Industry News
Confidence in Wi-Fi continues to grow: report
The latest report from the Wireless Broadband Alliance showcases how Wi-Fi technology continues to evolve in ways that anticipate the needs of businesses. [ + ]
Universal metasurface antenna has 6G applications
The antenna allows the independent and simultaneous manipulation of amplitude, phase, frequency, polarisation and direction of electromagnetic radiation. [ + ]
Emergency comms vital to Gansu earthquake rescue efforts
In the aftermath of the December quake, Caltta Technologies mobilised a dedicated emergency support team equipped with cutting-edge communications technology. [ + ]
Valid8 and BT join TCCA
TCCA has welcomed US-based network testing company Valid8 and UK-based network operator BT as new members. [ + ]
Aust drone startup acquires Brazilian mapping software company
Dubbed 'Uber for drones', Australian startup Aerologix matches drone operators with clients that need aerial imaging. [ + ]
Motorola comms services support NSW SES, Telco Authority
Motorola Solutions' SmartConnect service will extend the reach and capacity of the NSW SES's mission-critical radio communications, while its broadband push-to-talk service will support the state's Emergency Services Organisations. [ + ]
Telstra announces support initiatives for disaster season
Telstra has announced a range of new initiatives to support Australians during a challenging summer of natural disasters, including an emergency roaming simulation. [ + ]
Major govt investment to boost regional connectivity
More than 100 communities and locations across rural and regional Australia are set to benefit from significant communications upgrades made possible by $170.2 million in government funding. [ + ]
Lightning-strike sensors help stop bushfires before they start
A new collaborative project is aiming to provide the earliest possible warning and accurate location of lightning strikes at the greatest risk of starting a fire. [ + ]
Wireless communication enabled 40 m underground
Conventional wisdom held that wireless communication in the complex underground environments of mines was virtually impossible due to signal attenuation. [ + ]
New vulnerabilities found in Sierra Wireless routers
Cybersecurity company Forescout has released an analysis of 21 newly discovered vulnerabilities within OT/IoT routers and open-source software components. [ + ]
One million IoT connections for smart electricity meter network
Telecom company Spark has announced a milestone of one million IoT connections for Bluecurrent's (formerly Vector Metering) smart electricity meter network. [ + ]
ITU advances the development of 6G
The International Telecommunication Union has published the framework for the development of standards and radio interface technologies for the sixth generation of mobile systems. [ + ]
TETRA system for Jakarta light rail goes into operation
Teltronic was selected to install a TETRA digital radio system that allows not only voice communication but also other important functionalities. [ + ]
Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy joins ARCIA
CIRA is a world-leading research group, based in Western Australia, created by Curtin University to advance radio astronomy science and engineering. [ + ]