CentralSquare announced that it had acquired Tellus Safety Solutions, a company that specializes in connecting multiple CAD systems used by emergency responders. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

A U.S. representative proposed delaying the start of the T-band process for three years and tying eligibility for that delay to states and local entities ending 9-1-1 fee diversion.

The Democratic members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee introduced an infrastructure bill May 15 that includes funding for the next-generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1) transition.

Boynton Beach (Florida) Communications implemented PowerPhone's Total Response emergency medical dispatch (EMD) calls.

Lafayette Parish in Louisiana selected Carbyne to implement its next-generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1) technology into the parish’s emergency services systems to improve visibility on the scene and emergency response for citizens. This implementation is the first of its kind in Louisiana and continues the parish’s 9-1-1 digitization efforts.

Officials from the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) met with FCC staff to discuss the challenges posed by an auction of the T-band spectrum, particularly the lack of alternative spectrum options for public-safety incumbents.

Motorola Solutions executives expect recent acquisitions to give it a competitive edge and contribute to growth this year.

NGA 911 launched a next-generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1) network for the Public Service Commission of West Virginia.

Kate Elkins joined the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a new EMS specialist.

Comtech Telecommunications acquired the state and local government next-generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1) business from General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) and immediately hired about 60 GDIT employees. Comtech also announced that during its third quarter of fiscal 2019, it was awarded a five-year contract valued at more than $100 million to develop, implement and operate a Comtech NG 9-1-1 system for a Northeastern state.