News Permanent-injunction decision in Hytera-Motorola Solutions case could be months away 27th March 2020 Attorneys for Motorola Solutions and Hytera Communications this week filed a joint motion outlining a briefing schedule that proposes that a federal judge decide whether Hytera could sell much of its DMR portfolio no earlier than late May. U.S. District Court Judge Charles Norgle of the Northern District of Illinois tomorrow will hear a presentation […]
News Motorola Solutions agrees to buy IndigoVision for $37 million 25th March 2020 Motorola Solutions has agreed to acquire IndigoVision, a Scotland-based provider of end-to-end video security solutions, for about $37.2 million cash in a deal that is expected to close by the end of May, according to information from the companies “Motorola Solutions is pleased to have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash acquisition […]
Partner content Cybersecurity crisis management during the coronavirus pandemic 24th March 2020 The coronavirus pandemic is arguably the first time a biological virus has a significant impact on the security industry. Cybercriminals can exploit the vulnerabilities in the security protections of medical facilities, homes and factories. At the same time, a handful of governments have rethought physical security with surveillance infrastructure to enforce coronavirus quarantines. The pandemic […]
Partner content COVID-19 stokes fear of the surveillance society 24th March 2020 Reluctant to heed government advice about “social distancing,” Brits and other UK residents were last night hit by tough new rules on freedom of movement. People cannot leave their homes unless they need to buy groceries, exercise or – for those designated “key workers” – travel to work. Designed to curb the spread of COVID-19, […]
Partner content Battling COVID-19: Are local governments prepared? 23rd March 2020 American City & County recently surveyed its readership to get a better understanding of their preparedness for and response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. While some communities, it seems, were under-prepared, the survey reveals most respondents felt confident in their department’s ability to handle the health crisis. Highlights from the results include: More local leaders […]
News Coverage-extending HPUE products expected to be available soon, according to FirstNet Authority, AT&T officials 21st March 2020 High-power user equipment (HPUE) that promises to almost double the coverage range for FirstNet subscribers using 700 MHz Band 14 spectrum is expected to be available within the next month, according to a FirstNet Authority official. Mark Golaszewski, the director of applications for the FirstNet Authority, provided the timeline Thursday in response to a question […]
News Newscan: First responders, Congress unite in call to preserve T-Band for public-safety use 19th March 2020 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations First responders, Congress unite in call to preserve T-Band for public-safety use Telemedicine companies are struggling to serve ‘extreme volumes’ of patients as coronavirus calls surge Cyberattack hits Department of Heath and Human Services amid COVID-19 response T-Mobile U.S. CEO says operator has financial support to close Sprint […]
News Key public-safety groups seek consensus for next-gen 911 direction, federal funding 19th March 2020 Representatives from 12 key public-safety organizations met last week in an effort to develop a consensus position about next-generation 911 (NG911) that would encourage Congress to provide federal funds supporting a transition from legacy systems to an IP-based 911 platform capable of supporting multimedia communications. Conducted last Friday in Washington, D.C., the meeting was co-hosted […]
News Lynk claims successful test of satellite-to-cell-phone communications, cites potential public-safety value 19th March 2020 Virginia-based Lynk today announced successful tests of communications between its low-Earth-orbit (LEO) nanosatellites—acting as a “cell tower in space”—and unmodified, standard cell phones and smartphones, showcasing a potential new option for providing resilient backup links and coverage to remote areas. “The advent of everywhere, everyone communications direct to your phone is upon us.” Lynk CEO […]
Audio Drakontas: CEO James Sim discusses DragonForce app development, use during COVID-19 crisis 18th March 2020 Drakontas CEO James Sim explains how his company’s DragonForce command-and-control collaboration platform—traditionally used as a communications tool to support tactical operations for public safety and the military—is being deployed by multiple emergency-management entities associated with the response efforts being implemented in the COVID-19 crisis.
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? 3 24th March 2024
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