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Mexico seeks bids for nationwide 700 MHz wholesale LTE network to serve competitive market, public safety

Add Mexico to the list of countries that soon could leverage LTE technology to meet the communication needs of its public-safety entities, although first responders are just one of many groups to be served under the new Red Compartida tender for a wholesale LTE network operated on 90 MHz of spectrum in the 700 MHz band.

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NTIA proposes rules to review, approve FirstNet fees each year

Many key FirstNet fees will be reviewed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to determine whether the fees generate enough revenue to cover FirstNet’s expenses but are not excessive, according to an NTIA proposal that will be the subject of a public proceeding for the next month.

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Secret evaluation team will assess FirstNet RFP bids

All FirstNet board members voted to approve the final request for proposal (RFP) for the multibillion-dollar nationwide public-safety broadband network, but the full board will not select the winning bid. Instead, FirstNet officials say that a team that could have representation from the board and other federal entities will spearhead an evaluation process that will result in a selection recommendation that will be executed formally by the contracting officer being used by FirstNet.

Freewave Technologies: Scott Allen discusses company’s M2M/IoT reach, new WaveContact portfolio

Scott Allen, chief marketing officer for FreeWave Technologies, highlights some of the company’s machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) successes in the military and petroleum markets. Allen also describes some of the features of new WaveConnect family of products, which are designed to be intrinsically safe.

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Cox, Horowitz named as new FirstNet board members

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announces that Neil Cox and Edward Horowitz will serve as new board members for FirstNet—replacing Tim Bryan and Frank Plastina—and that Kevin McGinnis and Annise Parker have been reappointed to the board.

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Albright talks about Iraq War, current crises in the Middle East during APCO 2015 address

Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright offered insight on diplomatic approaches to problems in the Middle East while delivering a keynote speech during the opening session at the APCO 2015 show.

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Reform defense acquisition to reflect the challenges of the cyber age

Currently, the defense procurement process is hallmarked by delays and under-inclusiveness. The Department of Defense and Congress must work together to accelerate the process and allow additional players in the game, so we can acquire advanced technology to effectively fight the digital war that is now upon us.

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Cyber leadership void in Congress undermining efforts to address concerns

Congressional leaders say they are focused on cybersecurity. But to truly address our cybersecurity vulnerabilities, Congress must turn its focus within.

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Cybersecurity: Believe it or not, the buck should stop at the U.S. Coast Guard

Efforts to have the U.S. Department of Homeland Security spearhead the federal government’s cybersecurity efforts have failed, for myriad reasons. What entity should be in charge of this all-important responsibility? The U.S. Coast Guard.

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Fork in the Road: Is FirstNet ready to address potential national public-safety network vulnerabilities?

In 18 months, a new President and Congress will be in office. Now is the time to ask tough questions regarding FirstNet’s readiness to meet increased cybersecurity threats, as well as whether a federal approach to public-safety interoperability is the best path for the future.

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Mexico seeks bids for nationwide 700 MHz wholesale LTE network to serve competitive market, public safety

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NTIA proposes rules to review, approve FirstNet fees each year

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Secret evaluation team will assess FirstNet RFP bids

Freewave Technologies: Scott Allen discusses company’s M2M/IoT reach, new WaveContact portfolio

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Cox, Horowitz named as new FirstNet board members

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Albright talks about Iraq War, current crises in the Middle East during APCO 2015 address

Commentary

Reform defense acquisition to reflect the challenges of the cyber age

Commentary

Cyber leadership void in Congress undermining efforts to address concerns

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Cybersecurity: Believe it or not, the buck should stop at the U.S. Coast Guard

Commentary

Fork in the Road: Is FirstNet ready to address potential national public-safety network vulnerabilities?

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