News Secret evaluation team will assess FirstNet RFP bids 14th December 2015 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 2nd September 2015 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.
News Cox, Horowitz named as new FirstNet board members 20th August 2015 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.
News Albright talks about Iraq War, current crises in the Middle East during APCO 2015 address 18th August 2015 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.
Commentary Reform defense acquisition to reflect the challenges of the cyber age 29th July 2015 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.
Commentary Cyber leadership void in Congress undermining efforts to address concerns 23rd July 2015 Congressional leaders say they are focused on cybersecurity. But to truly address our cybersecurity vulnerabilities, Congress must turn its focus within.
Commentary Cybersecurity: Believe it or not, the buck should stop at the U.S. Coast Guard 25th June 2015 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.
Commentary Fork in the Road: Is FirstNet ready to address potential national public-safety network vulnerabilities? 16th June 2015 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.
Commentary Federal cybersecurity efforts need clear responsibility, urgency and leadership 11th June 2015 There is no silver bullet to the complex problem of cyber attacks on the federal government, but identifying who is responsible and prodding them to act through legislation and oversight is a first step to stop the bleeding.
NetMotion Wireless: Steve Fallin explains how latest Mobility update helps consolidated IT efforts 8th May 2015 Steve Fallin, senior product manager at NetMotion Wireless, discusses how the company’s Mobility 10.7 release addresses many of the challenges associated with consolidation of IT efforts within enterprises and government.
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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