Cybersecurity: What's your weakest link?
24/03/2017The online arms race has significant implications for those responsible for safeguarding critical infrastructure, as Sam Fenwick discovers
Public safety
Hot pursuit: TETRA for motorcycles
15/02/2017When chasing down criminals or rushing to provide emergency care, motorcycle users need the TETRA radios on their bikes to be safely and properly installed - as the potential consequences from a ...
Body worn video: Witness for the prosecution
15/02/2017Philip Mason looks at how the use of body-worn video is changing operational culture at one of the largest emergency services organisations in the world - London's Metropolitan Police
TCCA defines key points for public safety LTE network rollout decisions
15/02/2017The TCCA has defined the four key areas that governments looking to implement public safety networks based on LTE must consider if they are to achieve a trusted and fit for purpose service for their ...
ESN for control rooms: business as usual?
30/11/2016Philip Mason gives an update on the transition of the UK's emergency services from the Airwave TETRA network to a LTE network provided by EE, with a focus on the implications for control rooms
Critical Communications MENA: Paving the way for mission-critical LTE
30/11/2016This event made it clear that the focus has shifted from TETRA versus LTE to acceptance that mission-critical LTE is coming. But which network models will meet the needs of public safety users ...
TETRA radios for use in explosive risk areas
09/10/2016Our coverage of TETRA devices continues with a look at those that meet the needs of users who have to work in areas where ignition sources of any kind cannot be allowed. Even this requirement is well ...
FirstNet: The American dream
08/10/2016A national network to provide mission-critical broadband has long been a priority of the US PPDR community. TETRA Today follows FirstNet's efforts to make it a reality
Smart cities, smart emergency services?
02/08/2016Sam Fenwick explores the issues surrounding smart cities and IoT from the perspective of public safety. While its use by public safety organisations is still in its infancy, the technology has the ...
CCW 2016: What's the big idea?
10/05/2016This year's Critical Communications World is bigger and better than ever. Melissa Massey previews its key themes, features and sessions
The ICCAs in review: Critical comms, shining stars
15/03/2016The inaugural International Critical Communications Awards (ICCAs) were a night to remember for the company, the food, the beautiful venue, but above all for their celebration of the innovation ...
TETRA-LTE gateways: Best of both worlds
15/03/2016Laurence Doe hears from the key players enabling TETRA users to easily communicate with a wide variety of co-workers and volunteers
Mobile base stations: Speed matters
14/03/2016Despite back-up generators the uncaring elements can knock sites down and serious incidents can occur in places where fixed infrastructure would be too costly to install. Sam Fenwick takes a look at ...
Public safety features for LTE: The story so far
14/03/2016As the final touches are being made to 3GPP Release 13, Erik Guttman, 3GPP TSG SA chairman, shares his perspective on the development of public safety features for LTE
Broad strokes for LTE development
04/02/2016The growing demand for data in critical comms, and its resultant need for broadband capabilities was a major topic for the Public Safety Forum at PMR Expo. Laurence Doe hears from both broadband ...
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