to the newly formed Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA). “We’re concerned that public safety is going to lose spectrum that we might need,” Jeff […]

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Motorola Solutions buys video-security company Pelco for $110 million cash

Motorola Solutions announced that it paid $110 million in cash for Pelco, a California-based provider of video-security solutions in a deal that is designed to enhance the growing portfolio of video-related assets held by Motorola Solutions, according to company officials. John Kedzierski, Motorola Solutions senior vice president and general manager for video security and analytics, […]

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Airgain targets launch of new HPUE antenna-modem platform for FirstNet by the end of year

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Survey results: Financial uncertainty troubles local government leaders

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Verizon keeps snapping up spectrum and small carriers

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Traffic-data cybersecurity works … for now

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COVID-19 driving data-integration projects in IoT

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L3Harris: James Potter highlights benefits of company’s MCA partner program

News

Are telcos and cloud providers destined to be frenemies?

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Motorola Solutions sees strong signs for video, 911 as LMR slows during COVID-19 pandemic

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New alliance calls for allocation of public-safety 4.9 GHz spectrum to FirstNet Authority

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Motorola Solutions buys video-security company Pelco for $110 million cash

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