Technology
Ken Rehbehn
Presentation of Note: 5G Sidelink for Off-Net ...

5G sidelink solves an important challenge for public safety users: How to deliver public safety communications when the 5G network is not available. This presentation from Qualcomm experts explains two common scenarios and includes an excellent question-and-answer discussion.

Presentation of Note: 5G Sidelink for Off-Net Operation
Service Dynamics, QPP Ecosystem
Ken Rehbehn
Telstra Network Outage Raises PSBN Resilience ...

Public Safety Broadband Networks are typically deployed on commercial Mobile Network Operators' networks. The Telstra failure is an example of what can happen to very good MNO networks and what that means for public safety operations.

Telstra Network Outage Raises PSBN Resilience Questions
Services, Service Dynamics
Ken Rehbehn
US MNOs Address Rural Coverage Gaps with ...

The three major US Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) announced the formation of a Direct-to-Device Joint Venture to address the delivery of mobile services in underserved remote areas. The move is an important step towards addressing coverage limitations across the rural US regions.

US MNOs Address Rural Coverage Gaps with Direct-to-Device JV
Corporate Mergers
Ken Rehbehn
Motorola Solutions Acquires Exacom for ...

Motorola Solutions acquired Exacom to add dispatch/radio audio recording, security, and AI transcription capability.

Motorola Solutions Acquires Exacom for Recording Capabilities
MCX Ecosystem, QPP Ecosystem, Service Dynamics
Ken Rehbehn
WBA Launches Reports from its Mission Critical ...

The Wireless Broadband Alliance announced its vision for Wi-Fi in public safety with a press release and a suite of white paper reports that are a must-read for public safety communications agencies and national communications regulators.

WBA Launches Reports from its Mission Critical & Emergency Services Program
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Bedfordshire Heatwave Fire Crisis Spotlights Technology Benefits

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Bedfordshire Heatwave Fire Crisis Spotlights Technology Benefits

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Services invested in a significant control room modernization that proved essential during massive wildfires of summer 2022. In this episode, Assistant Chief Fire Officer Alison Kibblewhite and Area Commander Jason Tai review how the technology transformation made a vital difference.

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NextNav Pinnacle 911 Gains Important Operator E911 Z-Axis Location Win

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NextNav Pinnacle 911 Gains Important Operator E911 Z-Axis Location Win

NextNav won an agreement with a prominent US service provider to support Z-Axis. The move will impact consumer devices and potentially set the stage for NextNav to win the E911 location contest.