News Johns Hopkins University turns to enhanced GPS location solution to address campus-security need 9th September 2014 IXP Corporation announces a global positioning system (GPS) solution called SAIF GPS that has enabled Johns Hopkins University to track its security officers, even when they are inside campus buildings.
News Newscan: Google’s Smith named to White House CTO post 9th September 2014 Web RoundupItems from other news organizations Google’s Smith named to White House CTO post Nancy Pelosi: FCC’s network-neutrality rules should reclassify broadband Google says tests prove that large exclusion zones unnecessary in 3.5 GHz band Broadcom releases a 650 MB/s chip to link smartphones to gigabit Wi-Fi networks Physician survey reports impact of electronic health […]
News IDA announces the shipping of its Model 21-28 VTP radio-gateway product 9th September 2014 IDA is pleased to announce the shipping of its revolutionary Model 21-28 VTP radio gateway product. VoIP Tone Panel (VTP) was designed and engineered to provide interconnect, control and management functionalities to make your transition to digital ecosystem easier and to ensure continued utilization of your well-established, optimally operating analog infrastructure. VTP facilitates seamless coexistence […]
News Public-safety communications vendors prepare for Urban Shield exercise 5th September 2014 As first responders from throughout the United States—and some from international jurisdictions—prepare to participate in the Urban Shield exercises in the San Francisco Bay Area this weekend, officials for three vendors anticipate learning more about their solutions’ market readiness through their performance in the annual event.
News Newscan: Texas man lobbies state commission for direct-dial 911 from multi-line telephone systems 4th September 2014 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Texas man lobbies state legislature for direct-dial 911 from multi-line telephone systems ‘Next time, it won’t be celebrity secets,’ warns Democrat about privacy hack
News FirstNet gets five new board members: Dowd, Fitzgerald not reappointed 4th September 2014 Public-safety board members Charles Dowd and Paul Fitzgerald are not reappointed to the FirstNet board, as U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker appoints five new members to serve on the body.
News Newscan: Why Big Data has some big problems when it comes to public policy 2nd September 2014 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Why Big Data has some big problems when it comes to public policy Can the FCC clear the way for cities to build broadband? Legal fight heats up over agency’s powers Governors warn FCC: Back off state laws FCC supports fast track for broadcasters’ challenge of incentive auction […]
News GIS will become the ‘hero’ of 911, says APCO panelist 2nd September 2014 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) may serve a minor role in legacy 911 systems, but it will be an integral part of next-generation system. The sooner 911 professionals realize this and start preparing, the smoother their transition to next-generation 911 will be, according to panelists at the recent APCO conference.
News Newscan: How hackers could mess with 911 systems and put you at risk 28th August 2014 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations How hackers could mess with 911 systems and put you at risk Broadcasters, cable firms protest FCC emergency plan Verizon begins slow path to routing calls over LTE (and why that even matters) E-Rate changes prompt new voice options for schools NAB seeks expedited hearing of incentive-auction challenge […]
News Don’t expect one solution to solve all your needs, says Harris RF official 28th August 2014 Public-safety agencies can protect their technological investments by focusing on the convergence of existing and emerging technologies, including LMR, LTE and broadband, according to Paul May, senior product manager for Harris RF.
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