Nokia gets serious about public safety LTE
10 November, 2016 by Jonathan NallyNokia has announced the launch of the Nokia Group Communications portfolio, which it said will expand its range of LTE-based public safety solutions.
Deployable comms for disaster situations
03 November, 2016 by Jonathan NallyWe spoke with UK firm Excelerate's founder and chairman, David Savage, ahead of his presentation at this month's Comms Connect conference and exhibition in Melbourne.
FirstNet deadline won't be met
31 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyAward of the FirstNet contract, due for 1 November, has had to be pushed back, according to the agency's CEO, Mike Poth.
German network opens channels
31 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyThe German public safety TETRA network, BDBOS, now has extra functionality with the opening up of further use of control channels.
Firsthand account of why FirstNet is needed
27 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyMore than a decade after the Hurricane Katrina disaster, first responders in the US are still waiting for the promised new nationwide public safety network.
Emergency Vehicle Priority switched on in Mackay
26 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyEmergency services vehicles in Mackay will get to their destinations faster thanks to award-winning traffic technology switched on this month.
Haiti hurricane relief supported by SES
25 October, 2016SES will support Haiti hurricane relief by providing emergency.lu connectivity services in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.
Twig Com TWIG Embody personal alarm device
24 October, 2016The Twig Com TWIG Embody 3G/GSM/GNSS personal alarm device is wearable and rechargeable.
EWN to use Optus and SatSleeve
21 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyRemote workers will be kept in the loop via satellite comms in a deal between Optus Satellite and Aeeris, operator of the Early Warning Network.
US county installs integrated text-to-9-1-1
21 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyPhiladelphia's Chester County Department of Emergency Services implements fully integrated text-to-9-1-1 to improve dispatching for its 121 emergency departments.
Alerts sent during hurricane
20 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyEverbridge critical communications systems were used by over 900 US counties, cities, businesses, transportation authorities and hospitals to send millions of messages when Hurricane Matthew struck.
FirstNet “long overdue” says former FEMA boss
13 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyA former head of the US Federal Emergency Management Agency has come out in support of the forthcoming FirstNet public safety mobile broadband network, saying it is "long overdue".
11.5m emergency calls sent during hurricane
13 October, 2016Emergency Communications Network successfully delivered more than 11.5 million critical communications on behalf of clients as Hurricane Matthew targeted Florida's east coast.
Avtec Scout technology adopted by Yreka police
12 October, 2016The Yreka Police Department in California has upgraded its emergency dispatch technology, implementing an Avtec Scout system.
Airbus implements TETRA technology in Hungary
10 October, 2016Airbus Defence and Space will equip the Unified Digital Radio Communication System (UDRS) in Budapest with the latest IP-backed TETRA technology as part of nationwide modernisation efforts in Hungary.
