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Security for mobile and wearable devices
Potential security vulnerabilities inherent in smart devices being used by first responders are reviewed in a new NIST report. [ + ]
Upgrade for Vanuatu's emergency radio network
Vanuatu's national government will get an upgraded emergency radio network under a joint project with Australia. [ + ]
Finland strides ahead with its Virve 2.0 devices RFI
Erillisverkot has issued an RFI for end-user devices that could be used by Finland's forthcoming public safety mobile broadband network, Virve 2.0. [ + ]
Comms Connect Virtual Conference initial speakers announced
Don't miss these four sessions spread across four weeks, featuring online presentations from local and international experts and interactive panel Q&As. [ + ]
Mesh antenna design is a smart satellite solution
A prototype mesh antenna design for satellites enables contouring of the surface shape for spot beam enhancement. [ + ]
ARPANSA issues new draft safety standard for RF EME
The new standard will replace ARPANSA's existing standard and is based on guidelines from the International Commission on Non-ionizing Radiation Protection. [ + ]
Industry members should capitalise on training opportunities
There's never been a better time to take advantage of professional development training, with many options available to all industry members. [ + ]
Looking beyond this challenging year
COVID-19 has changed many aspects of the economy and daily life, but most industry challenges and opportunities remain the same, says Hamish Duff. [ + ]
US identifies users of Huawei and ZTE equipment
It would cost US carriers an estimated US$1.837 billion to remove and replace Huawei and ZTE equipment in their networks. [ + ]
Comms Connect announces virtual conference series in November
The new Comms Connect Virtual Conference Series is set to deliver a high-quality program of speaker sessions in November. [ + ]
A new era for Comms Connect
We farewell Paul Davis and celebrate all he has achieved with Comms Connect, and look at how the events will continue to evolve in the 'new normal'. [ + ]
Managing port communications across Tasmania
TasPorts has installed a new scalable dispatch management system in its two control centres, connecting 15 remote sites across Tasmania. [ + ]
New Zealand appoints next-gen emergency comms board
The former CEO of Air New Zealand, Rob Fyfe, has been appointed chair of the Next Generation Critical Communications Executive Governance Board. [ + ]
Authentication invention promises more-secure comms
US Army researchers have been awarded a patent for inventing a practical method for wireless devices to covertly authenticate and communicate. [ + ]
Bushfire Inquiry recommends communications improvements
The NSW Bushfire Inquiry has made a range of recommendations for strengthening the state's emergency communications capabilities. [ + ]
