Commentary Missing FirstNet question may shed light on organization’s early hiring practices 30th September 2014 Whether the hiring practices for consultants/contractors during FirstNet’s early days were appropriate may depend largely on your interpretation of FirstNet’s status as an “independent authority” under the law approved by Congress in 2012.
News Denver-area public safety realizes benefits of Adams County Band 14 LTE during local concert 26th September 2014 Denver-area public-safety agencies utilized Adams County’s leased Band 14 spectrum from FirstNet and deployable LTE communications to gain unprecedented access to network databases during a recent concert by the band Phish, even when commercial-carrier systems in the area were saturated by social-media traffic from attendees.
News Newscan: FirstNet finds ways to hire friends, skirt competitive bidding 25th September 2014 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations FirstNet finds ways to hire friends, skirt competitive bidding Predictive policing: The promise and the perils When will we need a new standard for TV white spaces?
Commentary FirstNet takes big steps, but significant decisions still remain 23rd September 2014 FirstNet makes tangible progress toward procurement with last week’s release of its comprehensive RFI and preliminary legal interpretations. As a result, the time for the FirstNet board to make key decisions regarding network designs and business models is approaching fast.
News Newscan: FirstNet posts FAQs for its comprehensive RFI, preliminary legal interpretations 23rd September 2014 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations New Jersey bill would require text-to-911 service within 3 years Rave Mobile Safety survey shows most PSAPs are waiting for state plan on NG 911 implementation Home Depot ignored security warnings for years, employees say Commscope addresses three main operator issues We know the password system is broken. […]
News Newscan: FirstNet posts text of its comprehensive RFI 18th September 2014 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Attention, defense contractors: You’ve been hacked As text-to-911 service spreads in Texas, one county takes a ‘wait and see’ approach FBI announces full operational capability of the Next Generation Identification System Manpack radio plus MUOS satellite equals long-distance military comms Police remind residents to report crime to 911, […]
News FirstNet board OKs public notice, comprehensive RFI in key steps toward procurement 17th September 2014 FirstNet board members vote to initiate public-notice and request for information (RFI) proceedings that are designed to prepare for its much-anticipated request-for-proposal (RFP) procurement efforts next year.
News Newscan: Is partnering with FirstNet possible? 16th September 2014 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Is partnering with FirstNet possible? White House backs use of body cameras by police Small carriers want guarantees they won’t get burned in next year’s incentive auction LTE small cells present security threat, says Vitesse CTO What DHS must do to expand cybersecurity information sharing Buoyed by Apple […]
Commentary FirstNet begins new era with revamped board 16th September 2014 The FirstNet board will meet this week with five new members in the 12 appointed slots. Unfortunately, this is not time for a leisurely learning curve, so new members will have to prepare quickly to make key policy decisions in the near future.
News Hawaiian pilot network provides glimpse of future LTE deployment hurdles for FirstNet 11th September 2014 Geographic terrain can have a significant impact on LTE system coverage and design, as those deploying a 120-day pilot project in the state of Hawaii learned prior to the creation of FirstNet, according to Bill Compton, a wireless solutions account executive with LGS Innovations.
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