Partner content First cross-platform driver eye-tracking system claimed 15th November 2021 A Finnish technology company is claiming a breakthrough in driver monitoring with what it says in the world’s first cross-platform eye-tracking application. Basemark says its Rocksolid Core end-to-end automotive operating system allows high-quality eye-tracking, a key technology on which modern driver monitoring systems (DMS) are built. DMS could help reduce the number of fatalities and […]
Partner content For public agencies, proposed ‘metaverse’ has implications beyond social media—like predicting the spread of wildfire 10th November 2021 For the past few weeks, talk of Mark Zuckerberg’s vision of the ‘metaverse’ has dominated the internet. The metaverse—a hypothesized evolution of the internet—would take websites and social media platforms one step further into virtual reality. And it’s not just Meta Platforms Inc. (previously Facebook) that’s latched onto the idea. Other global tech companies including Microsoft and Nvidia are […]
Partner content Verizon survey: First responders ‘most dependent’ on smartphones—not LMR—on daily basis 10th November 2021 Public safety currently depends slightly more on smartphones than land-mobile-radio (LMR) technology during a typical day, and this gap is expected to widen significantly in favor of smartphones and other broadband devices during the next five years, according to a national survey of first responders commissioned by Verizon Frontline. More than 3,000 people who “self-selected” […]
News Newscan: AI-driven tech a ‘game-changer’ for wildfire recovery 5th November 2021 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations AI-driven tech a ‘game-changer’ for wildfire recovery SALT plan reworked—again—as Democrats push toward vote Democrats’ proposed tax cuts for the rich are threatening to derail the Build Back Better Act Natural disasters can set the stage for cyberattacks Minneapolis rejects measure to replace police department Dems’ dreams could […]
Partner content Local intelligence’s role in fully automated mobility 4th November 2021 The path towards automated, autonomous mobility is complex to the extent that there is no single path to achieve it. However, this transition it is either viewed as an automaker initiative or as a technology disruptor. Location intelligence plays its part in this process. It entails the collation, analysis and distribution of geospatial data to […]
News Carbyne integrates Edgybees to overlay mapping on real-time aerial video 18th July 2021 Cloud-based 911 solution provider Carbyne this week announced its integration with Edgybees, which provides software that overlays mapping enhancements on real-time video being streamed to 911 or command center in real time, so public safety and decision makers can better understand the challenges faced during an emergency. Edgybees CEO and co-founder Adam Kaplan said that […]
News What “smart city” means for 2021: How digital twins, AI and other innovations drive smart transformation 17th June 2021 As U.S. cities feel the strain of urban growth—rents rising faster than incomes, more than half a million people homeless, persistent racial and social equity issues—some are making much-needed strides. They are becoming what McKinsey Global Institute defines as a “smart city,” a place where technology and data are used to enable better decisions that […]
Partner content U.S. operators’ edge strategies still evolving 27th April 2021 Listen to any US operator’s discussion of their 5G network and you will hear the term “edge” peppered throughout. Verizon calls it the “intelligent edge network” or “5G edge,” while AT&T refers to it as “multi-access edge computing” or MEC. T-Mobile is perhaps the least vocal about its edge strategy, perhaps because the company has […]
Partner content How smart environments will take shape post-COVID-19 15th April 2021 Smart buildings and spaces have been a priority for some time, promoting energy efficiency, better user experience and security, smart environments have gotten even more important recently. Traditionally, smart environments have focused on curbing energy use in buildings, creating automation of temperature monitoring, lighting, and other amenities. Smart environments aim to satisfy the experience of […]
Partner content Faster in-vehicle Wi-Fi dependent on faster connectivity 8th April 2021 Next-generation wifi technology could save manufacturers millions in over the air (OTA) updates carrying costs while offering a more seamless experience for passengers. LG Innotek has recently launched an automotive wifi module based on the next-generation wifi 6E (6th Generation Extendend) technology using 6 GHz bandwidth. The module employs a combination of communications chipset, a […]
Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority? 24th March 2024
FirstNet Authority reauthorization needed as public-safety-driven network evolution proceeds 16th March 2024