Few people not directly involved in the technical complexities understand quite how much work goes on behind the scenes to ensure the seamless operation of mission-critical networks. While today’s narrowband networks running on TETRA, P25 and others are well-established self-contained entities, the emerging critical broadband services over 4G LTE and 5G networks create massive complexity in terms of interconnection, security and a host of other areas.

Google’s recent move to purchase Mandiant, a cybersecurity firm for $5.4 billion, highlights the growing concerns around cybersecurity for private and government organizations alike. No entity or country is fully immune to cyber attacks.

SCADAfence, a provider of cybersecurity for operational technology (OT) and internet of things (IoT) environments, partnered with Keysight Technologies to integrate Keysight's Threat Simulator Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) solution with its advanced OT Security Platform. The integration allows security teams to run simulations of attacks waged against converged information technology and operational technology (IT-OT) networks to enhance their security posture.

MacroAsia Corporation (MAC), a leading provider of aviation-related support services in the Philippines, relied on Teltronic to deploy a TETRA communication system that services six airports in the country: Clark, Kalibo, Cebu, Davao, General Santos and the capital, Manila.

Benton County, Oregon, awarded Federal Engineering (FE), a contract to provide a radio infrastructure assessment and detailed improvement plan for first responder agencies in the area.

PowerTrunk supplied a TETRA digital radio communications network for a metro train project in Sydney, Australia. The scope of the project includes TETRA radio network infrastructure, portable handheld and specialized on-board radio equipment, and its CeCoTRANS dispatch solution.

The FCC officially opened the window for new applicants for T-band spectrum on April 2.

The various codes and guidelines for ERRCS came as a direct result of the tragedy of September 11. The complexity of the building systems and type of construction affected first responder communication efforts. Firefighters and police could not communicate with each other or dispatch, directly resulting in loss of life.

A panel of well-known industry leaders said the key to ensuring spectrum for future technology is innovation, collaboration and the removal of key regulatory barriers.

The state of Oklahoma, through its Land Mobile Radio Public Safety Interoperability Cooperative (LMRPSIC), selected Federal Engineering (FE) to develop a statewide public-safety communications strategic plan.