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March 31, 2022 | Comments

Comtech Telecommunications hired defense and communications industry veteran Maria Hedden as its new chief operating officer (COO).

March 21, 2022 | Comments

Evelyn L. Remaley joined Wilkinson Barker Knauer (WBK) as a partner in the Washington, DC, office.

Abad-Santos Named BridgeComm CEO

March 17, 2022 | Comments

BridgeComm named Michael Abad-Santos CEO following former CEO Barry Matsumori stepping down from the position he has held since 2017.

March 15, 2022 | Comments

The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International named Mel Maier, former commander of the Emergency Communications and Operations Division of the Oakland County (Michigan) Sheriff’s Office, as its new chief technology officer (CTO).

March 04, 2022 | Comments

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation advanced the nomination of Gigi Sohn as FCC commissioner to the full senate.

March 02, 2022 | Comments

The Radio Club of America (RCA) is launching a new program to facilitate connections between women in the wireless industry. Women in Wireless in the 21st Century commences on March 17 at 7 p.m. ET, and will be moderated by Ellen O’Hara, retired president/CEO of Zetron.

A Look at 9-1-1 ECC Staffing Challenges

March 01, 2022 | Comments

A nationwide staffing shortage at emergency communications centers has reached a crisis stage as ECCs struggle to ensure they are staffed properly. These shortages have led to mandatory overtime and impacts to worker well-being. This two part series looks at the causes of the shortage, as well as solutions.

February 28, 2022 | Comments

Verizon Business appointed Maggie Hallbach to the role of senior vice president (SVP) for Verizon Public Sector. She will lead the team that serves the company’s federal, state, local, education and Verizon Frontline public-safety customers.

February 16, 2022 | Comments

The Next Generation 911 Institute (NG911 Institute) is pleased to announce the winners of the 19th Annual 911 Honor Awards.

UTC Announces Staffing Changes

February 10, 2022 | Comments

Utilities Technology Council (UTC) President and CEO Sheryl Osiene-Riggs announced a round of strategic new hires and promotions that she said will strengthen UTC’s leadership structure, enabling the organization to more effectively service its members and respond to a rapidly changing industry environment by shaping the future of utility mission critical technologies.