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UK's ESN labelled "inherently risky"
The UK's "inherently risky" new Emergency Services Network is running five months late, according to the National Audit Office. [ + ]
European broadband project reaches milestone
The largest consultation of European PPDR end users ever conducted has resulted in a Work Package of the BroadMap project delivered to the European Commission. [ + ]
5G comms for connected cars
The vehicle industry has taken a step forward with the formation of a 5G connected-car communications consortium. [ + ]
NPSTC to FCC — don't mix bands
In a paper submitted to the FCC, NPSTC has recommended against mixing narrowband and broadband technologies in the same spectrum segment. [ + ]
Smart ambulance boasts improved comms
An Australian-designed 'smart ambulance' is set to save lives by revolutionising on-scene communications with hospital emergency departments. [ + ]
WA to establish Rural Fire Service
In response to the January 2016 Waroona Fire, the WA Government will establish a Rural Fire Service and a new Office of Emergency Management. [ + ]
Using a drone to inspect a dish
Watch this bird's-eye-view video of the European Space Agency's deep space tracking station at Cebreros, near Madrid, Spain. [ + ]
ACMA outlines 2016–17 research plan
In 2016–17, the ACMA will continue to consider a wide range of matters, including spectrum management and market forces. [ + ]
The problem of unauthorised radio equipment
What can the ACMA and industry do about the importation and operation of unauthorised and unsafe radio devices? [ + ]
Australian tech deals with data deluge
Australian technology will deal with the 3-petabyte-per-day tsunami of data produced by China's giant new radio telescope. [ + ]
Telstra's LANES ready for action
Telstra's public safety mobile broadband capability offering, LANES Emergency, will be available for use by Australian emergency services organisations this summer. [ + ]
Sydney's light rail TETRA comms
Safety and security are front and centre in the Sepura TETRA communications strategy for Sydney's new tram network. [ + ]
Improving public safety outcomes for all
Queensland's GWN demonstrates that when we work together to improve service levels for all of the public safety sector, great outcomes are possible, said ARCIA's Hamish Duff. [ + ]
What happens if the GPS system goes down?
US government researchers are working with IT companies to devise a back-up system for GPS time signals based on commercial fibre-optic telecommunications networks. [ + ]
The false (and dangerous) economy of commercialisation
The critical communications sector needs to find the best possible long-term model, but it must never allow private gain to take precedence over public good and public service. [ + ]
