» Canadians wait for U.S. on public safety network
Canadian public safety agencies hoping the U.S. budget fight doesn't kill a plan to create a national wireless network for first responders. If the Americans don't set aside spectrum in the 700 MHz block for the network, then Canadian plans to create a mirror service will likely die.

» Harris Corporation Opens World's Most Advanced Manufacturing Center for Tactical and Public Safety Radio Systems
MELBOURNE, Fla. and ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlights: Represents most advanced and fully integrated factory for producing radios, secure encryption modules and related assured communication products.Lowers costs and speeds delivery times to customers; encourages...

» Atmel and Redpine Signals Collaborate to Provide Ultra-Low Power 802.11n Wi-Fi Capability for AVR and ARM-Based Microcontrollers
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, and Redpine Signals today announced that system engineers can easily implement 802.11n Wi-Fi to all Atmel AVR® and ARM®-based...

» Cisco: Is the Internet as important as food, water, air, shelter? Some think so
The Internet is just as important as water, food, air and shelter to a third of people with Internet access, according to an international poll by Cisco.

» All Travel Reward Points in One Place: Now on TripIt's iPad App
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TripIt, the leading mobile trip organizer from Concur (Nasdaq CNQR), today announced that reward point tracking is now available on its iPad app for TripIt Pro users. Travelers can easily see how many points they have, when they expire, and...

» Phone System Down - NECA National Office
The phone system is currently down at NECA’s national office — if you need to reach a NECA staffer, please use the contact forms on our website, by clicking on an individual's name, to send an email message. You may also reach individuals by calling their cell phones. For immediate assistance, please contact the NECA help desk by clicking this link >>   

» Comcast Introduces Ambitious and Comprehensive Internet Essentials Broadband Adoption Program to Baltimore Area
BALTIMORE, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast Corporation Executive Vice President David L. Cohen was joined by U.S. Congressman Elijah Cummings, U.S. Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger and Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley, along with local school system officials, city leaders and...

» NECA Member Chairs Board of Directors for National Assn. of Women Business Owners
Evelyn Strange, president of Advanced Electrical Systems Inc., Louisville, Ky., was installed as the national chairwoman of the 2011 National Association of Women Business Owners board of directors in late July.

» SIEM: Dead as claimed?
Security practitioners defend the value of SIEM after elQnetworks declares the technology dead.

» Innovolt Launches Intelligent Electronics Protection Technology
ATLANTA, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovolt, the leader in intelligent electronics protection, today announces that its technology is available for licensing to markets ranging from consumer electronics, medical technology, cable and satellite to HVAC and control systems.  Since...