Video Scott Edson, Bob Escalle, Flo Mayr demonstrate communications solution designed to save $7,000 per vehicle 12th March 2019 Mark43 Co-Founder Florian “Flo” Mayr (left), LA-RICS Executive Director Scott Edson (center) and Bob Escalle, Sonim Technologies’ vice president of public-safety market segment, demonstrate an affordable and flexible approach to in-car communications that is designed to replace mobile data computers (MDC)/mobile data terminal (MDT) technology. By leveraging the broadband connectivity and computing power of […]
Video The FirstNet Association: Al Gillespie, Dick Mirgon discuss organization’s progress, educational efforts 12th March 2019 Al Gillespie (left) and Dick Mirgon of The FirstNet Association explain the purpose of the organization and its progress during the past year, including the hosting of forums throughout the U.S. that include educational sessions and a “town hall” exchange that lets attendees exchange ideas and experiences on a variety of topics
Motorola Solutions enhances its commercial portfolio by acquiring Avtec 12th March 2019 Motorola Solutions yesterday announced that it has acquired South Carolina-based Avtec, a leading developer of software-based, dispatch-console solutions that have gained significant traction in the commercial transportation and utility sectors, as well as some adoption the public-safety space. John Kedzierski, Motorola Solutions’ corporate vice president of infrastructure and systems, said that Motorola Solutions has partnered […]
Video JVCKENWOOD USA: Jason Brennan outlines capabilities of LMR-LTE offering 11th March 2019 Jason Brennan, product manager for JVCKENWOOD USA’s communications division, explains how the company’s new Boundless offering supports blended LMR-LTE communications. Available at the end of March, the Boundless solution will support P25 and DMR interfaces immediately, and a NEXEDGE interface is being developed.
Video Manny Dureja, Guy Jouannelle outline D.C. initiative to ensure FirstNet in-building coverage 7th March 2019 Wave Wireless CEO Manny Dureja (left) and Guy Jouannelle, a consultant working with the District of Columbia, provide some details around D.C’s efforts to implement rules requiring in-building coverage for FirstNet service later this year.
Video Siyata Mobile: Glenn Kennedy showcases mounted cellular device 7th March 2019 Glenn Kennedy, vice president of sales for Siyata Mobile, showcases the capabilities of the Uniden UV350 mounted cellular device, which is designed for use in vehicle fleets and features very clear, loud audio. IWCE attendees can learn more by visiting Uniden Cellular at booth #648.
News Verizon exec outlines critical-communications goals for this year, highlights future 5G vision for first responders 7th March 2019 LAS VEGAS—Verizon plans to announce mission-critical-push-to-talk (MCPTT) and LTE-embedded, body-worn camera offerings this year, and the carrier is developing a 5G network that promises to rid first responders of the capacity concerns they experience today when using bandwidth-intensive applications, according to a Verizon official. Justin Blair, executive director of wireless business products for Verizon Wireless, […]
Video Virtualnetcom: Company officials showcase backpack, drone-capable LTE networking solutions 6th March 2019 From left, Gary Monetti, Mohan Tammisetti and Keith Kaczmarek of Virtualnetcom (VNC) exhibit the company’s solutions that are designed to provide full-featured LTE network connectivity in locations where no terrestrial network is available. The Rapid Autonomous Instant Deployable (RAID) backpack weighs 8.5 pounds, while the FeatherLite package weighs 2.5 pounds, so it can be […]
Video JPS Interoperability Solutions: Roman Kaluta previews interoperability wares 6th March 2019 Roman Kaluta, director of interoperability solutions for JPS Interoperability Solutions, talks about the portfolio of offerings that the company will showcase during IWCE 2019. Attendees at the show can learn more about JPS Interoperability Solutions by visiting Booth #3341.
Video Cubic: Travis Queen exhibits company’s interoperability extension 6th March 2019 Travis Queen, Cubic’s senior director of commercial strategy and business development, talks about the new expansion module that tethers to the company’s flagship Vocality radio-over-IP (RoIP) interoperability gateway. With the module, customers can have up to 12 ports of interoperable communications that are all supported by a single software license. IWCE 2019 attendees can […]
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