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FirstNet reviews ICAM and Local Control issues
The Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) of the US public safety mobile broadband agency, FirstNet, has reported on Identity, Credential and Access Management, and Local Control matters. [ + ]
Australian company supplies radio aid
Barrett Communications has donated ex-demo HF and VHF radio equipment to assist emergency communications in several Caribbean islands. [ + ]
Tait and Harris sign North America partnership
Tait Communications has inked an agreement that makes Harris Corporation the exclusive distributor of its DMR and P25 products in North America. [ + ]
The 'grand prix' of radio fleets
More than 500 Motorola Solutions MOTOTRBO radios were issued to staff at the 2016 Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix. [ + ]
Single sign-on for public safety
A US project is seeking to demonstrate a reference design for multifactor authentication and mobile single sign-on for the public safety/first responder sector. [ + ]
US FEMA issues fire radio guide
New 109-page 'Voice Radio Communications Guide for the Fire Service' publication covers everything from radio basics to working with FirstNet. [ + ]
Tackling GPS jamming in shipping
Researchers are investigating how to prevent ships' GPSs being jammed in cyber attacks that may cause vessels to collide or run aground. [ + ]
Interoperability in the 'Apple Isle'
Tasmania's emergency services interoperability gateway has been in operation for more than a year and will soon be boosted by a new common dispatch system. [ + ]
Guiding principles born of collaboration
ARCIA is working with the ACMA and Airservices Australia to implement measures for the peaceful coexistence of LMR and air band radio, said the Association's president, Hamish Duff. [ + ]
Public safety comms must embrace connectivity
There are great opportunities for the public safety sector to take advantage of the growth in connectivity, but collaboration is needed to fast-track the transformation. [ + ]
Wireless sensor research breakthrough
ANU researchers are a step closer to harvesting renewable or ambient energy from mobile phone base stations to power wireless sensors. [ + ]
Lessons learned from cross-border comms experiment
A fictional tornado set the scene for a US–Canada cross-border experiment involving public safety broadband communications and social media. [ + ]
Vale Mike Smyth
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Mike Smyth, radiocommunications industry legend and journalist extraordinaire, who passed away yesterday. [ + ]
Teltronic wins Light Rail comms contract
Teltronic has been selected by Alstom to provide radio equipment and network design for Sydney Light Rail's new CBD and South East Light Rail line. [ + ]
CSE acquires Tetracom
South Australia's Tetracom has been acquired by CSE Crosscom, a subsidiary of CSE Global, giving the group a presence in all Australian states. [ + ]
