Monthly Archives: August 2011

Reading, Writing, and Real-Time Video: The Explosion of Digital Video Surveillance Systems in Public Schools

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Wireless Woman

As the kiddos prepare to head back to school, and thoughts turn to hallways and homework, a quiet revolution is taking place in America’s public schools in the area of digital video technology used in surveillance systems.  One example: Almost … Continue reading →

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The Narrowbanding Deadline is Growing Near!

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Wireless Woman

Okay, folks, here’s my latest rant. It’s time some of you got your head out of your you-know-what and got serious about narrowbanding! We’re less than 18 months away from the FCC’s January 1, 2013 deadline for its rule mandating … Continue reading →

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What the Google/Motorola Deal Means for BearCom and Our Customers

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Wireless Woman

The blockbuster news in the wireless communications/telecom world this week is, of course, Google’s proposed $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility, the cell phone and cable television manufacturer. This deal has no direct immediate bearing on us here at BearCom, … Continue reading →

Posted in BearCom, Cell Phones, Convergence, Digital, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Google, Government, Innovation, MOTOTRBO, Motorola, Public Safety, Smartphones, Two-Way Radios, Walkie-Talkies, Wireless | Leave a comment

How I Saved the Day (Again) for Retailers

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Wireless Woman

We at BearCom have just unveiled the second in our series of animated videos—entitled “The Adventures of Wireless Woman”—to help engage, educate, and entertain our customers, prospects, and the wireless communications technology industry as a whole. The videos feature yours … Continue reading →

Posted in BearCom, Grocery, Motorola, Narrowbanding, Retail, Two-Way Radios, Walkie-Talkies, Wireless | Leave a comment

9/11 Anniversary Highlights Continued Need for Wireless Communications Interoperability Strategy and Planning

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Wireless Woman

As we rapidly approach the tenth anniversary of the horrific terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, we now know that the lack of interoperability of the public wireless communications systems in New York City contributed to the loss of life … Continue reading →

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