PSAP of the Future, Fantasy or Fact?
So, let’s talk about something that so far doesn’t seem to be getting much attention. So many articles talk about the states opting in or opting out. They talk about…
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Opting in: App-Enabled Public Safety Network Depends on a Unified and Interoperable Platform
The App Association strongly supports states opting in to the federal public safety broadband network to best enable their first responders to protect public health and safety. The first half…
Rugged Answers to Rugged Questions
Now that AT&T has officially been awarded a contract from FirstNet to build a nationwide, interoperable public safety broadband network, public safety professionals face an uncharted and unprecedented path regarding…
Motorola Buys the Airbus North American 9-1-1, P25 Business
Motorola Solutions announced plans to buy the North American 9-1-1 and Project 25 (P25) business of Airbus. Airbus’ TETRA business based in Europe is not part of the acquisition. Motorola…
GUEST COLUMN: FirstNet Crucial For Public Safety
With all the partisan bickering in Washington, D.C., it’s easy to think that progress has stalled on every issue. But something good happened recently, and Indiana could start seeing benefits…
West Virginia Governor Justice Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network
Governor Jim Justice is helping transform first responder communications in West Virginia by “opting in” to FirstNet. With his decision. RESTON, Va., July 27, 2017 FirstNet and AT&T will deliver…
FirstNet And The Public Safety Communications Center
There is a lot of discussion these days about what FirstNet means to the Public Safety Communications Center and how FirstNet might impact them. More specifically, the question is how…
Global Public Safety LTE Devices Market 2017
Outlook, Analysis, Size, Share, Forecast – 2022 The latest report Public Safety LTE Devices Market by QY Research added to it’s database and brings to light the comprehensive study and…
Orange Fire And Police Departments Among First To Use Drone In Public Safety Arena
When a massive police presence descended on Eisenhower Park in Milford recently and the area was put in lockdown because a despondent man was threatening to harm himself, the Orange…
New Jersey to Transform Communications for Public Safety; Governor Christie Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network
“New Jersey is proud to take this important step for first responders in our state.” RESTON, Va., July 25, 2017 – Governor Chris Christie is helping transform first responder communications…
Former DOJ CIO Doesn’t Understand FirstNet is Stakeholder Driven
Last week The Hill ran an opinion piece by Mr. Vance Hitch that correctly made the valid point that this summer will be “a critical moment” for the States as they decide to opt-in to the FirstNet solution, opt-out and attempt to build their own, or do nothing. But that’s about all his “drive-by analysis” gets right.
FirstNet To Build ‘Apps Ecosystem’ For First Responders
FirstNet said it’s building an ecosystem for applications developed specifically to meet the needs of first responders. The organization said it is working with emergency personnel to garner feedback from…
Don’t Be Late For The Party!
We have all done this. Received an invitation to a party, the invitation had a range of time and you show up just before the party ends. What happens? Well the first thing is all the good refreshments are gone and the food platter has been picked over. Yes, you’re still going to eat and drink and your host will make sure you’re taken care of but it won’t be the same experience. So how does this apply to FirstNet?
FirstNet Gets Its Teeth: Implications For Turf, Tech, And Tower Vendors
Though reports of nods from early takers have been trickling in, it appears that AT&T/FirstNet will spend a good part of the summer courting state governors to “opt-in” and move…
FirstNet Can Improve Emergency Response (Indiana)
With summer in full swing, many are hitting the road to begin their vacations. We’re in the midst of the “100 Deadliest Days,” the time between Memorial Day and Labor…