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Elbit Systems: WideBridge software solution supports LMR/LTE convergence, location-based service, ad-hoc networking

Gordon Kesting, vice president of homeland-security solutions for Elbit Systems of America, and Eli Ben-Yizhak, program manager for Elbit Systems, outline the features of the company’s WideBridge software solution, which enables LMR/LTE convergence, location-based service, ad-hoc networking.

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Intrado, IBM: Location-based services, broadband console promising for public safety, FirstNet

Kevin Coyne and Joe Hernandez of Intrado—as well as David Jenkins of IBM—demonstrate next-generation public-safety communications capabilities on a proof-of-concept broadband console that leverages location-based service offerings and technologies from the two companies.

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FirstNet’s public-safety-centric mindset ‘very different’ than typical federal entity, Swenson says

FirstNet may housed in the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and subject to federal rules, but public-safety users can be assured that FirstNet—and its contracted partners—plan to conduct its operations with the same urgency as first responders, according to FirstNet Chairwoman Sue Swenson.

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FirstNet board quiet about hiring process for executive director

At the latest FirstNet board meeting, there was no announcement regarding the process for hiring an executive director–the organization’s top staff position, which has been filled by TJ Kennedy on an acting basis. Despite the lack of a permanent appointment in this and other key positions, FirstNet has achieved its key milestones for the fiscal year while remaining under budget, according to a financial report.

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FirstNet officials say deployment speed, cost effectiveness key criteria for opt-out states, territories

States and territories can choose to build the public-safety broadband radio access network (RAN) in their jurisdictions, but they will not be able to keep excess revenues and must meet difficult statutory criteria regarding decision-making and speed-of-deployment timelines, FirstNet officials said during committee meetings on Tuesday..

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Rave Mobile Safety releases Smart911 update that eases the creation of building profiles

Rave Mobile Safety releases Smart911 4.0, the latest update of its safety software that features Smart911 Facility, which lets building owners, managers and/or city inspectors input detailed building information in a profile that can be accessed by 911 call-takers during an emergency.

NowSecure: Andrew Hoog talks about vulnerabilities in mobile apps, Forensics 3.0 release

NowSecure CEO Andrew Hoog says “the mobile-security industry has spent billions of dollars focused on the wrong problem.” Malware is not the problem; the real problems are associated with “leaky and insecure apps” that expose sensitive enterprise data to unauthorized access. NowSecure yesterday announced the release of Forensics 3.0, which provides support for iOS devices.

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FirstNet should leave ‘public-safety entity’ definition to governor of each state/territory

In its third public notice, FirstNet seeks clarification on the definition of a “public-safety entity” that can be considered for priority access on its nationwide public-safety broadband network. How should we answer the question of “who is public safety/who gets a radio?” Let governors decide.

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Sepura completes deal for Teltronic, which does business as PowerTrunk in North America

Sepura announces the completion of its $139.6 million acquisition of Teltronic S.A.U., the Spanish professional mobile radio (PMR) company that does business in North America under the PowerTrunk brand.

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Top carriers may have reservations about participating in FirstNet bid, analyst says

Many public-safety officials believe that commercial wireless carriers are logical partners for FirstNet in its effort to deploy and maintain a nationwide public-safety broadband network, but nationwide carriers may view the endeavor as too risky to participate, one analyst said during a webinar hosted by IWCE’s Urgent Communications.

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Elbit Systems: WideBridge software solution supports LMR/LTE convergence, location-based service, ad-hoc networking

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Intrado, IBM: Location-based services, broadband console promising for public safety, FirstNet

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FirstNet’s public-safety-centric mindset ‘very different’ than typical federal entity, Swenson says

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FirstNet board quiet about hiring process for executive director

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FirstNet officials say deployment speed, cost effectiveness key criteria for opt-out states, territories

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Rave Mobile Safety releases Smart911 update that eases the creation of building profiles

NowSecure: Andrew Hoog talks about vulnerabilities in mobile apps, Forensics 3.0 release

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FirstNet should leave ‘public-safety entity’ definition to governor of each state/territory

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Sepura completes deal for Teltronic, which does business as PowerTrunk in North America

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Top carriers may have reservations about participating in FirstNet bid, analyst says

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September 3GPP Plenary: 6G officially begins, Release 19 on track

Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services

Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority?

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Check out key takeaways from Disaster Management Symposium webinars, register to view archives

Video: Opening of the Expo Hall on day three of IWCE 2023

Lynk CEO Charles Miller: The sky’s the limit

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