Scott C. Chandler, president of Franklin Court Partners, was elected to Westell Technologies’ board of directors. Chandler will serve as a member of the audit and compensation committees.

Harris named Dana Mehnert president of the company’s $1.9 billion communication systems business, reporting to Harris Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) William M. Brown.

The IJIS Institute created a new blockchain task force that will focus its work on the development of blockchain use cases within the context of public safety, criminal justice and government-sector business processes. A blockchain is a digital, decentralized public ledger of all cryptocurrency transactions.

ATIS and US Ignite launched a joint initiative to give cities the ability to enhance their smart cities' data-sharing capabilities. This new initiative is bringing city thought leaders and industry together to create a blueprint for the secure and interoperable exchange of data beyond city operational boundaries.

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) joined Americans for Free Trade, a new, nationwide coalition that will raise awareness about the harmful impacts of tariffs on American businesses, workers and consumers.

A First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) executive offered details on the FirstNet uplift request features of the local control portal available to FirstNet subscribers. The uplift request tool offers local public-safety officials the ability to uplift a device’s priority level during emergencies or incidents.

Sammy Loitto was appointed senior vice president, sales for Bittium. Previously he was responsible for sales and business development activities at Bittium.

The American Petroleum Institute (API) filed ex parte comments urging the FCC to continue with Commercial Band Radio Service (CBRS) rules that allow small tracts for licenses.

A Florida administrative law judge (ALJ) recommended that the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) dismiss a protest from Harris over the award of a contract for a new statewide Project 25 (P25) network to Motorola Solutions. ALJ J. Bruce Culpepper additionally recommended that the department award the contract to Motorola.

Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris called on the FCC, Verizon, Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile to guarantee service to first responders during emergencies and clarify policies regarding unlimited data plans.