Alliance, a value-added distributor of wireless telecommunications technology announced it is merging with GetWireless, a value-added distributor of cellular solutions that connect the internet of things (IoT). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Airbus´ High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) Connectivity Business has signed a strategic partnership with Salam, a leading Saudi telecommunications and ICT company and part of the Mawarid Media & Communications Group (MMCG), to progress the development of private networks, internet of things (IoT) applications, disaster management solutions, and other connectivity and high-altitude Earth observation services from the stratosphere to serve Saudi Arabia.

The “Advanced Open/Obstructed Test Proctor Course for Evaluating Drone Capabilities and Remote Pilot Proficiency” was developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in conjunction with the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T).

Cradlepoint announced a collaboration with T-Mobile and the Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners to enable advanced internet of things (IoT) connectivity solutions, such as autonomous vehicles, robotics and augmented reality (AR)/virtual reality (VR), using 5G wireless WAN technology.

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced a collaboration with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to further commercial cyber methodologies to build a shared standard, like the one used to develop the DIU’s Blue UAS “Cleared List.”

Verizon received the International Standards for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) registration for best practices for its commercial drone program.

Federated Wireless announced a strategic partnership to innovate and deploy private 5G wireless in National Landing in Northern Virginia.

The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) granted a narrow waiver of its rules to GCI Communications. GCI requested the waiver to collect drive test data via uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) particular rural Alaska grid cells where there are no accessible roads.

Iskratel and S&T Sovenija announced that they will merge. The new company will be led by two managing directors: Sašo Berger and Robert Kuzmic.

The Romanian National Administration of Penitentiaries signed a contract with Motorola Solutions to deploy 2,100 body-worn cameras to enhance safety and security in all prisons across the country. The new cameras will be used by prison staff during guarding activities and prisoner transport to help deter and de-escalate confrontations and collect video footage in the event of conflicts or emergencies.