Articles
2024–25 Thought Leaders: Sandra Wendelken
Sandra Wendelken from Tait Communications discusses the continuing importance of LMR, the push for interoperability and more as we head into 2025. [ + ]
2024–25 Thought Leaders: Tim Karamitos
Tim Karamitos from Ericsson discusses the growth of private 5G networks, the importance of failover connections and more as we head into 2025. [ + ]
Communication interoperability is vital to silo-free public safety comms
In many cases, basic interoperability is not enough — more regulations and new policies are often needed to achieve full interoperability between systems and networks. [ + ]
Optimising RF connector selection: technical considerations for signal integrity
Whether you're designing a new circuit or upgrading an existing one, connector choice significantly impacts your system's functionality and durability. [ + ]
ARCIA update: that's a wrap for 2024
That's it, 2024 is a wrap as far as ARCIA is concerned — and what a year 2024 has been across the country. [ + ]
Significant progress in improving Australia's network resilience
Australia is taking proactive steps to enhance the resilience of its telecommunications sector, but further action is needed. [ + ]
New record set for wireless data transmission
Researchers successfully sent data over the air at a speed of 938 Gbps over a record frequency range of 5–150 GHz — up to 9380 times faster than the best average 5G download speed in the UK. [ + ]
RFUANZ report: a call to action on training
RFUANZ has been supporting industry training provider E-tec in the development of a Level 4 NZQA qualification suitable for training radio technicians for the radio industry. [ + ]
Comms Connect Melbourne 2024: conference highlights
Comms Connect Melbourne 2024 underlined the fact the critical comms sector is on a strong growth curve — one which shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. [ + ]
Five ways AI is reshaping telco cloud networks
Telco cloud networks stand to experience a paradigm shift with the integration of AI, redefining how they operate and deliver services. [ + ]
OpenRoaming connects remote First Nations communities
OpenRoaming is being deployed in five remote Central Australian communities and 11 'town camps' in Alice Springs, providing hundreds of residents with free, secure internet access. [ + ]
Bridging the present and future of telecommunications with field service
While we don't take the act of communicating with each other for granted, the infrastructure that is required to deliver this often becomes an afterthought. [ + ]
Multifaceted tech can help tame Australia's bushfire threat
There is no single solution to Australia's bushfire problem. Rather, it will require a combination of human effort and multifaceted capabilities, including technologies to lower threat levels and losses. [ + ]
Private LTE and 5G market a bright spot in the wireless industry
Historically a niche segment of the wider wireless telecommunications industry, private cellular networks have rapidly gained popularity in recent years. [ + ]
Drone-based powerline inspection protects grid health
Researchers have developed an automated drone inspection system that can respond rapidly to unusual electric grid behaviour, especially in remote areas that are tough for a worker to reach. [ + ]