Dealers need not fear the future 

By Mark Jasin

The industry news is full of stories these days about companies engaging in consolidations, partnerships and acquisitions. At the same time, industry...

DHS: No plans to scrap virtual border fence 

By Mary Rose Roberts

A 28-mile prototype virtual fence built by Boeing Co. and designed to thwart illegal immigration along the Mexico/U.S. border hasn't met border control...

Solving E911 location accuracy 

By Jason Barbour

There has been perhaps no better industry success story in the U.S. than the wireless industry. According to the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet...

So close, yet so far 

By Donny Jackson

Next-gen 911 could be a reality next year, fiscal and political hurdles notwithstanding...

BACK IN THE RACE 

By Lynnette Luna

After both Verizon and AT&T chose long-term evolution for their 4G mobile broadband networks, many thought WiMAX would be left at the starting line...

Wireless meter reading gets a boost 

By Mary Rose Robers & Glenn Bischoff

But migration to advanced systems will require new thinking by regulators...

A heads-up when surf's up 

By Jim Barthold

Washington state's tsunami alert system is getting a lot of attention...

Testing the waters in D.C. 

By Doug Mohney

ROW-B could provide public safety with a glimpse of its 700 MHz future...

Let the buyer beware 

By Lynnette Luna

Users are finding that emergency text alert systems have their limitations...

A CORNER TURNED 

By Donny Jackson

The recent introduction of multiband radios offers hope that the pathway to frequency-agile radios - and ultimately cognitive devices - has been cleared....

Mobile data software for cops upgraded 

By Mary Rose Roberts

Improvements include a CAD interface, over-the-air installation and updates...

Satellite gets back into the game 

By Lynnette Luna

After a down period, several operators are planning to launch new equipment, services...

Cistera deploys LMR recording app 

By Mary Rose Roberts

Alaska agencies capture IP voice and data transmissions for training and documentation...

M/A-COM: New York state system ready for testing 

Donny Jackson

Public safety communications vendor M/A-COM has certified that the New York Statewide Wireless Network is ready for operational testing in the initial...

Motorola shuffles the deck 

Whether it's a winning hand will depend on marketing, leadership decisions still to come...