Industry News
CRC-P grants fund firefighting aircraft, LiDAV technology
AMSL Aero will adapt its zero-emission aircraft to fight bushfires autonomously, while Advanced Navigation will accelerate production of its LiDAV technology. [ + ]
Comms Connect NZ 2024 set to break more records
The 2024 edition of Comms Connect New Zealand is just over four months away and already has more exhibitors booked than any of the eight previous shows. [ + ]
New Zealand's Hourua joins TCCA
Hourua is a joint venture between Spark and One NZ, formed to meet the needs of New Zealand's first responders using the new Public Safety Network Te Kupenga Marutau. [ + ]
Telstra and Eutelsat OneWeb deploy LEO backhaul in Australia
As part of the rollout of LEO cellular backhaul, Telstra conducted an on-air voice call using Eutelsat OneWeb's LEO solution at a site in Oxford Falls, Sydney. [ + ]
LiFi breakthrough: OLEDs used to reduce interference
Researchers have found a way to implement visible light communication in a practical lighting system — by reducing interference with a novel light source. [ + ]
Tait Communications acquires RFI Technology Solutions
With sales offices in the United States, Australia and New Zealand, RFI operates in adjacent sectors of the critical communications industry to those which Tait serves. [ + ]
Govt program to boost mobile coverage along regional roads
Communities across regional and remote Australia can expect improved mobile coverage on roads and highways as a result of the $50m Regional Roads Australia Mobile Program. [ + ]
New technique for photon detection developed
Photons are elementary particles that span from visible light to radio frequencies, and are instrumental in carrying cellular communication. [ + ]
Arkeus secures $4.45m to scale search and surveillance systems
Arkeus's optical systems are built for modern operating environments, giving responders the ability to 'see' and respond in real time. [ + ]
R&D project promotes use of 5G private networks in industry
The project aims to investigate a new operations model that makes it possible to improve the competitiveness of industry based on its complete digitalisation. [ + ]
Report: How mobile devices are tracked in modern warfare
'Location Tracking on the Battlefield' provides a comprehensive overview of the various methods employed to track mobile devices on the battlefield. [ + ]
Peri-Urban Mobile Program Round 2 now open for applications
Communities on the fringes of major urban centres in bushfire-prone areas are set to share in $20 million in investment to upgrade mobile coverage. [ + ]
Entries open: 2024 International Critical Communication Awards
Australian and New Zealand critical comms users, organisations and ACCF/TCCA members are encouraged to participate in the international awards program. [ + ]
Optus admits 2700 Triple Zero calls failed during outage
Optus had previous reported that only 228 calls from mobiles to Triple Zero did not reach the Emergency Call Person (Telstra) on the day of the outage. [ + ]
Winners announced: First Responder Smart Tracking Challenge
The FRST Challenge addresses the crucial need for improved tracking capabilities in complex indoor environments where GPS often falls short. [ + ]