Urgent Communications - News

ReconRobotics unveils rescue robot

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:59:00 EST

ReconRobotics introduced the Recon Scout Rescue, a 1.3-pound reconnaissance robot that can be used to locate victims, explosive devices or hazardous materials. Once deployed, the robot transmits real-time video to operators working the incident, said David Gustafson, the company’s director of commercial sales.

Space Data teams with EWA to make 900 MHz spectrum available

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:37:00 EST

Near-space wireless provider Space Data and the Enterprise Wireless Alliance (EWA) last week announced an agreement to make 2 MHz of nationwide 900 MHz NPCS spectrum available to EWA members and customers.

LTE vendors seek greater network automation

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:15:00 EST

It's no secret that 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks will be fundamentally different from today's circuit-switched variations. The fundamental difference, of course, is an all-IP network, but these networks will also come with the requirement that significantly more base stations need to be deployed to get the coverage and high-speed data speeds the technology advertises.

Idaho, Yellowstone get wireless coverage

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:10:00 EST

Exalt Communications announced that Teton Communications has standardized on Exalt microwave radio systems to support its backbone network in a more than 20,000 square-mile service area stretching from Pocatello, Idaho, to Yellowstone National Park.

Fortress approved by Marines

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:07:00 EST

Fortress Technologies has been selected as a key technology provider of Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) certified wireless solutions to the U.S. Marine Corps' Mobile Wireless Expeditionary Network (MWEN).

Azimuth test suite unveiled

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:02:00 EST

Azimuth Systems unveiled the 802.11 a/b/g/n client performance test suite. Running on Azimuth's ADEPT-n MIMO test platform, as well as Azimuth's DIRECTOR II test executive platform for automation, the new 802.11 a/b/g/n test suite will enable users to test performance, interoperability and functionality of Wi-Fi devices.

PlantCML tech used during G20

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:58:00 EST

Allegheny County Pa., Emergency Services 9-1-1 Center used PlantCML's next-generation call processing solution, Sentinel Patriot, to manage the increased call volume from the G20.

Security key for next-generation PSAPs

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:22:00 EST

Next-generation 911 (NG-911) architectures based on Internet Protocol (IP) promise to present security challenges to public-safety answering point (PSAP) directors, but those threats are manageable, according to panelists participating in a webinar hosted by the National Emergency Number Association (NENA).

CDW-G releases report on emergency communications

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:59:00 EST

Only half of public-safety communications officials were familiar with the Department of Homeland Security’s National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP), according to a CDW Government (CDW-G) survey.

FCC to host hearing on public-safety broadband

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:48:00 EST

The FCC will host a field hearing next week entitled “The Role of Broadband in Improving Public Safety Communications and Emergency Response,” as part of its data-gathering efforts prior to delivering a national broadband plan to Congress in mid-February.