Emerging Technology


Emerging Technology – January 2023

POWER Nuclear Multi-Layer Thermionic Avalanche Cell Generator Langley Research Center have developed the (NTAC) Nuclear Multi-Layer Thermionic Avalanche Cell. The Cell can be made using existing semiconductor technology and can produce for small to large power needs from Kilowatts to Megawatts. NASA is actively seeking licensees to commercialize this technology. […]


Vision FirstNet Users Summit

September 19-22, 2022 SouthPoint Hotel Casino & Spa Las Vegas, NV The Vision 2022 Summit is a FirstNet users conference with a mission to ensure every organization and person involved in safety, security, emergency and crisis response has the tools, technology, and knowledge that they need to keep themselves and […]


CISA Releases NG911 Self-Assesment Tool

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is pleased to announce the release of the Next Generation 911 (NG911) Self-Assessment Tool. The NG911 Self-Assessment Tool was developed by the SAFECOM and the National Council of Statewide Interoperability Coordinators (NCSWIC) NG911 working Group, with support from CISA and the National 911 […]


Emerging Technology News – April 2019

Prepared by Jim Coates Drones used for Public Safety operations provide overhead views after Tornado. https://www.ecnmag.com/news/2019/03/eyes-sky-heat-seeking-drones-used-after-tornado MOTOROLA releases its Mototrbo line of CBRS Spectrum to provide communications to be used for critical infrastructure and campus facilities. https://www.rrmediagroup.com/News/NewsDetails/newsID/18067 https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190318005563/en/ https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/broadband-division/35-ghz-band/35-ghz-band-citizens-broadband-radio EMP Electromagnetic Pulses– WASHINGTON – President Donald J. Trump signed the […]


Emerging Technology News – June 2018

New Emerging Technology news was delivered at the June Monthly meeting in Roseville on Thursday, June 14, brought to you by Jim Coates. Highlights in this issue include a local appointee to the State 9-1-1 advisory board, Surveillance, comms during a lava flow, autonomous driving debacle, 4.9 GHz, Space-X, flying […]


Talley 2018 CONNECT Event

NAPCO is thrilled to be participating in Talley’s 2018 CONNECT event for our industry customers.  CONNECT, Talley’s annual wireless event, will be taking place at  their Sacramento facility on Thursday, May 17th.  This event will bring leading manufacturers together to exhibit and provide the latest technologies and solutions for carriers, […]


Emerging Technology Forum

APCO’s Emerging Technology Forum is a two-day event created to meet the needs of public safety communications professionals who want an overview of the technologies that are on the horizon.  The landscape of public safety communications is ever-changing and the Tech Forum will get you up to speed on what you need […]