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Five Eyes Partners Agree to Formalize Cooperation on Export Control Enforcement

Today, in a collaborative endeavor to enhance global security, the United States joins its Five Eye partners – Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom – in committing to formally coordinate on export control enforcement.

By Commerce Newswire Report | Jul 2, 2023

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9-1-1 Exec Renee Gordon Named Vice Chair of FirstNet Authority Board

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) announced today that Renee Gordon has been named Vice Chair of the FirstNet Authority Board, effective immediately. A recognized leader in the 9-1-1 community, Gordon is the Director of the Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the City of Alexandria (Va.)

BIS Adds 43 entities under 50 entries to the Entity List in Response to Human Rights Abuses, Contributions to Ballistic Missile Programs, and Training People’s Liberation Army Pilots on Western Aircraft

Today, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is adding 43 entities under 50 entries to the Entity List, further protecting U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.

Guidance to Industry on Iran’s UAV-Related Activities

Iran’s procurement, development, and proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is an increasing threat to international peace and security.

Bis Issues Temporary Denial Order In Support Of Strike Force Case Against Defense Conglomerate Allegedly Providing Support To Russian Intelligence Services

Today, Matthew S. Axelrod, Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement at the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

Essential guide to public safety “don’t miss” sessions to boost your agency’s communications

By Commerce Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023

Get ready to experience 5x5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit. Join us in San Diego, June 28-30, for a three-day event hosted by FirstNet Authority and NIST PSCR.

Tennessee leads nation in statewide adoption of FirstNet for 9-1-1

By Commerce Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023

Tennessee is upgrading its 9-1-1 network and leading the nation by instituting FirstNet as backup for every primary public safety answering point or PSAP.

Top 5 at 5x5: Unleashing industry’s power of collaboration and innovation

By Commerce Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023

Are you ready to unlock the power of innovation and collaboration? Look no further than the highly anticipated 5x5:

FirstNet Authority Board member serves her community, advocates for territories

By Commerce Newswire Report | May 28, 2023

Alexandra Fernández Navarro is an Associate Member of the Puerto Rico Public Service Regulatory Board, with an extensive career in public service and telecommunications.

FirstNet keeps pace with BOLDERBoulder road race

Every Memorial Day, tens of thousands of runners and supporters gather in Boulder, Colorado, for one of the largest 10-kilometer road races in the world.

Commerce Expands and Aligns Restrictions with Allies and Partners and Adds 71 Entities to Entity List in Latest Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Today, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released two rules that continue efforts to impose powerful and coordinated restrictions on Russia for its ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine by expanding controls to additional items in alignment with international partners and allies, and adding 71 entities to the Entity List, primarily for supporting Russia’s military and defense sectors.

Bis Imposes $283,500 Penalty Against Regal Beloit, Resolving 84 Alleged Violations Of The Antiboycott Regulations

Today, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) imposed a civil penalty of $283,500 against Regal Beloit FZE (Dubai) (Regal Dubai), a controlled-in-fact foreign subsidiary of Regal Beloit America, Inc.

Bis Takes Action Against Companies And Individuals For Attempting To Divert Electronics And Aircraft Parts To Russia

Today, Matthew S. Axelrod, Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement at the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), issued a Temporary Denial Order (TDO)

FirstNet Authority Board member Renee Gordon examines the intersection of FirstNet and 9-1-1

By Commerce Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023

9-1-1 serves at the nexus of public safety communications—which is why the 9-1-1 community has always been important to our work at the FirstNet Authority.

When law enforcement needs help—elevating extended primary users on FirstNet

By Commerce Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023

Law enforcement officers are among the most important users of the FirstNet network, along with other public safety agencies like EMS, fire services, 9-1-1, and emergency management.

FirstNet Authority Board member Renee Gordon examines the intersection of FirstNet and 9-1-1

A prominent leader in the 9-1-1 community—Renee Gordon, Director of the Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the City of Alexandria, Virginia—recently joined the FirstNet Authority Board.

Celebrating the dedication of our first responders

Every day, first responders across the country answer the call to protect and serve their communities.

Integrating broadband into tribal public safety planning, preparedness

Tribal groups in the Pacific Northwest are taking steps to prepare for the “big one” – a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake that could cause tsunamis, landslides, and volcanic eruptions.

Microsoft To Pay Over $3.3m In Total Combined Civil Penalties To Bis And Ofac To Resolve Alleged And Apparent Violations Of U.s. Export Controls And Sanctions