The group is recognized for leading the development and deployment of a one-of-a-kind advanced communications Lab Network, which enables NIST to conduct public safety research, FirstNet to deploy public safety broadband, and industry to manufacture new products. Created to accelerate next-generation public safety communications technology development and adoption, the state-of-the-art network provides research, open data, and technology demonstrations benefiting a diverse stakeholder group. These outputs support innovation in commercial products, research, testing, and standards development.