News
Apr 12, 2025
NAB 2025: NASA Funds Mobile ATSC 3.0 Datacasting System to Enhance Wildfire Management and Aircraft Safety
We're excited to be presenting at NAB alongside our partners at Mosaic ATM on our collaborative efforts to develop a NextGen Incident Response Communication System (NIRCS) to improve coordination in emergency response operations by utilizing ATSC 3.0 broadcasting technology.
Nov 1, 2024
Device Solutions Featured at Launch of Calgary's Wave Tech Center for Technological Innovation
This past week, the City of Calgary launched its Wave Tech Centre. During their opening events, Device Solutions and other wireless technology innovators came together to discuss how next-generation technologies that can help us improve the lives of Calgarians and shape the future of smart cities.
May 10, 2024
ATSC 3.0 and Wireless Emergency Alerting – A Great Match
In a major disaster, getting emergency alerts to the public can be a matter of life and death. But if cell towers are damaged or overloaded, how do you get the message out? Our recent white paper for NAB looks at how ATSC 3.0—also known as NEXTGEN TV—could step in as a powerful backup, delivering critical updates straight to mobile devices when it matters most.
Dec 20, 2023
Device Solutions Joins NVISA: A New Chapter for Innovation in Wireless and IoT Technologies
Device Solutions is excited to to announce that we are officially joining the NextGen Video Information Systems Alliance (NVISA). This partnership represents a significant milestone for our company, opening up exciting new opportunities for collaboration and innovation in the rapidly evolving fields of wireless communication and IoT technologies.
Oct 31, 2023
Device Solutions Celebrates Success with Award-Winning Emergency Digital Paging Technology
We're thrilled to announce the outstanding achievements of our Director of Technology Strategy, Tony Sammarco, and our entire team as we celebrate the completion of Phase Two of our Emergency Digital Paging system project. Tony recently showcased our groundbreaking work at the First Responder Showcase, demonstrating our successful contract completion and laying the foundation for our Phase Three efforts aimed at commercialization. This milestone marks a significant step toward revolutionizing emergency communications, and we're proud of the progress we've made together.
Apr 20, 2023
In the News: Device Solutions Receives NAB Technology Innovation Award for Emergency Paging
We're thrilled to announce that Device Solutions, alongside our partners PBS North Carolina and Triveni Digital, has won the 2023 NAB Technology Innovation Award for our work on an innovative ATSC 3.0-based emergency digital paging system.
Feb 1, 2023
Device Solutions Featured in Manufacturing Today: Celebrating a Strong Partnership with SCRAM Systems
We are honored to be featured in Manufacturing Today, highlighting our longstanding and successful collaboration with SCRAM Systems. Over the past decade, we have worked closely with SCRAM to address complex challenges, including a significant project in 2021 where SCRAM turned to us with a critical need: upgrading approximately 10,000 Remote Breath accessories from 3G to 4G.
Dec 22, 2022
Navigating IoT Product Development Risks: Insights from our COO on the Device Solutions / Raptor Wireless Industries Merger
In today's rapidly evolving technology landscape, product development in the Internet of Things (IoT) space presents unique challenges and opportunities. At Device Solutions, our 20 years of experience has taught us valuable lessons about navigating the complex journey from concept to market-ready product. Following our recent merger with Raptor Wireless Labs, we're excited to share insights from our expanded team of experts, including our COO Will Darden, who recently presented on this topic to our partners at RIoT.
Jul 18, 2022
Device Solutions Showcases Groundbreaking Emergency Communications Technology at DHS SBIR 2022
Our Emergency Digital Paging system leverages next-generation ATSC 3.0 broadcast standards to address longstanding challenges faced by firefighters, EMTs, and emergency services across the country. Tony Sammarco, our Director of Technology Strategy, recently shared his insights on this project at the DHS First Responder Showcase.
May 31, 2022
Device Solutions and Partners Receive NAB 2022 Best Paper Award for Advancing Public Safety Paging with ATSC 3.0
Device Solutions has been honored with the NAB 2022 Best Paper Award for groundbreaking work on digital public safety paging using ATSC 3.0. The award highlights a powerful partnership focused on bringing faster, more reliable emergency alerts to first responders.
