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CrisisGo, Sonim partner on FirstNet-capable, emergency-communications application for schools

Personnel on school campuses throughout the United States have access to an emergency-communications platform that can leverage the FirstNet system built by AT&T, thanks to a partnership announced yesterday by CrisisGo and Sonim Technologies. Stacey Sisk, CrisisGo vice president of business development, said the CrisisGo platform—available via download for use on virtually any smartphones, tablets […]

Polaris Wireless: Scot Gordon talks about 3D location tech for 911 callers, first responders

  Scot Gordon, director of advanced technology for Polaris Wireless, outlines technological progress toward delivering vertical location—known as Z-axis information, even indoors—for cellular callers dialing 911 by using hybrid data from multiple sources, including Wi-Fi systems and barometric-pressure sensors on smart devices. Such technology also could be used to help track the location of firefighters […]

FirstNet, Cradlepoint help Indiana agencies address connectivity issues during response efforts

Indiana public-safety agencies are using FirstNet and Cradlepoint mobile routers—both in-vehicle and pelican-case solutions—to quickly establish broadband connectivity in almost any location without the need for satellite backhaul, according to state official. Tyler Clements, field service coordinator for the state of Indiana Integrated Public Safety Commission (IPSC), said the IPSC is using Cradlepoint COR Series […]
MCPTT ‘no longer just a theory,’ but off-network questions remain, according to webinar speakers

MCPTT ‘no longer just a theory,’ but off-network questions remain, according to webinar speakers

Mission-critical-push-to-talk (MCPTT) services already have been deployed in real-world situations, and users should be confident in MCPTT voice when on a purpose-built LTE network, although the path to robust MCPTT when users are off network remains unclear, industry experts said during a recent webinar. AT&T has announced that FirstNet users should be able to subscribe […]

New FirstNet Chair Horowitz encouraged by progress, outlines ‘FirstNet 2.0’ plans

Leaders of U.S. public-safety organizations are “thrilled” with AT&T’s development of the FirstNet system and want the FirstNet Authority to continue its advocacy for first responders—a cornerstone of the organization’s “FirstNet 2.0” strategy that will be unveiled next week, according to FirstNet board Chair Ed Horowitz. Since being named FirstNet board chair in late August, […]
Harris County: Niki Papazoglakis outlines shared-device pilot project for jail personnel

Harris County: Niki Papazoglakis outlines shared-device pilot project for jail personnel

Niki Papazoglakis, director of the Mobility Acceleration Coalition, describes the planned mobile broadband pilot that is planned for the Harris County jails, noting some of the expected efficiencies that could be realized and some of the challenges associated with deploying devices that are shared by multiple public-safety users. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded […]
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