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Health-tracking smart lenses featured at MWC 2025

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Applications

BK Technologies creates solutions unit, with offerings under the BK ONE name

BK Technologies creates solutions unit, with offerings under the BK ONE name

BK Technologies announces its new Solutions business unit, which will include its software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings, as well as software applications and some hardware that will be made available to the market under the BK ONE brand name.

Mar 7, 2025
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Legislation
Bipartisan Senate legislation would reclassify 911 personnel, require new FCC reporting
Bipartisan Senate legislation would reclassify 911 personnel, require new FCC reporting

Mar 4, 2025

Critical Infrastructure
Here are some things you can find in the IWCE 2025 exhibit hall
Here are some things you can find in the IWCE 2025 exhibit hall

Mar 7, 2025

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Broadband
T-Mobile defines 5G-Advanced – and will launch it soon
T-Mobile defines 5G-Advanced – and will launch it soon
Mar 9, 2025
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2 Min Read
byMike Dano / Light Reading
Broadband
MWC visitor numbers are up again, but the industry is decaying
MWC visitor numbers are up again, but the industry is decaying
Mar 7, 2025
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2 Min Read
by Iain Morris / Light Reading
Critical Infrastructure
Here are some things you can find in the IWCE 2025 exhibit hall
Here are some things you can find in the IWCE 2025 exhibit hall
Mar 7, 2025
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1 Min Read
Critical Infrastructure
Here’s what you will find in the IWCE 2025 exhibit hall
Here’s what you will find in the IWCE 2025 exhibit hall
Mar 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
Public Safety
Verizon Frontline: Jason Mitchell previews company's presence in IWCE 2025 exhibit hall, conference
Verizon Frontline: Jason Mitchell previews company's presence in IWCE 2025 exhibit hall, conference
Mar 4, 2025
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byDonny Jackson, Editor
Regulations
GSMA's head of spectrum warns sharing upper 6GHz with Wi-Fi won't work
GSMA's head of spectrum warns sharing upper 6GHz with Wi-Fi won't work
Mar 4, 2025
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byTereza Krasova, Light Reading
Satellite Direct to Device
T-Mobile's satellite messaging put to the test: Here are the results
T-Mobile's satellite messaging put to the test: Here are the results
Feb 27, 2025
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byMike Dano / Light Reading
Public Safety
T-Mobile formally launches T-Priority for first responders, powered by 5G network-slicing technology
T-Mobile formally launches T-Priority for first responders, powered by 5G network-slicing technology
Feb 25, 2025
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byDonny Jackson, Editor
Power
Transformer supply bottleneck threatens power system stability as load grows
Transformer supply bottleneck threatens power system stability as load grows
Feb 22, 2025
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byHerman K. Trabish, Utility Dive
Devices
Apple abandons Qualcomm chip in new iPhone 16e
Apple abandons Qualcomm chip in new iPhone 16e
Feb 22, 2025
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byKelsey Kusterer Ziser, Light Reading
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Commentary

Critical Infrastructure
Here are some things you can find in the IWCE 2025 exhibit hall
Mar 7, 2025
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Critical Infrastructure
Here’s what you will find in the IWCE 2025 exhibit hall
Mar 6, 2025
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Critical Infrastructure
Consider putting this survey on your to-do list--and get the results at IWCE 2025
Feb 21, 2025
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Public Safety
Getting ready for IWCE 2025? Check out this conference overview
Feb 13, 2025
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911
How is NG911 progressing?
Feb 11, 2025
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FirstNet in 2024: A year of growth, innovation and bold plans for the future
Dec 23, 2024
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AI & Analytics
Google, NLC issue AI guide for city leaders

The National League of Cities and Google announced on Wednesday a report on how local governments can leverage artificial intelligence-driven technologies — and mitigate the risks they present.

Nov 17, 2024
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Tracking, Monitoring & ControlWith new leadership, NextNav and Anterix boast of 900MHz momentum
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IoTHow ambient IoT and generative AI can make products talk
Nov 16, 2024
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Critical InfrastructureTrump 2.0 may mean fewer cybersecurity regs, shift in threats
Nov 16, 2024
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Operations

Broadband
T-Mobile defines 5G-Advanced – and will launch it soon
T-Mobile defines 5G-Advanced – and will launch it soon

Mar 9, 2025

Power
Avista, PG&E, Ameren AI demonstrations show great potential – but are other utilities ready?
Avista, PG&E, Ameren AI demonstrations show great potential – but are other utilities ready?

