by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 19, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
INDUSTRY INSIGHT
Android has an 85% market share globally, which makes it very user-friendly. It also offers a number of key benefits to enterprise users that aren’t available with other OS options. Of course, migrating agencies to a new technology is not as easy as buying a mobile device from a local retail store or wireless carrier. Public-safety IT professionals should prioritize their unique security and operational needs when shopping for a new mobility solution. Here are some key questions to ask when evaluating the various OS options and comparing consumer-grade, business-grade and enterprise-grade rugged devices…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 18, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
This week there are a number of items of interest for those involved in public-safety communications. A rugged handheld device company has given up on ProSe while a Push-To-Talk (PTT) company is launching its second-generation products. And a U.S. Department of Home Security (DHS) report that outlines products designed to equip first responders with tools to make their jobs easier includes a navigation and directions product that is designed to make it easier for first responders to reach the scene of an incident…
by ECC Editor | Mar 17, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
The FirstNet public safety mobile broadband network will provide backup connectivity to Iowa 9-1-1 centers through an arrangement with Iowa Communications Network (ICN), a statewide fiber network. ICN provides connectivity to educational, healthcare and government facilities in the state, including providing primary connectivity to the 9-1-1 centers, also known as public safety answering points (PSAPs)… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 17, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
Hikvision and Dahua along with three other Chinese telecom equipment manufacturers – Huawei, ZTE Corp. and Hytera Communications Corp. – have been placed on a list of companies deemed threats to national security by the FCC…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 17, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
By Doug Harder, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority
Whether organizing a sporting event, updating an emergency response plan, or responding to a weather-related disaster, first responders know that pre-event planning is crucial to ensuring a successful and safe outcome.
That’s why the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) team offers advance planning and preparation support to FirstNet users. We work closely with public safety agencies to understand the event, identify first responders’ needs and desired capabilities for that day, and work with our network partner, AT&T, to identify what broadband solutions and coverage are needed to successfully support the event. As the number of FirstNet subscribers continues to grow nationwide, more public safety agencies are working with our team of experts and taking advantage of this unique and free service.
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by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 17, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
House Democrats have proposed a massive infrastructure bill that would provide $15 billion in federal funds to pay for 911 centers nationwide to be upgraded to IP-based, next-generation-911 (NG911) technology. While all public-safety organizations support the notion of NG911 funding, there are some disagreements within the community about some language in the legislation.
Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) last week introduced the infrastructure bill, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow’s America Act, or the LIFT America Act…
