Verizon has said it will build a dedicated network core for public safety in the US and will offer priority access and pre-emption at no charge for first responders. [ + ]

China's Hytera has won a court case against a competitor that had adopted the brand name 'Tytera'. [ + ]

Phil Kidner, long-serving CEO of the TCCA, is stepping down after 11 years in the role. [ + ]

Don't miss the world-class line-up of speakers, workshops and exhibitors at Comms Connect Melbourne, 21 to 23 November. [ + ]

Motorola Solutions' Hackathon this year will focus on developing applications to benefit public safety organisations in Australia. [ + ]

The quest begins to bring ultra-high-speed wireless connectivity to first responders. [ + ]

RAAF technicians recently installed a communications antenna at RAAF Base Glenbrook, for use by the base Emergency Operations Centre. [ + ]

Interoperability will "remain a dream" unless US states opt in to FirstNet's national plan, say app developers. [ + ]

Fire and emergency services have been urged to take advantage of smart data to assist them in unexpected situations. [ + ]

Artificial intelligence helped auction off US$19 billion worth of radio spectrum. [ + ]

The Department of Fire & Emergency Services will use Motorola Solutions' PremierOne CAD system to integrate databases, command functions and frontline communications. [ + ]

Spectrum reform, international developments in spectrum management and new technologies will be discussed at RadComms in November. [ + ]

Ofcom has confirmed its intention to expand access for mobile services in the 3.6 GHz band, and is beginning work on 26 GHz plans. [ + ]

Motorola Solutions will boost its 911 capabilities by acquiring Plant Holdings, the legal entity that holds the Airbus DS Communications business in North America. [ + ]

NIST is working on the development of best-practice guidelines for evaluating and integrating wireless technologies into modern factories. [ + ]