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APCO Enters Into Memorandum of Understanding With FirstNet Regarding Mobile Apps
August 21, 2013APCO International entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) to work cooperatively to foster and promote useful and effective mobile applications (apps) for public safety and emergency response purposes.
Read full articleCeragon Deploys FirstNet-Ready Public Safety Network throughout Nebraska
August 19, 2013Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT), the #1 wireless backhaul specialist, today announced that it has received orders for the new Nebraska Regional Interoperability Network (NRIN). The network, which is managed by Communication Services Inc. (CSI), includes approximately 200 links of Ceragon’s FirstNet-ready FibeAir solutions providing critically-needed connectivity and improved capacity for First Responders, particularly in the vast rural areas of Nebraska, the 9th least-densely populated state of the United States.
Read full articleFive States Awarded Grants to Support FirstNet Implementation
August 1, 2013The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded the first $13.1 million in grant money for states to begin planning, consultation and outreach activities as they prepare for the launch of FirstNet.
Read full articleFirstNet Hires TJ Kennedy as Deputy GM and Ed Parkinson for Government Affairs
July 31, 2013Kennedy is a seasoned public safety communications executive, joining FirstNet from Raytheon Co. Parkinson was a staff member for the House Homeland Security Committee and primarily worked on first responder telecommunications issues.
Read full articleFirstNet Board Establishes Committee to Review Issues Raised by Sheriff Paul Fitzgerald
May 29, 2013WASHINGTON – The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) Board voted to establish a Special Review Committee that will review issues raised by Board member Sherriff Paul Fitzgerald at FirstNet’s April 23, 2013, Board meeting.
Read full articleNational Governors Association to Co-Host Regional Workshops on Public Safety
May 14, 2013The National Governors Association will co-host six regional meetings with the First Responder Network Authority to consult with states, territories, tribes and localities on the design of the public safety network.
Read full articleFirstNet Board Announces Hiring of Bill D’Agostino Jr. as General Manager
April 23, 2013WASHINGTON – The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) Board announced today the hiring of Bill D’Agostino, Jr. to be its…
Read full articleAlcatel-Lucent Demonstrates Voice-over-IMS Interoperability to FirstNet Board
April 1, 2013Alcatel-Lucent has carried out a key demonstration of its Voice-over-IMS and RCS presence technology to the Board of FirstNet.
Read full articleFirstNet Board Members Commit to Building a Network to Meet Mission-Critical Standards
March 14, 2013If the nationwide public safety broadband network does not meet mission-critical standards and come up to public safety grade, “we…
Read full articleElektrobit (EB) Updates and Broadens Its Specialized Device Platform Portfolio with a Tablet, Smartphone and Module
February 26, 2013Bothell WA, February 26, 2013 – Elektrobit (EB), a leading developer of cutting-edge embedded technology solutions for automotive and wireless industries,…
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