Brenda Marie Rivers
AT&T has developed updates and new offerings to support the First Responder Network Authority’s emergency response operations.
Stacy Schwartz, vice president for AT&T's public safety and FirstNet division, wrote in a post published Thursday that the company has been working on new tools that can help users “take advantage of the specialized FirstNet experience.â€
AT&T developed the FirstNet Single Sign-On tool, which simplifies authentication processes for first responders who need quick access to interfaces during a critical event.
The company is also making further updates to the Satellite Cell on Light Trucks system, which is a part of 72 deployable network capabilities that provide 24/7 connectivity and encrypted communications to subscribers.
Other developments include the FirstNet Assist mobile customer service platform for lower-priority operations and public safety support, and updates to the Local Control Portal’s Network Status Map to cover data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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In addition, developers can take advantage of AT&T's new FirstNet Single Sign-On software development kit and FirstNet App Priority application programming interface to build on existing platforms and interfaces.
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Over 90 devices are currently certified to operate on FirstNet’s network, with more than 50 mobile apps included in the FirstNet App Catalog.
