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Low-power IoT networks explored by IDTechEx report
A new IDTechEx Research report suggests that low-power IoT networks will have more than 10 billion devices connected to them over the next decade. [ + ]
Comms Connect Brisbane — early-bird deadline on Friday!
Don't miss the early-bird registration date (7 July) for the Comms Connect Brisbane conference — you can save up to 25%. [ + ]
Motorola Solutions wins GC2018 comms contract
Motorola Solutions has been selected as the official radiocommunications supplier for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. [ + ]
Spark New Zealand to roll out IoT network
Spark New Zealand has commenced the development of a nationwide low power wide area network (LPWAN) for use with the Internet of Things. [ + ]
Fire and Emergency NZ launched
New Zealand's disparate firefighting agencies have been merged into one national body, called Fire and Emergency New Zealand. [ + ]
Industry experts to gather in Brisbane in July
Don't miss the early-bird dates for ARCIA's Queensland Industry Dinner and the Comms Connect Brisbane conference. [ + ]
Next-gen Triple Zero RFT due soon
The federal government will soon issue an RFT for the next-generation Triple Zero Emergency Call Service, which will include integrated location-based data services. [ + ]
Europe teams up for satellite 5G
The European Space Agency and satellite industry leaders have agreed to collaborate to demonstrate the value that satellite communications will bring to 5G. [ + ]
ICCRA sets out control rooms challenges
The ICCRA will work on developing the common interfaces required to ensure best possible responses in mission critical situations. [ + ]
Low-voltage amplifiers for automotive radars
New millimetre-wave transistor technology could make the future of driverless vehicles much safer. [ + ]
LoRaWAN rolling out for farmers
A nationwide rural Internet of Things network connected by LoRaWAN will bring hi-tech solutions to Australian farmers. [ + ]
Ambient backscatter for IoT sensors
IoT sensors could one day connect via ambient TV, radio and cellular radio waves, following demonstration of an ultra-wideband backscatter system. [ + ]
Brookfield Rail's $2.5m comms upgrade
Western Australia rail network operator, Brookfield Rail, is conducting a $2.5 million upgrade of its radio communications system. [ + ]
Combination antennas to the rescue
Antenna manufacturers are finding new ways to accommodate the need for simultaneous voice, data, GPS and more. [ + ]
US$38.5m for public safety comms research
NIST has awarded US$38.5 million to 33 research projects aimed at advancing broadband communications technologies for first responders. [ + ]
