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Airbus to demo virtual reality at CCW
Airbus will use a simulated fire scenario to demonstrate a new pilot version of its real-time virtual reality technology at Critical Communications World. [ + ]
Brandenburg selects Motorola TETRA
Motorola Solutions has been selected in the latest tender to supply TETRA digital radio solutions to security authorities in Brandenburg, Germany. [ + ]
Simoco opens dedicated NOC at Heathrow
Simoco's new operations centre provides 24/7 monitoring, troubleshooting and maintenance for the second-busiest airport in the world. [ + ]
Former FirstNet execs launch advisory firm
FirstNet's former president, TJ Kennedy, and Jason Karp, its former chief counsel, have launched the Public Safety Network. [ + ]
Increasing global demand for TETRA
The global TETRA market is on the rise, with global shipments increasing by 15% in 2017 according to IHS Markit. [ + ]
Norway's options for mission-critical broadband
Norway's DSB has issued a paper describing possible ways to implement a mission-critical mobile broadband system via commercial mobile networks. [ + ]
New Zealand radio industry awards
Winners of the Radio Frequency Users Association of New Zealand annual industry awards for 2018 have been announced. [ + ]
Preparing for a disruptive future
New technologies for public safety agencies are already on the market, but the job is far from complete, says Ovum's Kevin Noonan. [ + ]
Budget 2018: Improved GPS, satellite imagery
The federal government is investing $260 million to develop GPS and satellite technology. [ + ]
244 km-long comms black spot filled
Haast, a remote New Zealand tourist township, is now connected to the world via a satcom-linked 3G tower. [ + ]
Motorola Solutions hackathon returns
Emergency services and app developers will join forces in a race to develop solutions to real-world public safety challenges. [ + ]
Marconi Prize nominations open for 2019
Nominations are now open for the prestigious US$100,000 Marconi Prize for contributions to communications and information sciences. [ + ]
Tait restructures, seeks outside capital
New Zealand's Tait Communications is seeking outside investment and amending its company structure to take advantage of growth opportunities. [ + ]
Nokia, TeamTalk partner in New Zealand
Nokia and TeamTalk have signed a technology partner agreement for developing critical, resilient communications across New Zealand. [ + ]
Digital radio on the docks
One of New Zealand's largest waterfront cargo logistics companies is reaping the benefits of moving to the DMR standard. [ + ]