The National Emergency Number Association (NENA) released the third version of its i3 standard for next-generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1). The updated version includes updates to NG 9-1-1 infrastructure, which will pave the way for national and international interoperability, NENA said.

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) transitioned its Resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Conformance Framework to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) as an approved project, which will further refine the framework into international industry standards for resilient PNT user equipment.

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) launched a new prize competition to advance the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in first responder search and rescue (SAR) operations.

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Christopher E. Kubasik succeeded William M. Brown as CEO of L3Harris Technologies, becoming the second CEO in its history as a combined company. The planned transition was first announced in October 2018 as part of L3Harris’ merger of equals and has been unanimously re-affirmed by the board of directors.

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded $2,988,950 in a new round of funding for new interoperable communication systems for public safety. Initially funded by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), through its Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) program, Catalyst Communications Technologies received a Phase III SBIR award for commercialization of its interoperable communications solution.

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) published the results of the 2020 Privacy Technology Demonstration. S&T hosted a first-of-its-kind event to understand the product landscape of technologies that can assist in protecting the privacy of individuals appearing in photos and videos. Five privacy systems participated in the event, demonstrating their ability to detect and blur faces in a challenge video created by S&T.

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Next-generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1) technology will allow responders and the public to employ real-time text, images, video, and voice calls during emergencies. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program recently awarded $997,526 to San Antonio, Texas,-based small business SecureLogix to secure that data against increased cyber threats.

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Motorola Solutions entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Openpath Security, a cloud-based mobile access control provider. Motorola expects to close the transaction by the end of the month. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed

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Dejero provided its EnGo 260 mobile transmitter and GateWay 211 network aggregation device to the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) to enhance its situational awareness during the 121st U.S. Open golf tournament. The technology enabled police officers and incident commanders to monitor live video and access mission-critical apps from the joint operations center command post and the SDPD headquarters.

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Verizon Frontline recently deployed its advanced public-safety platforms and technology, via the Verizon Response Team (VRT), to support first responders battling wildfires throughout Arizona.

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