BroadWay's market consultation begins
16 July, 2018Briefings are to be held to inform industry about European public safety broadband plans, with feedback sought on innovative technologies.
Smartphone app provides flexible comms
16 July, 2018A smart app is keeping communications flowing for Bulgarian Border Police officers, whichever device they use.
NTIA urges update to Wireless Priority Service
12 July, 2018The US FCC has been asked to update the Wireless Priority Service to provide increased capabilities, such as including data, text and video.
Frequentis equips Norwegian emergency control rooms
04 July, 2018Norway's fourth co-located police and fire control centre has been equipped with a Frequentis command and control system.
Australia's PSMB is progressing
21 June, 2018 by Jonathan NallyIt's been slow going, but there is light at the end of the tunnel for the provision of public safety mobile broadband for Australia.
TCCA explores TETRA-LTE interworking security
15 June, 2018Security policies needed for TETRA and LTE interworking are the focus of a new TCCA study.
Is it time for a public safety blockchain?
13 June, 2018 by Ged GriffinBlockchain technologies hold the promise of improving the trust, security and stability of public safety communications networks.
India's TRAI recommends a hybrid PPDR network
06 June, 2018 by Jonathan NallyA broadband PPDR network based on LTE using private and public networks should be rolled out nationwide, according to India's regulatory authority.
ICASA releases 2018 spectrum plan
29 May, 2018 by Jonathan NallySouth Africa's regulator has published its 2018 plan, incorporating aims for PPDR and IMT mobile broadband.
The united states of FirstNet
23 May, 2018 by Bill SchrierWe're at the beginning of a 25-year-long journey into the future of emergency communications, says FirstNet's Bill Schrier.
Swinburne team wins Motorola Hackathon
21 May, 2018 by Jonathan NallyThe $25,000 Motorola Solutions 2018 Public Safety Hackathon prize has been won by a student team for its hazard reporting app concept.
Brazil's Paraná joins national TETRA network
14 May, 2018 by Jonathan NallyThe Federal Highway Police of Brazil's Paraná state has joined the country's national TETRA network.
Preparing for a disruptive future
09 May, 2018 by Kevin Noonan*New technologies for public safety agencies are already on the market, but the job is far from complete, says Ovum's Kevin Noonan.
Limitations of LTE for public safety
26 April, 2018 by Jonathan NallyRespected US commentator Andy Seybold has outlined the pluses and minuses of relying on LTE for public safety communications.
Motorola wins $261m Victorian contract extension
24 April, 2018Motorola Solutions will upgrade and enhance the Metropolitan Mobile Radio network for Victoria's first responders.
