CCMENA 2018: Exploring The State of Hybrid TETRA and LTE Devices

CCMENA 2018: Exploring The State of Hybrid TETRA and LTE Devices

Combining TETRA and LTE into devices used for mission-critical operations is an important step forward. Critical Communications Middle East and North Africa features important opportunities to hear directly from the experts in government and industry who are establishing the state-of-the-art. 

Qualcomm Takes Next Step Towards 5G Smartphone, The Public Safety Impact

Qualcomm Takes Next Step Towards 5G Smartphone, The Public Safety Impact

While the first 5G deployments are aimed at tackling fixed wireless connectivity to residences, the long game is with the smartphone. To that end, Qualcomm just launched a set of essential radio frontend modules that enable faster 5G smartphone time-to-market. What does this mean for mission-critical communications?

Mission-Critical: The Role of Commercial Mobile Network Operators

Mission-Critical: The Role of Commercial Mobile Network Operators

Making mission-critical mobile broadband networks a reality is a daunting challenge. Technically, financially and politically, the issues surrounding creation of ubiquitous national public safety data networks mean government agencies must think differently. This white paper reflects my views on why the MNO is an essential partner to these agencies.

MCT 2018 Recap: A Holistic Approach to Mission-Critical Tech

MCT 2018 Recap: A Holistic Approach to Mission-Critical Tech

Mission Critical Technologies 2018 launched its inaugural edition at ExCel Centre during London Tech Week. Where many industry events center around a narrow set of communications topics, MCT 2018 embraced a holistic approach that cut across the compelling emerging technologies of the day.

Mission Critical Technologies 2018

Mission Critical Technologies 2018

With the pace of technology change quickening, government officials entrusted with responsibility for public safety operations must navigate uncharted waters.  KNect365's inaugural Mission Critical Technologies (MCT) conference and exhibition provides a rare opportunity to hear from public safety innovators and practitioners alike. This is our take on why the event is a must-do opportunity on the 2018 event calendar.

CCW2018: Control Rooms in an IP Data Network Era

CCW2018: Control Rooms in an IP Data Network Era

Control rooms serve a vital role in the central nervous system behind every public safety agency's operation. Technology serving the control room function is evolving at a rapid pace, but what does this mean for control room staff and the field they support? Here is my take on what Critical Communications World 2018 offers for attendees shaping the future of the control room.

Exploring Private LTE Networks at CCW 2018

Exploring Private LTE Networks at CCW 2018

What do airports, mines and oil platforms have in common? Private LTE networks are now emerging as important communications platforms for these challenging environments. Critical Communications World features a variety of exhibits and sessions that shed light on the future of industrial communication. Here is a rundown of what attendees can expect.

How Mobile Operators Benefit from CCW 2018

How Mobile Operators Benefit from CCW 2018

Mobile network operators around the globe have an opportunity to go beyond consumer-grade services as more nations seek LTE-based mobile broadband critical communications services. But first, these operators must understand the end user. Here is my take on how Critical Communications World 2018 can help an operator get a handle on the needs of this unique customer base.