Posts by Emory Day
3 tips for minimizing distractions (and accidents) on Chicago roads
Take a drive around the Chicago metro area during business hours, and chances are you’ll see many fleet vehicles on the road. New data suggests that distracted driving may be worse than initially thought, especially in urban areas with increased traffic congestion. Read More
Read MoreMorgan O’Brien reflects on dismissed bid for nationwide FirstNet contract, potential for public safety
Need for FirstNet Greater Than Ever, First Responders Say
Former Nextel execs have ‘high expectations’ for new push-to-talk service in Philadelphia
Remember Nextel? The wireless network and its push-to-talk service, popular with business clients who need direct communication with workers, was shut down in 2013 following a 2005 merger with Sprint and subsequent spin-off as Sprint Direct Connect. Things were never the same for William Hartig following the change. Read More
Read MoreDispatchPLUS: Not Your Grandfather’s Walkie Talkie
Thirty years ago, NEXTEL developed a national “Push-to Talk” mobile network with more than 20 million subscribers, and a subsequent merger with Sprint. Flash forward and pdvWIRELESS, a leader in mobile workforce communications and location-based solutions that increase the productivity of field-based workers and the efficiency of dispatch and call center operations, has developed a…
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