Challenge to find drones for emergency comms
06 July, 2021Drones have potential to hover in place to provide wide Wi-Fi access.
NIST releases draft report on securely outsourcing public safety organisation's digital information
01 July, 2021US PSOs need to follow these guidelines when looking to outsource their data.
Connectivity in the field: the next revolution in emergency services digitisation
01 July, 2021Technology that can help emergency services agencies secure and access data has grown in sophistication.
TETRA vs Cellular: key elements to consider when planning a mission-critical network
01 July, 2021When production, safety and operational managers start planning activity on a new site, they know they will need a secure communications platform to connect their teams across all of the site and enable efficient working practice.
UK to provide emergency sign language video calls
25 June, 2021Ensuring correct communication between caller and first responders on the emergency line.
Text to 911 may be a safer option
23 June, 2021Texting an emergency message may be the safer option, according to some US counties.
US releases draft report on first responder authentication
11 June, 2021PSOs considering using biometrics for authenticating first responders are encouraged to use the guidelines.
Public safety tower installed at Umina Beach
10 June, 2021"During an emergency, every second counts," said the state minister.
US FCC reverses 4.9 GHz decision for public safety
03 June, 2021FCC praised for listening to safety concerns regarding the spectrum.
Motorola Solutions APX Radio Management for emergencies
27 May, 2021Project 25 land mobile radio keeps working in emergencies when phone networks go down.
Nokia services German public safety network
13 May, 2021The company has been contracted to manage infrastructure services for world's largest TETRA network.
Motorla Solutions Safe Hospitals security program
03 May, 2021Combining video and analytics, command centre software and critical communications information, hospitals manage threats and create safe environments.
Flood emergency maps shared
08 April, 2021Maps indicating flooded areas of NSW were developed in a 24-hour international effort to help the state's regional and rural electricity network restore power as quickly as possible
Feasibility trial for public safety program
08 April, 2021A contract has been signed to trial the national program.
USA provides 9-1-1 funding
01 April, 2021Emergency responders in US to receive added useful information.