New research from SNS Telecom and IT found that annual investments in public-safety LTE and 5G network infrastructure will exceed $2.3 billion by the end of 2025.

If first responders have their way, the future of public safety will include more internet-connected devices, a continued emphasis on network reliability and resiliency during emergency response operations and far more demand for 5G in the coming years.

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) and Deloitte released their 2022 Cybersecurity Study, “State Cybersecurity in a Heightened Risk Environment.” The survey captures responses from chief information security officers (CISOs) in all 50 states and three territories about current cybersecurity trends, challenges and opportunities.

As the U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC) prepares to announce its high-level strategy for the $50 billion Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Fund, in the coming weeks, the agency released a summary of responses to a Request for Information (RFI) on incentives, infrastructure, research and development, and workforce needs to support a strong domestic semiconductor industry.

By 2026 the total market share of the global embedded security market is set to reach $10 billion by Fairfield Market Research.

Rave Mobile Safety released its 2022 Public Safety Trends Survey results. The findings show that emergency responders are experiencing increased challenges and workloads at their jobs and are in need of better tools and resources to improve response efforts.

TCCA announced that industry research firm CritComm Insights (CCI) became a member of the association.

Verizon Frontline released findings from its new public-safety communications survey, conducted by Lexipol, incorporating responses from more than 3,000 active first responders nationwide.

As the critical communications industry begins to adopt 4G and 5G broadband communications, devices are needed that can match the mission-critical capabilities of the networks. A new white paper from TCCA highlights the complexity of the critical broadband world.

To support the National 911 Program in a nationwide assessment of the current status of CAD systems, the program selected Mission Critical Partners (MCP) to assist in the assessment.