Geoverse announced a partnership with Orion Labs. When integrated with Geoverse’s private LTE/5G network, the Orion Voice Platform helps enterprises transform how and where jobs are performed, enabling a mobile-first workforce for industry verticals such as hospitality, facilities services and energy.

Under a joint pilot program, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate (S&T) and National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) within the National Security Agency (NSA) cybersecurity mission demonstrated that ensuring security of mobile application (app) software for use within the federal government can be automated.

Etherstack entered a global agreement with Samsung Electronics to deliver next-generation mission-critical push-to-talk (MCPTT) over LTE solutions to telecommunications carriers and governments across the globe, using Etherstack’s digital LMR softswitching technologies embedded within Samsung’s network solutions.

The Swedish government 25 June issued two assignments to the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), which will be the starting point for the work to develop a robust and effective broadband communications system for public-safety users.

Ericsson joined UNIFE, an industry association that represents European train builders and rail equipment suppliers. By joining UNIFE, Ericsson said it strengthens its commitment to developing critical network capabilities for the rail industry.

To maintain production and worker safety, industries in hazardous environments depend on reliable, organizationwide communications. EP Petroecuador is the national oil and gas company of Ecuador, specializing in the refining, storage, transport and sale of petroleum derivatives, both domestically and internationally. The company’s operations are of critical importance to the country, as oil and gas form a significant piece of the Ecuadorian economy.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced it is seeking new technologies for first responders. Industry, academia, laboratories and the innovation community are invited to submit proposals related to four technology categories through the new Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) solicitation (BAA 18-02 Call 0002) until July 22.

The FCC plans to address the issue of 9-1-1 indoor location accuracy requirements at its July open meeting.

Earlier this month, CTIA and representatives from the nationwide wireless providers met with FCC officials to discuss adopting an alternative nationwide Z-axis benchmark that will deliver ±3 meter vertical location information for what the carriers said would be far more wireless 9-1-1 calls than can be achieved under the FCC’s existing benchmark.

The Israel – U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation is seeking proposals for collaborative projects to develop advanced technologies for the homeland security mission. The BIRD Homeland Security (HLS) program is a joint initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the Israel Ministry of Public Security (MOPS).