FirstNet issues final RFP
14 January, 2016FirstNet has released its final request for proposals to implement the US national public safety broadband network, with potential industry partners given until 29 April to submit their responses.
Commission recommends telcos for PSMB
12 January, 2016The long-awaited Productivity Commission report into the provision of public safety mobile broadband was released today, with commercial carriers being seen as the most cost-effective means of providing the service.
Nokia steps up its push for PSMB
01 December, 2015 by Jonathan NallyNokia Networks is making a concerted effort to capture a bigger slice of the public safety comms market and is exhibiting for the first time at the Comms Connect event in Melbourne this week.
NSW releases 10-year communications plan
01 December, 2015The NSW Government has released a 10-year plan for frontline agency telecommunications, which includes consideration of “making better use of private sector service providers”.
Evolving to fast data
25 November, 2015 by TF SmoakNew technology promises to transport public safety communications to the next level, including expectations of spectrally efficient streaming video at ±2.5 kHz.
Orbit X IECEx and ATEX Zone 1 explosion-proof camera
23 November, 2015The Orbit X IECEx and ATEX Zone 1 explosion-proof camera from Bartec enables the capture of images and video, as well as live video conferencing and CCTV-type video streaming sessions, wirelessly in any hazardous area.
Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven RV50 industrial gateway
19 November, 2015The Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven RV50 is a rugged AirLink industrial gateway designed to connect critical assets and infrastructure. It is suitable for industrial-grade applications in energy, utilities and smart-city infrastructure.
Motorola launches public safety vision
10 November, 2015 by Jonathan NallyMotorola Solutions has launched its Next Generation Mobile Intelligence ecosystem, which ties together multiple devices, communications modes and data sources to provide enhanced situational awareness.
Omnitronics Advanced Location Services
02 November, 2015Omnitronics has introduced the Advanced Location Services solution, which adds to its GPS Essentials solution to give dispatchers access to powerful features such as geofences, speed control, event history, reports and more through RediTALK or Alto dispatch consoles.
Axon Body 2 body-worn camera
30 October, 2015The Axon Body 2 single-unit on-officer camera features upgraded capabilities such as unlimited HD video, Wi-Fi video offload and security enhancements.
EE rumoured to have won UK network contract
29 October, 2015 by Jonathan NallyThe Telegraph in London is reporting that EE, the UK's largest mobile phone operator, will be awarded the country's £1.2bn emergency services radio network (ESN) contract.
NZ emergency alerts are faster in the cloud
28 October, 2015New Zealand-based application developer and emergency network provider CLOUD M has migrated its emergency alert tools and system to IBM Cloud to improve reliability and performance.
Fire truck upgrade boosts mobile broadband
28 October, 2015The City of Oakland, California has deployed broadband routers in its fire trucks as part of an upgrade to enable broadband communication of mission-critical information to first responders.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 23 October 2015
23 October, 2015This week: IoT spectrum on WRC agenda, Tennessee completes P25 network, FirstNet encourages satellite, and emergency radios for schools.
Motorola Solutions Si500/Si300 video speaker microphones
22 October, 2015Motorola Solutions has introduced three-in-one combination body worn video camera, radio speaker and microphone units, along with a cloud-based content management system, suitable for public safety agencies.
