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Swenson named CEO of Novatel Wireless, will continue as FirstNet chairwoman

Novatel Wireless—an Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider and the inventor of MiFi mobile-hotspot technology—announces that Sue Swenson is the company’s new CEO and will continue to chair its board of directors. Swenson plans to continue as chairwoman of FirstNet, the federal entity established to deploy and maintain the first nationwide broadband network for first responders.

Commentary

Don’t miss upcoming free webinars exploring HetNet developments, command-center evolution

If you missed attending the HetNet Expo this week presented by IWCE’s partner, the HetNet Forum, don’t worry too much. IWCE is hosting a free webinar next week on “In-Building, HetNets and Towers: How Do They All Fit Together?” that will help you catch up on some of the latest developments in this exciting space.

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Body-worn camera technology promising, but more work is needed, IACP panelists say

Deploying body-worn cameras on police officers is an idea that rapidly has gained popularity during the past year, but some details surrounding the use of the cameras still should be resolved, two police chiefs and the top NAACP official said during a panel at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) 2015 event.

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Sensear’s Marty Tynan offers details on speech-enabled, noise-suppression technology for public safety

Sensear’s Marty Tynan discusses new, patented speech-enabled, noise-suppressant headsets and smart plugs for public-safety teams.

Commentary

Chattanooga shootings exhibit the need for in-building wireless, text-to-911 services

Following the recent tragic shootings in Chattanooga, officials at the Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC) began discussing the significance of the final text message sent by Lance Cpl. Squire Wells. His two-word warning to his girlfriend illustrates how much we have come to rely on our smartphones in an emergency.

Article

Positive-train-control (PTC) requirements still undecided as end-of-year deadline looms

Most rail companies will not implement positive-train-control (PTC) technology by the end of the year, as current law requires, according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released this week. Meanwhile, at least some rail companies say they may stop service, if Congress does not pass legislation to extend the PTC-compliance deadline, according to a letter from a top transportation official.

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Video surveillance effective as a proactive policing tool, if deployed with analytics and monitoring in mind

Public-safety agencies are incorporating video surveillance and other data streams as crime-fighting tools as they become more apt to use technology versus manpower, but those intelligence streams require analytics and proper management to be of use.

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RFP released for 911 location test-bed administrator role

An independent entity within the CTIA wireless-carrier trade association releases a request for proposal (RFP) to serve as the administrator of a new test bed that will be used to evaluate whether new and existing technologies meet the FCC’s new 911 location-accuracy requirements.

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Swenson named CEO of Novatel Wireless, will continue as FirstNet chairwoman

Commentary

Don’t miss upcoming free webinars exploring HetNet developments, command-center evolution

News

Body-worn camera technology promising, but more work is needed, IACP panelists say

Video

Sensear’s Marty Tynan offers details on speech-enabled, noise-suppression technology for public safety

Commentary

Chattanooga shootings exhibit the need for in-building wireless, text-to-911 services

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Top 5 Stories: Week of Sept. 14-18

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Positive-train-control (PTC) requirements still undecided as end-of-year deadline looms

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Video surveillance effective as a proactive policing tool, if deployed with analytics and monitoring in mind

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Top 5 stories: Week of Sept. 7-11

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RFP released for 911 location test-bed administrator role

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How 5G is making cities safer, smarter, and more efficient

3GPP moves Release 18 freeze date to March 2024

Do smart cities make safer cities?

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