Partner content Battle lines drawn over automotive data collection 21st August 2023 As July came to a close, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced that it was launching a review of the data protection regimes, or lack thereof, covering assisted driving systems. California not only has massive armies of vehicles on its roads (its registrations total around 35M, if you’re curious), it’s also sort of a […]
Partner content System connects remote fleets to fight climate disasters 21st August 2023 The dangers of climate change-induced disasters are becoming increasingly apparent, as this summer demonstrated with temperatures reaching all-time highs and wildfires spreading across Hawaii, Canada and parts of Europe. Finding methods to mitigate and meet these environmental disasters has become a priority for governments, and innovators are rising to meet this challenge. With tools emerging […]
Partner content CISA committee tackles remote monitoring and management protections 21st August 2023 Just two years after Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly unveiled the Joint Cyber Defense Collective (JCDC) initiative, a cooperative effort between public and private cybersecurity sectors, the group has presented its first piece of guidance: a road map to shore up the remote monitoring and management (RMM) systems ecosystem behind the […]
Partner content Sunsetting 2G and 3G could leave IoT and roamers in the dark 21st August 2023 With large cost and energy savings to be realized, it is no wonder operators are eager to say goodbye to older, less efficient generations and use the spectrum for newer technology that can carry more traffic. All UK operators except O2 have said they want to sunset 3G by next year, and all four have pledged […]
Partner content Questions raised about why Maui’s emergency alert sirens were silent as Lahaina burned 21st August 2023 In the aftermath of the tragedy in Maui last week, some have questioned why the island’s emergency alert sirens—which are a part of the largest public safety outdoor siren system in the world—remained silent as wind-driven wildfire raced toward Lahaina. During a press briefing Wednesday, Herman Andaya, former administrator of the Maui County Emergency Management […]
News APCO continues to raise concerns about FCC’s plans for unlicensed communications at 6 GHz 18th August 2023 Public-safety microwave systems—considered by many to be the “backbone” of mission-critical LMR networks—already are being harmed by the introduction of unlicensed uses in the 6 GHz band, and the problems could worsen in the future, according to a member of APCO’s governmental-affairs team. Mark Reddish, senior counsel for the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO), […]
Partner content Governments should select the right team when buying technology—and that includes experts who can fight off cyberthreats 17th August 2023 Choosing the right people is a key part of technology procurement, says Noel Hara, vice president & chief technology officer, public sector, at NTT DATA Services, a provider of IT and business services including cloud, data and applications that helps clients, including those in the public sector, transform through consulting, industry solutions, business process services, IT modernization […]
Partner content The Cruise glitch will dominate MWC Vegas. Here’s why 17th August 2023 Last week, almost a dozen driverless cars caused a traffic jam in San Francisco that lasted an estimated 15 minutes. The reason? The wireless network supporting the Cruise robotaxis went down. The incident, detailed in a San Francisco Chronicle article as well as by other local publications, will undoubtedly underpin sales pitches from a variety of wireless companies, […]
Partner content Motorola Solutions posts strong results, plans to defer $80 million in Airwave revenue this year 16th August 2023 Motorola Solutions officials announced strong earnings during the second quarter—featuring high growth in command-center and video-security offerings—and an improved outlook, despite a ruling that will cause an $80 million deferral in projected revenue from the Airwave network in the United Kingdom (UK). Motorola Solutions Chairman and CEO Greg Brown expressed optimism about prospects in several […]
Partner content California turns to IoT sensing tech for wildfires 15th August 2023 California’s firefighters are using IoT and AI tech to help fight wildfires this summer, as cities face increased instances of fires as temperatures soar. The tech is being provided by ALERTCalifornia AI, a program developed by engineers at the University of San Diego that uses a sensor and AI system from DigitalPath, a company based […]
Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services 1 22nd April 2024
Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority? 2 24th March 2024
