News Latest coverage figures, third-party data indicate AT&T narrowing 4G coverage, performance gaps with Verizon 5th March 2020 Recent 4G LTE coverage figures from AT&T, Verizon and an independent third-party industry source reveal that Verizon holds about a 70,000-square-mile 4G coverage advantage nationally—a fraction of the 450,000-square-mile advantage touted by Verizon in communications to public safety for years, and as recently as last month. Verizon’s web site includes a page stating that its […]
News Startup Cynamics seeks to detect cyber threats for local jurisdictions 3rd March 2020 Startup Cynamics soon plans to make generally available its cloud-based network-monitoring solution that uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to detect malware and potential cyberattacks quickly, so quarantine and/or mitigation efforts can be executed before the attacks spreads broadly through a network. Cynamics CEO Eyal Elyashiv said that many enterprises have a variety of cybersecurity tools, […]
News Axon says it will offer cloud-based CAD services during the second half of this year 3rd March 2020 Axon expects to complete the first live deployment of its cloud-based, computer-aided dispatch (CAD) service during the first half of this year—“displacing a major competitor” in the process—and plans to make its CAD offering generally available during the second half of this year, according to company executives. Known primarily for its TASER weapons and body-camera […]
News AT&T updates FirstNet numbers, says it has closed coverage gap with Verizon 27th February 2020 FirstNet subscribers—more than 11,000 public-safety agencies representing more than 1.2 million connection—have access to an expanding AT&T LTE network that covers more than 2.61 million miles in the U.S., making the coverage difference between AT&T and Verizon “nearly imperceptible,” according to an AT&T executive. “We’ve been on a mission for some time now to make […]
News Philadelphia finds its own lane in smart-city initiatives 26th February 2020 For cities like Philadelphia, smart city initiatives open doors. These smart city projects upgrade aging infrastructure, address inequity and promote innovation. But before they can deliver on benefits, experts say, cities often need to do some difficult foundational work. Emily Yates, smart city director in Philadelphia, said that, to be successful, smart city initiatives require […]
Commentary Real-Time Situational Awareness: Today’s Holy Grail 25th February 2020 So, I have heard this expression before, but what does it really mean? Holy Grail: something that you want very much but that is very hard to get or achieve. Well, that seems about right, as “real-time situational awareness” or a “common operating picture” are goals that are often bandied about in public-safety and emergency-management […]
News Hytera opposes injunctive request, says Motorola Solutions ‘seeks to monopolize the market’ 25th February 2020 Hytera Communications asked a federal judge to deny the Motorola Solutions request to block Hytera from selling the bulk of its DMR product portfolio, noting that a potential injunction would amount to “double recovery” on top of a $764.6 million jury verdict and would hand Motorola Solutions monopoly power that would harm consumers. “Motorola’s motivation […]
Video B4PS: Niki Papazoglakis outlines initiative for secure, low-cost collaboration platform 24th February 2020 Niki Papazoglakis, the principal at Mobility 4 Public Safety, outlines the purpose of Bridge 4 Public Safety (B4PS), a proof-of-concept initiative led by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology directorate that hopes to encourage the development of a secure, no-cost/low-cost collaboration tool that will let first responders safely message each other […]
News Newscan: DHS says ransomware hit U.S. gas-pipeline operator 21st February 2020 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations DHS says ransomware hit U.S. gas-pipeline operator Telecommunicators hope Kari’s Law will make calling 911 easier, faster FBI is investigating more than 1,000 cases of Chinese theft of U.S. technology U.S. charges Huawei with racketeering, adding pressure on China U.S. charges Huawei with stealing trade secrets from six […]
Partner content 5G spectrum auction imperiled by satellite operators’ hunger for money 20th February 2020 The C-Band Alliance (CBA) appears to be falling apart. And that could spell trouble for companies like T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T, which are hoping to get their hands on spectrum currently used by CBA members. At the heart of the issue is 5G technology in the US. American cellular operators have loudly complained that they don’t […]
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