Motorola Solutions announced that the APX NEXT XN P25 smart radio and XVN500 remote speaker microphone (RSM) meet the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1802 standard, the most stringent in the fire industry for use in hazard zones and conditions.

The?Wireless Broadband Alliance?(WBA) announced publication of “Rural Wi-Fi Connectivity: Challenges, Use Cases and Case Studies,” a report that demonstrates why Wi-Fi is the most economical and effective technology for bridging the digital divide in small towns, remote communities?and other sparsely populated areas, utilizing the best available backhaul solution. 

As the critical communications industry continues to face challenges with the reliability and security of traditional networks, it is essential that critical communication networks transition towards technologies that combat the demand for a new generation of communications that are secure, resilient, reliable, and easy to use.

Mission Critical Partners (MCP) announced the completion of a project to implement a new public safety-grade land mobile radio (LMR) system for emergency-response agencies in Story County, Iowa.

The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced that the organization has surpassed 10,000 trade certifications issued to workers in the communications infrastructure industry.

The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau granted the first batch of new, flexible-use, county-based overlay wireless licenses made available in the 2.5 GHz auction, Auction 108 on December 1, 2022. 

A significant gap in broadband access remains between U.S. urban and rural populations, according to the FCC. The importance of closing the gap was highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has required many Americans to work, learn and socialize from home.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) in Charlotte, North Carolina has chosen Federal Engineering, Inc. (FE) to serve as the Department’s Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) consultant to conduct an assessment and develop recommendations for improving operational efficiency and preparing CMPD for future RTCC technologies as they emerge.

Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP (WBK) announced that K. Dane Snowden has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor in the Washington, DC, office.

Oracle announced Oracle Public Safety Services, a new technology platform for law enforcement and first responders. The platform provides a unified hardware and software suite that is designed to remove data silos, eliminate manual busy work, and empower first responders with real-time information and situational awareness to help them make more objective decisions when every second counts.