Carbyne announced a partnership with Winbourne Consulting. As part of the partnership, Winbourne will use Carbyne's technology and help ensure seamless integration and operation of solutions into existing public-safety and emergency response infrastructure.

The state of Virginia 9-1-1 Services Board approved the AT&T Emergency Services IP network (ESInet) as the recommended platform to provide next-generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1) communications statewide.

Apple announced iOS 12, set for release later this year, will allow U.S. iPhone users who call 9-1-1 to automatically and securely share their location data with first responders, providing faster and more accurate information to help reduce emergency response times.

Lubbock Emergency Communication District in Texas is one of several agencies working with Motorola Solutions to advance its operations to next-generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1) by replacing analog equipment with new IP infrastructure.

The FCC seeks comment on two issues surrounding 9-1-1 service. First, the commission wants comment on its rules regarding the reliability of the nation’s 9-1-1 networks, including notification to public-safety answering points (PSAPs) of network outages affecting 9-1-1 service.

FCC Commissioner Mike O’Rielly posted a blog with updates on the states that diverted 9-1-1 fees to other functions or failed to submit paperwork to the FCC on their 9-1-1 funds.

Portugal’s emergency services adopted its suite of communications solutions to transform the country’s existing systems in preparation for eCall, the next-generation automated vehicle aid system.

BearCom announced the acquisition of Spectrum Communications, a distributor with six locations in Ontario. This transaction extends BearCom’s presence throughout Ontario, which began with the acquisition of Mobile Business Communications early in 2018.

The State of Utah awarded Federal Engineering a contract to support the Utah Communications Authority as it moves toward next generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1).

Riverside County (California) Sheriff’s Office, the second largest sheriff’s office in the state, upgraded to the latest NICE multimedia recording and incident intelligence technology as it transitions to an all-IP environment in preparation for next-generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1). The NICE upgrades were deployed at five sites, including three dispatch centers, a training center and a centralized records bureau that handles all warrant and record requests for the county.