News BK Technologies tethering LMR, smart devices to support push-to-talk-over-broadband services 1st November 2023 BK Technologies today announced the development of a tethering feature within its InteropONE service that is designed to let users of the company’s P25 radios expand their communications capabilities by leveraging push-to-talk-over-broadband technology, as well as traditional LMR voice functionality. James Teel, general manager of BK Technologies’ SaaS business, said the service—now known as a […]
Partner content Biden’s artificial-intelligence executive order covers broad concerns 31st October 2023 President Joe Biden has issued an executive order (EO) establishing new standards for AI safety and security, with an eye to also ensuring the privacy of American citizens. To bolster AI safety and security standards, the EO will require developers of advanced AIs and large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT to share critical information, including safety […]
Partner content AT&T, Dish, T-Mobile bicker over limits on spectrum ownership 30th October 2023 Some of the nation’s biggest 5G network operators agree that there should be limits on the amount of spectrum any one player can accumulate. But they differ dramatically on the details. “The commission’s current spectrum holdings policies and rules are unquestionably out of date and in need of reform,” wrote T-Mobile in a recent filing to […]
Partner content Rockwell’s Verve buy enlivens critical-infrastructure security 30th October 2023 Manufacturers of industrial automation and control systems continue to scoop up industrial cybersecurity firms to provide customers with more protection for their factories and facilities. This week, Rockwell Automation agreed to acquire Verve Industrial Protection, a cybersecurity software and services firm, which will become part of Rockwell’s Lifecycle Services division. The acquisition follows the July […]
Partner content Verizon has axed another 6,600 jobs so far this year 30th October 2023 Vonage CEO and Moe Greene lookalike Rory Read was made an offer he couldn’t refuse in late 2021 when Ericsson offered to buy the company he ran for $6.2 billion. Subsequent disclosures by the Swedish vendor showed Read was paid $32.76 million last year, possibly making him the top earner in telecom. The runners-up would likely include […]
Partner content Technology and collaboration are key for keeping federal buildings safe and secure 29th October 2023 As threats to government officials and federal buildings persist, technology has become a critical tool for emergency mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery efforts. Considering the security breaches that have happened in recent years, federal agencies, in collaboration with state and local partners, are re-evaluating their current technologies and processes, and devising new strategies to ensure that federal […]
News Biden administration funding request expresses support for ‘rip and replace’ program, quiet on NG911 27th October 2023 President Joe Biden’s administration this week called on Congress to allocate $3.1 billion to fully fund the FCC’s “rip and replace” program to rid U.S. networks of gear from China-based equipment providers like Huawei and ZTE, but the White House did not address the notion of funding for next-generation 911 (NG911). Support for the “rip […]
Partner content Microsoft explores storing data on glass 26th October 2023 After years under development, Microsoft is inching closer to rolling out a technology that stores data onto glass plates the size of a drinks coaster as a way to make its data centers more sustainable. Microsoft Research and Microsoft Azure, its cloud division, are partnering on Project Silica, which aims to transition to glass data storage from magnetic […]
Partner content T-Mobile, Dish, AT&T, others report hiccups with emergency alert test 26th October 2023 Results are in from wireless operators that participated in the federal government’s nationwide test earlier this month of its Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs). Service providers including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Dish Network and others reported mostly positive test results, but some cited some hiccups such as fiber cuts that delayed alert delivery and issues […]
Partner content Telco cloudification poses a huge systemic risk 26th October 2023 Telcos these days supposedly detest single-vendor deals. It’s hardly a surprise – if something happens to that vendor, the network could fail. Trapped in the bear hug of a big supplier, an operator can be squeezed on payments and as shabbily treated as a Ryanair passenger with no escape. All this is a problem because […]
Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority? 24th March 2024
FirstNet Authority reauthorization needed as public-safety-driven network evolution proceeds 16th March 2024