Federal Government/Military

News

Mission-critical services, coverage options highlighted in FirstNet Authority Roadmap update

Encouraging the development of solutions that address unique public-safety coverage solutions and enhance mission-critical voice, data and video communications are among the focus areas highlighted the recently updated FirstNet Authority Roadmap that outlines strategic technological priorities for the FirstNet system. Last month’s release represents the first update to the Roadmap, which was created last year […]

Partner content

Cybercrime: Nation-states go prime time

Cybercriminals have become more sophisticated by employing methodologies that make them both tougher to detect and more capable of thwarting even tech-savvy targets. Hostile nation-states are using new attack methods that improve the odds of infiltrating and knocking off high-value targets. Increasingly, criminal groups are shifting their infrastructure to the cloud in order to hide […]

News

Anterix maintains 900 MHz broadband momentum with NYPA pilot

New York Power Authority (NYPA) recently announced a new pilot project with Anterix to assess potential use cases private LTE technology leveraging 900 MHz broadband spectrum, an indication of continued interest in the space for utilities and other critical-infrastructure entities, according to Anterix President and CEO Rob Schwartz. “The momentum we’ve had since the report […]

Partner content

SpaceMobile’s 5G from space touted as a game-changer

Abel Avellan has a clear message for his company’s investors and the wider market in general: Speedy 5G is coming. From space. Soon. “We believe being connected is a human right,” said Avellan, the CEO of SpaceMobile, which is the go-to-market brand from Midland, Texas-based startup AST & Science (AST). However, Avellan is facing some […]

News

Newscan: FirstNet is interoperability, FirstNet Authority CEO says in blog

Web Roundup Items from other news organizations FirstNet is interoperability, FirstNet Authority CEO says in blog SpaceX prices Starlink satellite Internet service at $99 per month, according to e-mail FBI warns ransomware assault threatens U.S. health-care system Board declares emergency over Humboldt County’s 911 system failures Modified drones help scientists better predict volcanic eruptions Council […]

News

Motorola Solutions cites command-center success, LMR challenges during earnings call

Motorola Solutions highlighted growth in its video, services and command-center software businesses, which helped offset notable declines in the company’s land-mobile-radio (LMR) sales, company officials said this week. “I’m very pleased with the progress we’re making in our command-center software business,” Motorola Solutions CEO Greg Brown said during the company’s third-quarter earnings call. “Our command-center […]

Commentary

Communications solutions must evolve quickly to meet needs of a changing world

The world has changed significantly in recent months, and there is no doubt we are living in unprecedented times. The ways in which we communicate have evolved rapidly, particularly for the first responders who have stepped up to fight the pandemic, wildfires, and more. There has been not just a flurry of new users, but […]

Partner content

U.S. military goes all-in on spectrum sharing

The US Department of Defense (DoD) on Thursday announced a new spectrum-sharing initiative that could have significant implications for 5G providers around the globe. The US military said it plans to share spectrum with commercial interests on a widespread basis. But the details were lacking in several areas including how that might work, which bands […]

Partner content

How virtual-reality simulators are changing law-enforcement training

There’s a pressing need for improvements in effective police training. Officers need to hone their skills for managing crisis situations and de-escalating dangerous encounters. Repeatable and accurate training is required to build their resiliency to stress and encourage them to make the right decision based on proven methodologies. But training doesn’t equal improvement – effective training equals […]

Partner content

Artificial intelligence in IoT sees gains, but talent’s a hurdle

Artificial intelligence is a vital component of digital transformation initiatives as the volume of data that organizations gather continues to swell. A total of 69% of survey respondents to the 2020 IoT Adoption Survey reported using artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) as part of IoT initiatives. Top AI priorities include performance monitoring and trend forecasting […]

News

Mission-critical services, coverage options highlighted in FirstNet Authority Roadmap update

Partner content

Cybercrime: Nation-states go prime time

News

Anterix maintains 900 MHz broadband momentum with NYPA pilot

Partner content

SpaceMobile’s 5G from space touted as a game-changer

News

Newscan: FirstNet is interoperability, FirstNet Authority CEO says in blog

News

Motorola Solutions cites command-center success, LMR challenges during earnings call

Commentary

Communications solutions must evolve quickly to meet needs of a changing world

Partner content

U.S. military goes all-in on spectrum sharing

Partner content

How virtual-reality simulators are changing law-enforcement training

Partner content

Artificial intelligence in IoT sees gains, but talent’s a hurdle

Commentary

Communications solutions must evolve quickly to meet needs of a changing world

How satellite communications create a critical connectivity link for first responders

As communities grapple with budget shortfalls, how will online and digital taxation change?

Events

UC Ezines

IWCE 2019 Wrap Up

Twitter

RT @IWCEexpo: ⚡FLASH SALE: Don't miss this exclusive offer! Passes to #IBFVirtual are now 50% off with code TWITTER50. Take advantage of th…

Get ready for part 2 of "Ensuring Public Safety Emergency Communications" next week! @PCTEL_inc will explore… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Over the past few months, we’ve seen the world transform, and it's clear that cities will be affected in the long-t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Florida state & local agencies subscribing to the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) will be able to co… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Tune in to @slacorp CEO Josh Lober as he explains how the company has fully integrated its #PTT application to work… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

.@SierraWireless announced the commercial availability of the AirLink MG90 platform, which they tout as the first m… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Attorneys for #Hytera and #MotorolaSolutions this week submitted final written arguments, apparently clearing a pat… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Have you read the latest #newscan? Catch up on stories including #911 vendor Intrado takes responsibility for wides… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…