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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, […]
PoC can replace LMR under certain circumstances, but not for mission-critical voice, speakers say

PoC can replace LMR under certain circumstances, but not for mission-critical voice, speakers say

Push-to-talk-over-cellular (PoC) technology can allow enterprises to halt investment in LMR systems for non-mission-critical users today, but PoC solutions and broadband networks need to evolve before similar decisions could be made for mission-critical personnel, panelists said during a recent IWCE webinar. Brad Stoddard, director of Michigan’s Public Safety Communications System, said PoC certainly can be […]

UAS: Charles Werner says public-safety drone use exceeding expectations

Charles Werner podcast on 11-27 Charles Werner, chair of the National Council on Public Safety UAS, explains how public safety is rapidly increasing its use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)–often known as drones–for a variety of purposes, including the enhancement of situational awareness, search-and-rescue efforts and communications coverage. Werner also discusses challenges associated with UAS […]

Cradlepoint: Todd Krautkremer highlights purpose-built edge solutions

Todd Krautkremer, chief marketing officer for Cradlepoint, outlines the need for critical-communications entities to utilize appropriate edge solutions to complement subscription to dedicated LTE services offered by carriers that prioritize traffic. Krautkremer also highlights the company’s offerings to address interoperability and deployable challenges, as well as plans to provide customers with a migration path to […]
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