Emergencyservices

12.28.18

Services

911 mobile services are gradually returning after CenturyLink outage

The FCC is investigating the situation, which impacted emergency calls in several states.

By K. Holt, 12.28.18

03.28.18

Baltimore’s 911 dispatch system was hacked last weekend

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Security

Baltimore’s 911 dispatch system was hacked last weekend

Another example of crucial infrastructure with vulnerable security.

By D. Lumb, 03.28.18

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09.21.17

UK lifeboat crew tests drones as search and rescue helpers

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Cameras

UK lifeboat crew tests drones as search and rescue helpers

It's thought to be a world first.

By N. Summers, 09.21.17

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07.19.17

Apple could let you discreetly call 911 with your fingerprint

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Mobile

Apple could let you discreetly call 911 with your fingerprint

An Apple patent describes tech that lets you 'invisibly' call the police.

By R. England, 07.19.17

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06.16.17

Three fined £1.9 million for weak 999 call handling system

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Mobile

Three fined £1.9 million for weak 999 call handling system

Ofcom discovered "Three's emergency call service was vulnerable to a single point of failure."

By J. Rigg, 06.16.17

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04.05.17

Waze's traffic data could help emergency services save lives

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Transportation

Waze's traffic data could help emergency services save lives

It's teamed up with Europe's Emergency Number Association to help it detect and respond to incidents in real-time.

By M. Brian, 04.05.17

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08.27.14

Hail nearby medics with the GoodSAM smartphone app

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Services

Hail nearby medics with the GoodSAM smartphone app

In a serious medical emergency, action in the first few minutes can be key to a positive outcome....

By J. Rigg, 08.27.14

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03.12.13

France investigates Skype after it doesn't register as a telecom provider (update: Skype response)

You can't completely pigeonhole Skype when it serves both as a partial substitute for traditional...

By J. Fingas, 03.12.13

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08.30.12

Japan considers using social networks in disaster situations

Emergency services are embracing technology as new ways to investigate, send alerts and receive rep...

By J. Rigg, 08.30.12

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08.11.12

SPOT Connect helps your iPhone rescue you via satellite

Cellphones are pretty good for calling 911, or letting your family know where you are, but if you...

By Mel Martin, 08.11.12

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Emergencyservices

911 mobile services are gradually returning after CenturyLink outage

Baltimore’s 911 dispatch system was hacked last weekend

UK lifeboat crew tests drones as search and rescue helpers

Apple could let you discreetly call 911 with your fingerprint

Three fined £1.9 million for weak 999 call handling system

Waze's traffic data could help emergency services save lives

Hail nearby medics with the GoodSAM smartphone app

France investigates Skype after it doesn't register as a telecom provider (update: Skype response)

Japan considers using social networks in disaster situations

SPOT Connect helps your iPhone rescue you via satellite

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