News NetMotion Wireless releases Mobility 11, which can double data throughput 11th July 2016 NetMotion Wireless announces the release of Mobility 11, the latest version of the company’s mobile VPN solution that offers up to double the data throughput of its previous version and significantly enhances server scalability, according to a company official.
Commentary Coordinating cybersecurity efforts between 911 and FirstNet promises to be critical for public safety 7th July 2016 Cybersecurity promises to be a major challenge for public safety as it migrates to IP-based FirstNet and next-generation 911 technologies. Given the constant future need to transport sensitive information between the two networks on constant basis, developing a coordinated cybersecurity strategy for 911, FirstNet and the important interface between the systems is critical.
Commentary FirstNet must balance transparency, security goals during upcoming talks with state, public-safety officials 5th July 2016 FirstNet officials have promised considerable outreach to states and public safety as deployment plans for each state and territory are finalized and distributed. But balancing the desire for transparency and the need for security during these processes could prove challenging.
News UK entity completes investigation, clears Motorola Solutions’ deal for Airwave TETRA system 4th July 2016 Motorola Solutions’ purchase of Airwave Solutions and its massive TETRA network was cleared from investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the United Kingdom (UK), which launched the inquiry shortly after Motorola Solution paid more than $1 billion for Airwave.
News FirstNet announces new staff positions as organization prepares for post-award challenges 30th June 2016 FirstNet takes steps to begin the transition from a startup organization focused on the procurement process to build a nationwide public-safety broadband network to one that is prepared to deliver services to first-responder customers, including the establishment of two new units.
News Poth indicates that FirstNet will have final say whether to execute contractor award 30th June 2016 An evaluation team is in the process of selecting the best proposal to build the much-anticipated nationwide public-safety broadband network, but FirstNet ultimately will decide whether to execute a contract with the selected offeror team, FirstNet CEO Mike Poth said during today’s open board meeting.
Commentary Big-picture question about FirstNet’s commercial role bubbles to the surface 28th June 2016 After years of asking FirstNet officials whether it will build a nationwide public-safety network, federal lawmakers last week asked whether the FIrstNet system would compete with existing commercial telecom providers. Yes, it will—just as Congress ordered when it established FirstNet more than four years ago.
Commentary If FirstNet is not the answer, does someone have a better alternative? 23rd June 2016 Some have asserted that Republicans would want to torpedo FirstNet if the party is successful in the November elections. Given the structure of FirstNet’s RFP, such a strategy would not make a lot of sense.
Commentary Taking a bite out of public-safety hazards, one byte at a time 21st June 2016 The new possibilities that information and communications technology (ICT) innovations enable—particularly in the area of mobility—are tremendous. When they are applied to a service as indispensable as public safety, the net result is safer, healthier and more stable communities that provide a dramatically higher quality of life for all.
News Governors’ rep to Senate: States want more input into FirstNet plans, opt-out alternative is a ‘false choice’ for most 21st June 2016 State and territories want greater input into the FirstNet deployment plans for their jurisdictions, especially because the opt-out alternative is a “false choice” for most states, a representative from the National Governors Association (NGA) testified today during a hearing before a Senate subcommittee.
Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services 1 22nd April 2024
Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority? 3 24th March 2024
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