NG-911

Commentary

Looking back on the most compelling stories of 2012

This is the time of year when most of us reflect on what transpired during the past 12 months, as we look forward to what will unfold in the next year. With that in mind, we thought we’d share with our readers our choices for the most compelling stories of 2012.

News

FCC approves text-to-911 proceeding

Internet-based text-messaging applications also may be required to enable emergency texting, in addition to wireless carriers.

News

Nationwide wireless carriers commit to text-to-911 support in 2014

Nationwide carriers agree to support 911 texts by mid-2014, and to implement a “bounce-back” feature by mid-2013 that will alert callers when 911 texting is not an option.

News

Sprint begins text-to-911 trial in Vermont

Sprint becomes the second wireless carrier to test text-to-911 service in the state of Vermont.

Article

Protecting NG-911 in five steps

Implementing IP can be a scary proposition — here’s how to make it less so.

Former APCO head discusses what’s next for public-safety communications

Former APCO President Gregg Riddle talks about the establishment of FirstNet, initiatives to reverse T-Band rules, and efforts to enable public-safety answering points to received 911 text messages.

News

Hawaiian telco taps Intrado to provide next-gen 911 services

Statewide, end-to-end solution is expected to be in place by the end of 2014.

Commentary

Next-generation 911 migration can take many forms

By Stephen Meer — The transition to next-generation 911 doesn’t have to happen all at once.

Commentary

911 telecommunicators must believe in themselves

Next-generation 911 will be challenging, but PSAP call-takers and dispatchers are up to the task.

News

Speaker: Regarding NG-911, be sure to look before you leap (with related video)

The strength of NG-911 is also its biggest problem, because, in many instances, telecommunicators are being overwhelmed, largely due to hiring freezes and cutbacks that have thinned their ranks.

Commentary

Looking back on the most compelling stories of 2012

News

FCC approves text-to-911 proceeding

News

Nationwide wireless carriers commit to text-to-911 support in 2014

News

Sprint begins text-to-911 trial in Vermont

Article

Protecting NG-911 in five steps

Former APCO head discusses what’s next for public-safety communications

News

Hawaiian telco taps Intrado to provide next-gen 911 services

Commentary

Next-generation 911 migration can take many forms

Commentary

911 telecommunicators must believe in themselves

News

Speaker: Regarding NG-911, be sure to look before you leap (with related video)

Commentary

It’s time to think strategically about portable firefighter radios

How effective data integration simplifies a complex ecosystem

Collaborative PS-IOT could supply missing pieces in public safety’s common operating picture

Events

UC Ezines

IWCE 2019 Wrap Up

Twitter

UK regulator opens Motorola Solutions market investigation over roles in Airwave, ESN dlvr.it/SBQb9k

Newscan: Biden nominates acting FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel for permanent post dlvr.it/SBPMzc

FirstNet Authority board revamped with seven new members, Benjamin as chair dlvr.it/SBMCVd

SolarWinds attacker targets cloud service providers in new supply-chain threat dlvr.it/SBKYry

Lynk updates on testing, approvals for 5G from space dlvr.it/SBKQLL

Private 5G networks start powering autonomous mining dlvr.it/SBGjB2

Cloud security is key to cybersecurity resilience in state and local governments dlvr.it/SBGXKK

Newscan: Kentucky Supreme Court to decide police phone-warrant issue dlvr.it/SB5kxT