Technology Deployments, MCX Ecosystem
Ken Rehbehn
Samsung Networks & Etherstack Trial 3GPP ...

Samsung Networks and Etherstack are trialing the Mission Critical Push-to-X (MCPTX) solution in Australia. A first for the region, the trial includes the incorporation of Etherstack standards-based P25 Interworking Function.

Samsung Networks & Etherstack Trial 3GPP MCX in Australia
Global Trends, MCX Ecosystem
Ken Rehbehn
Starting Gun Sounded for 3GPP MC-PTT ...

The GCF and TCCA efforts to create a foundation for 3GPP MC-PTT conformance testing have borne fruit, and test laboratories can now begin issuing conformance marks. This progress is an essential driver for economy-of-scale and broad interoperability. But the impact may vary depending on national priorities.

Starting Gun Sounded for 3GPP MC-PTT Conformance Testing
Told In Their Own Words, Product Dynamics
Ken Rehbehn
Told in Their Own Words:Air Support Operating ...

In this live demonstration of DFR support, Aerodome highlights its integrations with remote Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) robotic docks, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), and airspace monitoring systems that include ADSB and radar.

Told in Their Own Words:Air Support Operating System from Aerodome
Told In Their Own Words, Product Dynamics
Ken Rehbehn
Told in Their Own Words: Silvanet Wildfire ...

Dryad Networks focuses on early fire detection through distributed sensors mounted in forests. Clever design choices, including solar, supercapacitors, LoRaWAN, and up-link flexibility, make it a solid complement to infrared cameras and satellite systems for next-generation rapid wildland fire observation.

Told in Their Own Words: Silvanet Wildfire Sensor Mesh from Dryad Networks
Told In Their Own Words, Product Dynamics
Ken Rehbehn
Told in Their Own Words: Mesh Radio ...

Because mesh radio deployments create dynamic self-forming networks, providing field users the ability to control and monitor the communications environment becomes essential. TrellisWare's demonstration illustrates the rich ATAK user interface enabled with ATAK's extensible plugin architecture.

Told in Their Own Words: Mesh Radio Configuration & Monitoring in TAK from TrellisWare

Public Safety

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Told in Their Own Words:Air Support Operating System from Aerodome

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Told in Their Own Words:Air Support Operating System from Aerodome

In this live demonstration of DFR support, Aerodome highlights its integrations with remote Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) robotic docks, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), and airspace monitoring systems that include ADSB and radar.

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Told in Their Own Words: GPS-Deprived Location from SYSNAV

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Told in Their Own Words: GPS-Deprived Location from SYSNAV

SYSNAV, a French-based location specialist with experience supporting complex logistics tracking, won 4th place in Phase 4 of the First Responder Smart Tracking Challenge challenge. During my visit at 5X5, I attached the Personal Location Device to my leg and took it for a spin.

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Told in Their Own Words: Turnkey Drone-in-a-Box Solution from Nokia

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Told in Their Own Words: Turnkey Drone-in-a-Box Solution from Nokia

At #CCW2023, Nokia showcased its new BVLOS drone solution, including an LTE/5G connected drone vehicle and a connected launch enclosure. In the demonstration, Nokia shows how the central control room can launch, fly, and recover the drone.

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Told in Their Own Words: Band 68 Ecosystem Progress from Ericsson, CROSSCALL, Qualcomm, & STREAMWIDE

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Told in Their Own Words: Band 68 Ecosystem Progress from Ericsson, CROSSCALL, Qualcomm, & STREAMWIDE

The progress in building a Band 68 ecosystem was highlighted at the Ericsson, and Nokia stands at Critical Communications World 2023. At its stand, Ericsson showed the elements of the Ericsson radio ecosystem supporting Band 68 and the CROSSCALL CORE-Z5 handset, the Qualcomm QCM6490, and the STREAMWIDE Mission Critical Services core network server support.

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Told in Their Own Words: Incident Command Advancements from Stamford Fire Department

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Told in Their Own Words: Incident Command Advancements from Stamford Fire Department

Stamford Fire Department undertook a strategic re-thinking of field incident command tools and practice. At FDIC 2023, Stamford Fire Department showed the results of its efforts with a new vehicle configuration that boosts crew safety while providing a powerful platform for digital incident command.

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Told in Their Own Words: SCBA In-Mask Bluetooth Mic Voice Amplifier from L3Harris

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Told in Their Own Words: SCBA In-Mask Bluetooth Mic Voice Amplifier from L3Harris

The latest generation of facemasks from MSA and 3M Scott reduce the problem of voice amplification by relaying the mask user's voice over a Bluetooth connection to the user's portable radio. L3Harris showed how it supports the capability.

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Told in Their Own Words: 4G/5G Drone as First Responder from DroneSense

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Told in Their Own Words: 4G/5G Drone as First Responder from DroneSense

In the Darley stand at FDIC 2023, DroneSense showed its growing portfolio of public safety tools that manage drone flight and link drone feeds to operational teams. The company announced coming support for drone-mounted 4G/5G control system enabling BVLOS flight.