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Siemens and Motorola forge innovation partnership
A partnership has been formed between Motorola Solutions and Siemens that will see the two companies develop innovative technologies. [ + ]
IT industry leaders join forces
The ITPA has teamed up with longstanding IT media channel Technology Decisions to help promote and grow the IT sector in Australia. [ + ]
Colorado backflips on FirstNet fears
Only one week after submitting documents to the FCC outlining its concerns about FirstNet, Colorado has submitted a further letter rescinding the first submission. [ + ]
Motorola has another patent win against Hytera
Motorola has won a lawsuit filed in Germany against Hytera, with the latter company ordered to recall and destroy infringing products. [ + ]
Combining comms is the best option
There is a long way to go before LTE can be used to replace the entire LMR ecosystem, says ARCIA's Hamish Duff. [ + ]
Smartphone app provides flexible comms
A smart app is keeping communications flowing for Bulgarian Border Police officers, whichever device they use. [ + ]
BroadWay's market consultation begins
Briefings are to be held to inform industry about European public safety broadband plans, with feedback sought on innovative technologies. [ + ]
FCC's Pai wants to move quickly on 5G
Release of high-band spectrum and easier access to utility poles are top of the FCC's agenda for spurring the rollout of 5G services in the US. [ + ]
5G spectrum auction moves a step closer
The federal government has announced competition limits for telcos seeking to bid for 5G spectrum in the 3.6 GHz band. [ + ]
Future comms on the agenda in Brisbane
The future of mission-critical communications in Australia will be the main topic of expert discussion at this month's Comms Connect Brisbane conference. [ + ]
Tiny antennas could have a big impact
Research that combines electronics and antennas could lead to longer talk time and higher data rates in 5G devices. [ + ]
Plugtest's 92% success rate for voice, video and data
More than 30 vendors, 120 participants and representatives from around the world took part in ETSI's second mission-critical Plugtest. [ + ]
TCCA proposes new 3GPP interest group
The TCCA is propelling a new initiative for 3GPP mission-critical interoperability testing and certification. [ + ]
Judge finds that Hytera infringed Motorola patents
A US judge has found that Hytera has infringed four Motorola Solutions patents, and has placed a stop order on importation of certain Hytera products. [ + ]
TETRA interconnections boosted by IP-based capability
A revised ETSI standard enables Inter-System Interface (ISI) connections over IP links, making it easier to connect separate TETRA networks. [ + ]