Today’s first responders rely on technology to do their jobs, from rugged laptops in firetrucks and police cars to satellite communication in remote ambulance services. Among those working in the sector, the most important factor in daily communications is reliable network connectivity, according to a new survey from Verizon Frontline. 65% of first responders identified […]
Read MoreKeeping track of high-value assets, equipment, fleet maintenance, and consumables is a time-consuming task that can put a strain on personnel and eat into budgets. However, the alternative is far worse: a lack of knowledge about equipment readiness or the location of critical assets, shortages of in-demand consumables such as PPE, and shrinkage losses. […]
Read MoreThe increasing number of cyber attacks on companies in recent years has fueled a growing interest in cybersecurity, especially for frontline workers. This article highlights the costs of such attacks, potential solutions and how you can equip your employees with the right tools to keep data secure. Cyber attacks are big business for scammers, and […]
Read MoreThe likelihood and occurrence of megafires across the US have increased over the years due to drier conditions, more ignition sources and other factors. As a result, many technological systems and devices have been introduced for detecting and tracking these fires. In the following article fire experts recommend greater accessibility to fire technology, better coordination […]
Both mobile technology and uninterrupted access to situation-critical data are essential to law enforcement effectiveness, but public safety technology is not always delivering what law enforcement needs. A recent report from VDC found that key pain points around public safety technology are a lack of visibility into critical data and incident reporting systems, as well […]
Read MoreAs wildfires raged across the West last summer, firefighters tapped into high-tech tools to fight the blazes. More than 30 drone pilots, for example, guided UAVs into areas in Washington, Oregon, and California that were too dangerous for humans. The images — transmitted back to mobile devices — provided data to help track fires and […]
Read MoreOn a typical day, law enforcement officers use mobile devices more than any other tool. This trend is expected to continue as agencies maintain a distributed workforce. As agencies evolve practices and procedures for these workforces in the weeks, months and years ahead, one thing is clear: advanced police technology and connectivity will shape their […]
Read MoreToday’s workforce and the way we accomplish our work is evolving faster than ever before thanks to the rapid pace of digital innovation. That’s why Panasonic is evolving with mobile workers and field service technicians who face new challenges every day. To make work better for them, we’re introducing the TOUGHBOOK 55 with a customer-driven […]