News Newscan: U.S. escalates online attacks on Russia’s power grid 18th June 2019 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations U.S. escalates online attacks on Russia’s power grid Utilities ‘are the new cyber battlefield’ as the U.S. ramps up pressure on Russia’s electric grid ‘Massive failure’ in power grid causes blackout in Argentina and Uruguay Blackout leaves tens of millions in the dark in Argentina and Uruguay Earthquake […]
News pdvWireless changes name to Anterix as company awaits FCC ruling on 900 MHz private broadband proposal 18th June 2019 900 MHz spectrum holder pdvWireless has changed its name to Anterix as the company waits for the FCC to rule whether it can realign its LMR spectrum into a 3×3 MHz band that can support private LTE networks that would be deployed for utilities and other critical-infrastructure entities. Anterix CEO Morgan O’Brien said the company […]
News Mark43, Polaris Wireless partner to deliver first-responder 3D location information to CAD system 18th June 2019 Polaris Wireless has announced plans to have its three-dimensional (3D) location technology integrated into the 911 computer-aided-dispatch (CAD) system from new partner Mark43 to help monitor the location of firefighters and other public-safety personnel, particularly when responding to an incident inside a multi-story building. Public safety has long utilized GPS technology to track the XY […]
News Newscan: Police departments offering free or discounted Amazon Ring doorbells for video-surveillance purposes 14th June 2019 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Police departments offering free or discounted Amazon Ring doorbells for video-surveillance purposes High-flying surveillance balloons deliver sharp images, raise privacy questions House approves bill to establish DHS Cyber Incident Response Teams Facebook will pay you to let it track what you do on your phone How LAPD’s podcast […]
News UK official highlights importance of ESN, technological transitions for nation’s public safety 13th June 2019 United Kingdom (UK) first responders need to migrate from “sub-optimal” legacy platforms to modern-technology systems such as the Emergency Services Network (ESN), but all key players in the initiatives need to “get our act together” to make the vision a reality, according to a key UK government official. Nick Hurd, UK minister of state for […]
News Verizon deploys networks at U.S. Navy installations in southern California 12th June 2019 U.S. Navy personnel and others who frequent Naval Base Coronado in southern California are benefiting from better communications after Verizon was allowed to deploy small cells and macro sites on military installations that deliver 4G LTE today and can provide a foundation to 5G coverage in the future, according to Verizon officials. Steve Lamb, Verizon […]
News Siyata Mobile receives certification for use on FirstNet, AT&T networks 11th June 2019 Siyata Mobile recently announced that its Uniden UV350 in-vehicle LTE device—known for its voice clarity and volume, even in noisy environment—has been approved as a FirstNet Ready solution and as a certified device on the AT&T commercial network. Glenn Kennedy, Siyata Mobile’s vice president of sales, said Siyata Mobile was notified of both certifications simultaneously, […]
News Five companies showcase enhanced application capabilities at Verizon’s 5G First Responder Lab 7th June 2019 Verizon recently conducted an event demonstrating the capabilities that five companies working in the carrier’s 5G First Responder Lab can bring to public-safety users when connected to Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network that operates on hundreds of megahertz of millimeter-wave spectrum. “We’ve been working with those five companies to inspire them, to explore and build […]
Audio AskRail: Charles Werner, Forrest Wieder highlight features of hazardous-materials app for rail cargo 30th May 2019 Former fire chief Charles Werner and Forrest Wieder, general manager of the Security and Emergency Response Training Center (SERTC), outline the benefits of AskRail, a digital application that can be used to quickly identify which railroad cars contain hazardous materials–information that can have a significant impact on the strategies used by public safety and others […]
News Smart-cities infrastructure helps San Diego deliver ‘mundane’ services more efficiently—and changes the life of a capital-crime suspect 21st May 2019 Smart streetlights equipped with cameras and microphones help the city of San Diego better understand traffic patterns throughout the city, but the Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure also has proven useful to law enforcement, preventing a wrongful prosecution a capital offense, according to a city official. Much of the promise of smart-cities and IoT initiatives […]
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