May 19, 2022
In the News: Device Solutions and Partners to Test New Statewide Paging System for First Responders
An initiative supported by the Wireless Research Center, Internet-of-Things firm Device Solutions, and other partners to upgrade the technology used by emergency responders and dispatchers to transmit and receive critical information is entering its next phase.
May 8, 2022
ATSC 3.0 as a Use Case for
Public Safety Communications – Development Milestones
Many fire and EMS agencies still rely on decades-old VHF paging systems. A new solution using ATSC 3.0 broadcast technology—developed and tested in North Carolina—could revolutionize emergency communications with faster alerts, wider coverage, and more reliable delivery. Read how Device Solutions, PBS North Carolina, and Triveni Digital are helping bring this life-saving innovation to the field.
Sep 1, 2021
In the News: Device Solutions Awarded DHS Grant to Advance Emergency Paging Technology
Device Solutions has been awarded nearly $1 million by the Department of Homeland Security to develop a next-gen digital paging system using ATSC 3.0. The goal? Faster, more reliable alerts for first responders when every second counts.
Dec 20, 2020
Smart Farming Revolution: How IoT is Transforming Agricultural Feed Management
Our recent collaboration with Envision Enterprise Solutions to create an automated feed bin monitoring system illustrates how seemingly simple technological interventions can have far-reaching impacts throughout the agricultural supply chain.
Aug 20, 2020
Device Solutions' CEO Sits Down RIoT to Discuss Cellio - Our Plug-And-Play IoT Solution for Long-Distance Monitoring
Bob recently sat down with the RIoT team for their RAP Q&A Series to talk about the journey behind Cellio—where it started, how it’s evolved, and what it means to build something that truly helps people. If you haven’t read it yet, I highly recommend checking it out.
Reading Bob's reflection on the journey that led to Cellio really makes me reflect on far we’ve come—from two engineers trying to build a "people before profit" company, to launching a full-fledged IoT ecosystem that’s making real impact across industries.
May 20, 2020
Bringing IoT Products to Market in a Socially Distanced World
Bringing any IoT product to market is a challenge. From hardware prototyping to software integration, testing, and regulatory approvals, the process demands close collaboration between engineers, manufacturers, and clients. The COVID-19 pandemic and the necessity for social distancing has introduced a new layer of complexity, forcing companies to rethink their workflows.
In a recent conversation with our friends and partners over at RIoT, I had the opportunity to share how our team at Device Solutions has adapted to keep projects moving forward, all while making sure our team and partners stay safe.
Jan 2, 2018
Optimizing RF Performance for Battery-Powered Devices
When designing battery-powered devices, optimizing RF performance is crucial for maximizing range, minimizing power consumption, and reducing size. Improving RF performance provides greater flexibility, enabling design teams to make informed trade-offs between factors such as battery life, device size, and signal strength. Achieving this balance requires careful consideration of how RF optimization impacts the device’s overall functionality.
Apr 2, 2016
Certification Strategies for Electronic Product Design
Bringing an electronic device to market requires careful planning and adherence to multiple industry certifications and regulatory approvals. Without a well-defined certification strategy from the start, companies risk costly delays, unexpected redesigns, and potential barriers to market entry. Identifying key certification requirements early ensures a smoother, more efficient development process and a timely product launch.
Jan 10, 2016
Device Solutions Partners with FokusLabs to Launch RE-vibe: The World’s First Anti-Distraction Wristwear
We’re excited to announce our partnership with FokusLabs to launch RE-vibe, the world’s first Anti-Distraction Wristwear™. Designed for kids and adults, including those with autism and ADHD, RE-vibe uses gentle wrist vibrations to help users stay on task. With features like customizable reminders and a seven-day battery life, this wearable tech is making a real difference in focus and productivity. Proud to be part of this groundbreaking project, we’re thrilled to help bring this life-changing technology to families everywhere.