Mar 9, 2025

Critical Infrastructure
Here are some things you can find in the IWCE 2025 exhibit hall
Here are some things you can find in the IWCE 2025 exhibit hall

Mar 7, 2025

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Policy

Broadband
T-Mobile defines 5G-Advanced – and will launch it soon
T-Mobile defines 5G-Advanced – and will launch it soon

Mar 9, 2025

Devices
Quantum industry at inflection point: Q&A
Quantum industry at inflection point: Q&A

Mar 6, 2025

Regulations
Baicells, Quectel pledge to fight US government's new warning
Baicells, Quectel pledge to fight US government's new warning

Mar 6, 2025

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System Design

Broadband
T-Mobile defines 5G-Advanced – and will launch it soon
T-Mobile defines 5G-Advanced – and will launch it soon

Mar 9, 2025

Applications
BK Technologies creates solutions unit, with offerings under the BK ONE name
BK Technologies creates solutions unit, with offerings under the BK ONE name

Mar 7, 2025

Cybersecurity
China's Silk Typhoon APT shifts to IT supply-chain attacks
China's Silk Typhoon APT shifts to IT supply-chain attacks

Mar 6, 2025

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Health-tracking smart lenses featured at MWC 2025
Health-tracking smart lenses featured at MWC 2025

Mar 9, 2025

Power
Avista, PG&E, Ameren AI demonstrations show great potential – but are other utilities ready?
Avista, PG&E, Ameren AI demonstrations show great potential – but are other utilities ready?

Mar 9, 2025

Broadband
MWC visitor numbers are up again, but the industry is decaying
MWC visitor numbers are up again, but the industry is decaying

Mar 7, 2025

Critical Infrastructure
Here are some things you can find in the IWCE 2025 exhibit hall
Here are some things you can find in the IWCE 2025 exhibit hall

Mar 7, 2025

Videos

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Motorola Solutions: Jeff Sausman, Jim Wolfinbarger demo VESTA NXT call-handling solutionMotorola Solutions: Jeff Sausman, Jim Wolfinbarger demo VESTA NXT call-handling solution
byDonny Jackson
Sep 10, 2024
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JVCKENWOOD: Lori Kowal showcases upcoming multiband, multiprotocol mobile radioJVCKENWOOD: Lori Kowal showcases upcoming multiband, multiprotocol mobile radio
byDonny Jackson
Sep 8, 2024
4 Min View
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CentralSquare: Amanda Hamilton showcases CAD-to-CAD sharing via Unify platformCentralSquare: Amanda Hamilton showcases CAD-to-CAD sharing via Unify platform
byDonny Jackson
Sep 4, 2024
4 Min View
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JVCKENWOOD: Linda Trine outlines StarGate console's features, coming capabilitiesJVCKENWOOD: Linda Trine outlines StarGate console's features, coming capabilities
byDonny Jackson
Sep 2, 2024
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Tait, TE Connectivity: Daniel Draughn, Matthew Johnson explain how Tait R5 delivers command-and-control info to vehiclesTait, TE Connectivity: Daniel Draughn, Matthew Johnson explain how Tait R5 delivers command-and-control info to vehicles
byDonny Jackson
Sep 2, 2024
12 Min View
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Tyler Technologies: Josh Marquardt highlights features of configurable CAD systemTyler Technologies: Josh Marquardt highlights features of configurable CAD system
byDonny Jackson
Aug 27, 2024
4 Min View
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Motorola Solutions: Jim Wolfinbarger, Anna Davalos show new offering delivering CAD info to officersMotorola Solutions: Jim Wolfinbarger, Anna Davalos show new offering delivering CAD info to officers
byDonny Jackson
Aug 25, 2024
6 Min View
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Rescue 42: Tim O'Connell displays module enabling deployable GEO, LEO satellite backhaulRescue 42: Tim O'Connell displays module enabling deployable GEO, LEO satellite backhaul
byDonny Jackson
Aug 25, 2024
5 Min View
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Comtech: Jamie Hart showcases analytics offering to help 911 centers measure performanceComtech: Jamie Hart showcases analytics offering to help 911 centers measure performance
byDonny Jackson
Aug 19, 2024
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CompassCom: John Gallagher talks about company's role in BK Technologies' LocateONE offeringCompassCom: John Gallagher talks about company's role in BK Technologies' LocateONE offering
byDonny Jackson
Aug 19, 2024
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JPS: Roman Kaluta highlights expanded functionality of Z-Series Controller to support interoperabilityJPS: Roman Kaluta highlights expanded functionality of Z-Series Controller to support interoperability
byDonny Jackson
Aug 19, 2024
7 Min View
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CentralSquare: Kevin Wattenbarger explains how company's 911 solutions help address challengesCentralSquare: Kevin Wattenbarger explains how company's 911 solutions help address challenges
byDonny Jackson
Aug 15, 2024
6 Min View