The FCC released a third public notice in a series that solicits input on the efficacy of the Wireless Resiliency Cooperative Framework. Announced in April 2016, the framework is a voluntary wireless industry commitment intended to promote resilient communications and situational awareness during disasters.

Ericsson and ABB signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enable enhanced connected services, industrial internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence technologies in the future.

Motorola Solutions asked an Illinois court to dismiss an anticompetitive practices lawsuit brought against it by Hytera Communications for lack of standing.

The European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission reached a political agreement on the Cybersecurity Act, reinforcing the mandate and competences of the European Union Agency for Network and Information and Security (ENISA). Moreover, the political text is set to create a certification framework for products and services.

Together with the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) internet of things (IoT) working group, UL is seeking input from industry on the state and value of IoT cybersecurity.

The government of Canada exercised the option for another year on its contract through Orbcomm’s Canadian partner Maerospace, a global supplier of maritime domain awareness solutions.

Nokia became a member of ARENA2036, a collaboration of automotive industry leaders to create a flexible research factory model for production of the next generation of automobiles. Nokia will provide private Long Term Evolution (LTE) and 5G New Radio coverage for the joint experimental factory.

The Land Mobile Communications Council (LMCC) submitted an updated interference contour matrix based on F(50/10) curves in response to the FCC’s October report and order (R&O) with updated Part 90 rules.

The tentative agenda for the FCC’s April meeting includes a public notice seeking comments on procedures for the incentive auction of upper microwave flexible use licenses in the upper 37, 39 and 47 GHz bands for next-generation wireless services.

Public-safety and critical infrastructure industries (CII) entities received backing from the National Football League (NFL) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) proponents in opposing unlicensed operations in the 6 GHz band. However, heavyweights such as Boeing, Apple and other high-tech firms are all advocating for the FCC to open the band to unlicensed users.