Thales gear ready to go 20th March 2013 Thales’ Scott Glazer demonstrates the company’s packages for rapid mobile deployments at IWCE 2013.
Article Cloud-based call-center platform helps N.J. agency deal with Superstorm Sandy 28th February 2013 It is likely that a great many Americans are unaware of 211. This is the number designated by the FCC for health-and-human-services-related calls, according to New Jersey 211’s Laura Zink Marx.
Article Boston readies for its new CAD system 14th February 2013 How Boston is preparing for the deployment of a consolidated computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system for police, fire and EMS.
News Federal government launches mobile hazmat guide (with related video) 24th January 2013 First responders will be able to access hazardous-material information from their mobile devices via a free application provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Article The data evolution continues 4th January 2013 Myriad applications developed in recent decades have allowed LMR systems to shed their “voice-only” label. Meanwhile, broadband technologies like LTE promise an even brighter data future.
Article DHS gives batteries a jolt 20th December 2012 Researchers are helping to develop a thin-battery material that can be integrated into a first responder’s clothing and other form factors, opening a new world of technological possibilities.
Article Public safety’s lessons from Superstorm Sandy 20th December 2012 The sector learns a great deal about its existing communications networks and what first responders will need from its future broadband network.
News Pennsylvania County deploys White Canvas app as part of Sandy response 8th November 2012 GridMeNow solution lets public-safety personnel share reports and geo-stamped images to enhance situational awareness during and after an incident.
Article How GLANSER works 8th November 2012 Several technologies converge in an electronic device known as a Geospatial Locator Unit that is worn by firefighters.
News L.A. County Sheriff’s Department motorcycle officers get laptops (with related video) 9th October 2012 The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department, working with Raytheon, recently outfitted 90 motorcycle officers with Panasonic CF 19 Toughbook laptop computers, which are smaller versions of the ruggedized devices that are found in first-responder vehicles across the country.
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