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, […]
News APCO speakers say RTT being used operationally, could be key platform for 911 in the future 8th August 2023 NASHVILLE—After years of work, Real-time text (RTT) solutions are being used in 911 centers today, and the technology’s flexibility could portend a future in which RTT is used to support emergency calling beyond the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, APCO panelist said. For decade, the deaf and hard-of-hearing community relied on Teletypewriter (TTY) technology—subsequently also referenced […]
Partner content Who will buy UScellular? 8th August 2023 Late last week, the parent company of UScellular, Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), announced it would “initiate a process to explore strategic alternatives for UScellular.” Meaning, it would put UScellular’s assets up for sale. Investors cheered the news. Shares in TDS and UScellular spiked roughly 60% after the announcement. The move was largely unexpected. TDS is […]
News AT&T, Intrado launch new school-safety solution 7th August 2023 AT&T and Intrado recently announced a new school-safety solution that is designed to let personnel alert 911 of an emergency with the push of a button on an wearable that leverages Intrado software and FirstNet connectivity from AT&T. Matt Walsh, assistant vice president of products for AT&T’s FirstNet team, said the solution surrounding the Intrado […]
Partner content Security roundup: AT&T, Verizon, Lumen join forces in security coalition 5th August 2023 In this security roundup: AT&T, Verizon and Lumen among service providers and vendors joining forces in a new security coalition. Enterprise spending on data center security services has decreased in favor of investing in network security on-premises and at remote worker locations, reports Dell’Oro Group. Network Resilience Coalition takes on data, network security AT&T, Lumen […]
Partner content RapidDeploy announces Lightning mobile app, statewide deal in Kansas 4th August 2023 RapidDeploy yesterday announced Lightning, the company’s mobile application that is designed to support providing first responders in the field with 911 call information and supplementary data—including video feeds—automatically, beginning with a multiyear, statewide contract with the Kansas 911 Coordinating Council. RapidDeploy CEO Steve Raucher said he is appreciative of the Kansas 911 community—which already is […]
Zetron boosts UK presence with purchase of Eagle NewCo unit from NEC 3rd August 2023 Zetron yesterday announced that its Codan parent company paid about $15 million to acquire Eagle NewCo, an NEC Software Solutions UK business unit that boast significant contracts with United Kingdom public-safety and transportation entities. Zetron President and Executive General Manager Scott French said that the Eagle unit—previously known as APD Communications—became available after the UK […]
Partner content Piles of unpatched IoT, OT devices attract ICS cyberattacks 3rd August 2023 Despite efforts across both the public and private sectors to shore up industrial control system (ICS) cybersecurity, threat actors continue to find increasing opportunity against unpatched Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) devices. New research from Nozomi Networks looked at public IoT/OT cyber incidents over the past six months and found that various […]
Partner content China curbs drone exports amid U.S. tensions 3rd August 2023 China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced new restrictions on drone exports, in what it said is a bid to “safeguard national security and interests.” The new restrictions would reportedly impact drones and drone equipment, including engines, lasers, communication technology and anti-drone systems. Under the terms of the new order, vendors will have to seek permission […]
Partner content Cambium cuts workforce by 10%, installs new CEO 3rd August 2023 Cambium Networks said it would cut around 10% of its staff as it struggles to regain its footing following a disastrous second-quarter earnings report. As part of the company’s efforts to straighten its situation, Cambium said Morgan Kurk would be its new CEO “effective immediately.” Kurk was most recently a senior executive at Honeywell International, but prior […]
Updated: How ‘sidelink’ peer-to-peer communications can enhance public-safety operations 1 27th February 2023
