Managing a network for a public-sector agency, especially one focused on public safety, is a challenging task. The services provided by these agencies are crucial for law enforcement, and budgets are closely monitored by the community. In emergency situations, every minute counts. With the increasing reliance of police departments on Internet connectivity for… Read More…
Cellular communication has revolutionized the way we communicate in disaster relief and management situations. This technology offers many benefits, including real-time communication, quick response, and easy accessibility. However, there are also some challenges that need to be addressed to… Read More…
The Federal government, as part of its broader connectivity initiatives, has earmarked $3 billion for tribal communities to improve their broadband infrastructure through the Tribal Connectivity Program, which is administered via the NTIA. The NTIA received over 300 grant applications before the application deadline passed in September 2021. Applications are being… Read More…
A leading manufacturer of perimeter wildfire detection systems has created a solution that detects and reports wildfires to local authorities and area residents to protect homes, property, and people. This solution can save thousands of lives while allowing individuals… Read More…
Local government is a 24/7 enterprise. Constantly changing dynamics and daily emergencies have always pressured city governments to be agile and cost-efficient. In the digital age, citizens expect cities to respond to their needs and mandates quicker than before, and they want to access city services conveniently — whenever and wherever. Of course, citizens also still expect cities to make the most of their tax dollars… Read More…
Regardless of industry or location, every business needs to strategically and proactively plan for network failover. When connectivity goes down, Point-of-Sale (POS) services, business operations, profits, and even customer satisfaction suffer… Read More…
With so many residents and businesses within city limits, Durham city hall is an incredibly busy organization. With a single building – located at 101 City Hall Plaza – serving all the needs of city residents and businesses, wait times could be long and it could be difficult for residents to make their… Read More…
The safety and security of students is of the utmost importance to parents, educators, and administrators – but oftentimes the gaps in safety protocol aren’t apparent until there’s an actual emergency taking place. Whether it’s ensuring seamless, reliable connectivity during emergency… Read more…
In 1997 Wi-Fi was invented and released to consumers, forever changing the landscape of professional and personal computing. By enabling device mobility and IoT applications, we’ve gone from being “tethered” to our desks, to being able to work from anywhere, at any time. Over 20 years later, Wi-Fi 6 was introduced in 2019 and has been used to support a host of applications… Read more…
Many sheriff’s offices rely on Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) to deploy their resources across a wide geographic range. When calls come into 9-1-1, they often enter a CAD system, which can be integrated with automated vehicle location (AVL) for quicker response times. In order for… Read more…
