Sierra Wireless added solar power to its satellite-enabled asset tracking managed service, which allows agencies to connect, track and manage thousands of relief assets and more effectively respond to emergencies. The company is using Globalstar SmartOne Solar device to extend battery power and provide reliable satellite connectivity to ensure devices remain online and available when it matters most.

Gilat Satellite Networks was selected for a multimillion-dollar project by the Japanese government agency, Local Authorities Satellite Communication (LASCOM), for delivery of a next-generation disaster response platform to Japan's 47 prefectures.

Globalstar Europe Satellite Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar, announced that scientists from the NATO’s Science and Technology Organization are deploying an internet of things (IoT) solution using SPOT Trace and Globalstar satellite communications to further their understanding of the world’s oceans.

Tyler Technologies acquired SceneDoc, a company that provides mobile-first, software-as-a-service (SaaS) field reporting for law enforcement agencies.

Officials from the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) hosted their U.K. counterparts from the Home Office 6 December.

Tait Communications CEO Garry Diack said the company’s focus on research and development (R&D) in convergence technologies and Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) platform helped attract a minority investment from JVCKENWOOD.

The FCC released a public notice — the first in a series — that solicits input on the efficacy of the wireless resiliency cooperative framework, a voluntary wireless industry commitment to promote resilient wireless communications and situational awareness during disasters.

Harris plans to invest more than $125 million in internal research and development (R&D) in Florida this fiscal year, bolstering high-paying jobs and the company’s innovation leadership in the state, a statement said.

Polaris Wireless executives met with FCC officials to answer technical and other questions about its solution for locating 9-1-1 callers inside high-rises.

The Tait Foundation sold a minority share of its subsidiary, Tait International, to JVCKENWOOD from Japan. The deal was first announced in August.