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Spotting the losers in satellite D2D

After years of hype and buildup, the battle lines are finally becoming clear in the “direct-to-device” satellite market (D2D, for those in the know). Now, it’s time to start looking for the companies that will be cut from the herd because it’s likely that few will be left standing. I’m not the only one who feels this way. […]

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Two years after ARPA was enacted, almost 70% of cities have committed their allotments

At the pandemic’s height two years ago, American cities and counties were facing an uncertain future. Nationally, reported daily cases had peaked at more than 1 million, and renewed lockdown orders threatened to stifle the economy as it was re-emerging from a year marked by the onset of COVID-19. The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act, which […]

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FirstNet Authority Chair Benjamin gets White House post, will leave Authority in April

FirstNet Authority Chair Stephen Benjamin will be leaving his post in the organization in April after President Joe Biden today named him as the new head of the administration’s Office of Public Engagement, replacing former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in the role. Benjamin—a former mayor of Columbia, S.C., who filled leadership roles for multiple […]

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Updated: How ‘sidelink’ peer-to-peer communications can enhance public-safety operations

Editor’s note: A previous version of this column was posted that included only the first portion of the article—a mistake by the editor. IWCE’s Urgent Communications regrets the error and apologizes for any inconvenience. When first responders are called to action, they need reliable communications to coordinate an effective public-safety response. Public-safety personnel understand this […]

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House bill introduced to extend FCC spectrum-auction authority to May

A bill that would provide another short-term extension to the FCC’s authority to auction spectrum until May was introduced in the House this week, providing public-safety representatives with hope that the extra time could facilitate related legislation dedicating $10 billion or more in federal funds for deployment of IP-based next-generation 911 (NG911) technologies. Rep. Cathy […]

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Newscan: Samsung unveils its own solution for satellite-based smartphone communication

Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Samsung unveils its own solution for satellite-based smartphone communication Meta must pay $175 million to Voxer for patent-infringing livestreaming tech, judge says DOD IG: Officials failed to identify security risks when authorizing cloud services NTSB report: Sensor detected overheated wheel bearing in Ohio train derailment Crew tried to […]

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NG911 needed to secure our communities and nation

As the new Congress begins its work in earnest, we look forward to continued progress in funding the transition to IP-based next-generation 911 (NG911) technology. Our nation’s 911 systems are critical to ensuring the safety and security of our communities, and nationwide implementation of NG911 will ensure these systems can leverage the most advanced communications […]

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This will be the year of the SBOM, for better or for worse

Companies are facing two major truths this year: More cybersecurity regulation and fewer resources. For the former, it’s about time. Cybersecurity needs baseline requirements and government regulations can be a useful forcing function. It’s encouraging to see a renewed focus on areas that need real attention, especially software supply chain security. Considering the latter, it means companies are […]

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Half of apps have high-risk vulnerabilities due to open source

The proportion of open source codebases with vulnerabilities has continued to remain level over the past two years, but the number of applications with high-risk vulnerabilities has dropped to its lowest level in four years. That’s according to the “2023 Open Source Security and Risk Analysis” (OSSRA) report, published by Synopsys on Feb. 22. The […]

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Smart trash can provides hidden 5G infrastructure

Alpha Wireless has teamed with smart waste company Bigbelly to scale up urban 5G technologies. Intended to provide more concealed and aesthetically pleasing 5G infrastructure, the partnership will combine Alpha Wireless’ smart antenna, mast, connectors and enclosure, with Bigbelly platform, Telebelly. Created to look the same as a curbside bin, the Telebelly is designed to […]

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Spotting the losers in satellite D2D

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Two years after ARPA was enacted, almost 70% of cities have committed their allotments

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FirstNet Authority Chair Benjamin gets White House post, will leave Authority in April

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Updated: How ‘sidelink’ peer-to-peer communications can enhance public-safety operations

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House bill introduced to extend FCC spectrum-auction authority to May

News

Newscan: Samsung unveils its own solution for satellite-based smartphone communication

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NG911 needed to secure our communities and nation

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This will be the year of the SBOM, for better or for worse

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Half of apps have high-risk vulnerabilities due to open source

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Smart trash can provides hidden 5G infrastructure

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Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority?

Countdown to IWCE 2024: Your Last-Minute Guide

FirstNet Authority reauthorization needed as public-safety-driven network evolution proceeds

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