Why Ports Need Communication-Ready Devices — And Why Device Misalignment Causes More Failures Than the Network

Port communication failures often come not from the network but from misaligned, unmanaged devices. Learn how POCSTARS MDM keeps frontline operations connected.

MCPTT ≠ PMR/LMR: Understanding the Evolution of Mission-Critical Communications

As mission-critical communication evolves from narrowband radio to broadband networks, understanding the distinction between PMR/LMR and MCPTT (part of the 3GPP-defined MCX framework) is essential. This article explores how MCPTT builds on the reliability of traditional radio while extending capabilities to LTE/5G, enabling voice, video, and data interoperability — not as a replacement, but as the next stage in the evolution of critical communications.

MCPTT Explained: What It Is and How It Differs from PTToC

Push-to-Talk (PTT) technologies have become indispensable across industries — from logistics fleets and enterprise teams to emergency responders and defense forces. But not all Push-to-Talk is created equal. Two models dominate today’s broadband PTT landscape: PTToC (Push-to-Talk over Cellular) and MCPTT (Mission Critical Push-to-Talk). Both are valuable, but they serve very different purposes. This article introduces what MCPTT is and explains how it differs from PTToC, as part of our MCPTT Essentials Series.