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FCC quashes TETRA on public safety bands
A US Federal Communications Commission ruling has effectively prohibited the use of TETRA systems on public safety 800 and 700 MHz bands. [ + ]
Comms Connect Sydney — don't miss it!
Sydney's premier critical communications event will be held on 22–23 June, with a feature-packed program of first-class speakers and workshops. [ + ]
R&D roadmap for data analysis in public safety
The US government has issued a report outlining the steps needed to ensure data analysis is used to advantage by first responders and other public safety communications users. [ + ]
The long and winding road to 5G
We speak with Quixoticity's Peter Clemons to get his views on the coming transition to mobile broadband communications, and its implication for traditional narrowband comms. [ + ]
Outback innovation — LTE in energy
Australian oil and gas producer Beach Energy has rolled out a private LTE voice and data system at its remote South Australian site. [ + ]
Taking Australian technology to the world
We profile ZCG Scalar, an Australian antenna manufacturer that has successfully carved out a specialist niche in both the domestic and export markets. [ + ]
Mobility management with VPNs
As more enterprises embrace smartphone and tablet technologies for their communications, it's vital to not overlook the back-end systems that tie these solutions together. [ + ]
Clear comms for NZ bus company
Auckland's Howick and Eastern Buses hits the road with an Icom NXDN digital radio solution. [ + ]
Sending email via HF
An Australian-designed HF email solution saved the day during a recent multinational communications interoperability exercise. [ + ]
A year of opportunities and challenges
Industry education and development are top of the agenda for 2016, ARCIA President Hamish Duff says. [ + ]
Building a public safety broadband network — the US experience
When it comes to comms, if there's one lesson Australia's public safety professionals can learn from their US counterparts, it's to get involved and be a part of the process. [ + ]
5G comms are coming — faster than you think
5G mobile communications are less than five years away, and the ACMA wants to make sure we're all ready for them. [ + ]
Motorola, Ericsson and Telstra partner for next-gen PTT communications
Next-generation mobile broadband push-to-talk communications technology is set to be trialled in Australia for public safety users. [ + ]
Comms Connect Wellington preview
Comms Connect Wellington (14–15 April) will be a must-attend event for Australasian users and suppliers of radio and converged communications technologies. [ + ]
Last chance to book for Perth Comms Connect
There's just over one week to go (8 March) until the feature-packed Comms Connect Perth industry event, so don't delay in getting your registration in. [ + ]