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The next-generation Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPDR) network initiative - called Virve 2.0 - is based on commercial mobile 3GPP technology with enhancements to meet security, availability and resilience.

The new group intends to develop standards that define technologies to make more efficient use of capacity, have security by design, and provide lower latency for live media.

Mission Critical Testing as a Service project is developing flexible testing tools to increase market confidence in critical broadband applications.

The strong internationalisation of the PMRExpo was reflected in 2019 in the new record number of nearly 4,600 visitors from security authorities and organisations (BOS), the industry, public transport, utilities and other sectors.

Turtleback’s ultra-rugged Balastec plastic holster is the most durable and versatile holster in the market, constructed from a flexible yet strong proprietary plastic.

The COVID-19 health crisis illustrates precisely why public safety fought for the creation of FirstNet, the only nationwide high-speed broadband communications platform dedicated to and purpose-built for America’s first responders.

The Zello app is already localized in 22 languages and the program benefits now extend to any first responder organization in the world.

Public safety agencies across the country are currently using the FirstNet App Catalog as they adjust and modify their response to COVID-19.

Jason Porter, SVP FirstNet Program dat AT&T tells about a few examples where FirstNet successfully supported the fight against the coronavirus in the US.

The flexibility of Hytera's intelligent manufacturing processes has also enabled the company to switch some production lines to the manufacture of disposable face masks to help combat the global shortage caused by the COVID-19 epidemic.

The Czech carrier is building on more than 13 years of experience in providing professional broadband services, with a highly skilled team able to support a range of critical users and scenarios.

Icom UK announced the launch of the new HM-230HB Remote Speaker Microphone (RSM) designed to work with the Icom IP501M LTE mobile radio

After EENA recently rescheduled its annual event, now International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) and Critical Communications World (CCW) have been rescheduled to a date later in the year.

DSB today announced that they have decided to cancel Nødnettdagene 2020 (Nødnett Days 2020) due to the corona-virus (Covid 19) and the uncertainty regarding the development of the situation.

Parkinson was one of the first employees to join the FirstNet Authority in 2013, and since then he has served in a variety of leadership positions within the organization, including Executive Director of External Affairs.

At the conference, Hytera launched its new channel policies and marketing activities for the coming year to more than 80 dealers.

The technology leader in Wireless Link Optimization, has announced expanded support of mobile backhaul optimization for Mission Critical Public Safety and Private LTE (CBRS) networks.

Three more UK police forces have jointly upgraded to Sepura SC20 TETRA radios, significantly improving their front line officers’ ability to communicate with colleagues.

PCTEL will showcase its test and measurement and antenna solutions for Critical Communications at BAPCO, booth A2 in Coventry in the United Kingdom on March 10-11.

In an email today, IWCE management announced that as part of a managed postponement program and after close consultation with partners in the industry, Informa have made the difficult decision to postpone IWCE 2020.