AT&T announced it is working with high-power user equipment (HPUE) supplier Assured Wireless to bring 1.25-watt devices to First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) subscribers. Following Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) standards, HPUE solutions can transmit at stronger signals only on 700 MHz band 14 spectrum.

NICE completed a technology integration of its NICE Inform incident intelligence solution with the RapidSOS Clearinghouse. The integration extends RapidSOS’ enhanced emergency information beyond real-time incident handling to transform incident reconstruction and investigations for 9-1-1 centers.

AT&T announced Fleet Complete for the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) network now gives agencies near real-time insights into critical fleet and in-field first responder activities. The solution is delivered with Cradlepoint, a provider of cloud-delivered Long Term Evolution (LTE) and 5G-ready wireless solutions.

Sonim Technologies said its XP8 rugged smartphone launched on the Verizon network.

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents authorized the construction of a $130 million combat development complex at the A&M System’s RELLIS Campus in Bryan.

The U.K. Emergency Services Network (ESN) said it met its commitment to build 50 Extended Area Service (EAS) masts by the end of July. The EAS program is responsible for providing ESN covering in remote and rural areas of Great Britain by building a new network of masts.

L3Harris Technologies launched the Mission Critical Alliance (MCA), a consortium of technology providers driven to advance the capabilities, compatibility and security of mission-critical solutions.

Push-to-talk (PTT) provider Zello announced that its solution is available at no cost to first responders, eliminating common challenges related to budget, interagency communications and radio coverage. The new offering is for non-profit-based EMS workers, paramedics, firefighters, police and volunteer groups.

The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), in partnership with Erillisverkot, the Finnish TETRA operator, and the support of TCCA and the European Commission, will organize the fourth MCX Plugtests event 23 – 27 September at the Savonia University of Applied Sciences, Kuopio, Finland.

Several companies released new products at the 2019 Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International annual conference and exhibition in Baltimore.