Video Harlin McEwen: PSAC role with FirstNet expanding 6th June 2014 Harlin McEwen, chairman of the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC), discusses the PSAC’s evolving relationship with FirstNet and provides an overview of the committee’s key projects during this conversation with IWCE’s Urgent Communications Editor Donny Jackson.
Commentary FirstNet begins new era under Swenson’s leadership 5th June 2014 Expecting a lull in FirstNet activity with the recent departures of General Manager Bill D’Agostino and Chairman Sam Ginn? Think again. New Chairwoman Sue Swenson sets high expectations in many areas to maintain momentum toward a nationwide public-safety broadband network.
Video FirstNet: Board member Kevin McGinnis details tribal-outreach efforts 5th June 2014 FirstNet board member Kevin McGinnis outlines the organization’s outreach efforts to more than 500 tribal entities in the United States during this interview with IWCE’s Urgent Communications Editor Donny Jackson.
News FirstNet extends olive branch to industry vendors 4th June 2014 New FirstNet Chairwoman Sue Swenson details the organization’s new efforts to reach out to vendors and emphasizes that “this is public safety’s network” during remarks delivered during the keynote address at the PSCR stakeholder meeting.
Video Athena Wireless: Company highlights versatile small-cell LTE solution 4th June 2014 Juan Santiago, vice president of business development for Athena Wireless, describes the capabilities of the company’s LTE small-cell offerings for fixed indoor and outdoor environments, or to be embedded into other solutions to enable mobile connectivity.
News FirstNet officials criticize efforts to establish mission-critical-voice standard outside of 3GPP 3rd June 2014 WESTMINSTER, COLO.—FirstNet officials yesterday were outspoken in voicing their displeasure with an attempt by some vendors to establish a mission-critical-voice standard via the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) instead of going through 3GPP, the global standards body for LTE technology.
News Brazil expands its first-responder LTE trial in preparation for World Cup 2nd June 2014 Brazil’s army extends its 700 MHz LTE trial to Rio de Janeiro as part of the country’s preparation for soccer’s World Cup and to provide strategic communications for the military as it attempts to combat crime in the region.
Commentary Adams County, Colo., to demonstrate first phase of its FirstNet LTE system on June 6 30th May 2014 In his own words, the executive director of Adams County Communications Center (ADCOM911) describes the first-phase buildout of the county’s public-safety LTE system–the first LTE network to be deployed under the umbrella of FirstNet.
News Newscan: A message from the FirstNet chairwoman 29th May 2014 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations White House-led team to demo Internet of Things (IoT) systems China accuses Cisco of supporting U.S. cyberwar efforts
News Swenson named as new head of FirstNet; Ginn steps down from chairman role 28th May 2014 Sue Swenson is appointed as chairwoman of FirstNet board to replace Sam Ginn, who is stepping down from his role as chairman and has indicated that he will not seek reappointment to the FirstNet board when his term expires in August.
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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