Hytera Communications’ two U.S. subsidiaries asked a U.S. bankruptcy court to approve the process for a sale of its assets to the newly formed Hytera US or to a higher or better bidder. Meanwhile, Motorola has asked the court to dismiss the bankruptcy case, arguing that Hytera is using bankruptcy to delay legal proceedings against it.

TCCA and the Global Certification Forum (GCF) formed a new group to continue work on the development of mission-critical certification for broadband equipment. The group plans to begin certifying mission-critical devices with pre-integrated MCX client apps in the first phase.

Valid8 selected Softil’s BEEHD customizable software development kit (SDK) client framework solution as one of the mission-critical communications (MCX) reference clients to support the development of a U.S. government-sponsored Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) MCX standards-compliant testing solution for the mission-critical communications industry.

Flylogix and Cambridge Consultants announced a collaboration that will exploit Iridium’s satellite communications to safely control unmanned aerial systems (UAS) from a central control hub. This will enable Flylogix to move from local drone piloting at the airfield to centrally controlled operations, increasing the resilience of their services to offshore installations.

The Qumu board of directors appointed TJ Kennedy president and CEO. Kennedy will succeed Vern Hanzlik, who stepped down as president and CEO and as a director of the company to pursue other interests.

In a 9-1-1 indoor location accuracy order adopted July 16, the FCC affirmed the 2021 and 2023 Z-axis requirements the commission established last year, rejecting a proposal to weaken them. The commission added a new requirement that nationwide wireless providers deploy Z-axis technology nationwide by April 2025, while affording non-nationwide wireless providers an additional year to do so within their service areas.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Emergency Communication Networks (ECN) developed a wireless carrier evaluation guide to help public-safety agencies in the state and around the country evaluate broadband wireless service provider options.

The House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced seven communications bills, including T-band legislation, and one House resolution to the full House of Representatives.

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) highlighted more coverage buildouts, noting the network already covers more than 99% of the U.S. population. In areas where coverage already exists, band 14 spectrum is providing more capacity. Band 14 has been deployed on existing cell sites in more than 700 markets nationwide.

In collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) will fund a training and technical assistance program to support the standardization and promulgation of information sharing practices, and the identification and sharing of state, local, tribal and territorial promising practices and lessons learned.