Articles
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. [ + ]
New space tracker begins work in WA
Europe's 30-year-old tracking station in Perth has closed, but its New Norcia station has been expanded with the addition of a specialised 4.5 m dish. [ + ]
Antenna testing from the air
UAVs can be used to characterise antenna systems with greater precision and timeliness than land- and helicopter-based solutions. [ + ]
High-profile speakers confirmed for RadComms 2016
The Communications Minister and ITU Secretary-General are both confirmed to give keynote addresses at RadComms 2016 in Sydney from 9–10 March. [ + ]
Hand signals make way for radio
New Zealand construction, maintenance and management service company City Care has swapped voice and hand signals for sturdy Vertex Standard radios. [ + ]
Op-ed: Rescuing stranded spectrum for PSMB
In this invited opinion piece, Brian Carney of Rivada Networks responds to the conclusions of the Productivity Commission's recent PSMB report. [ + ]
Comms Connect — Sydney, Perth, NZ details
Last chance to submit papers for Sydney, Perth details released and reminder on the new Wellington event in June. [ + ]
Ericsson's evolution in public safety and security
Swedish comms giant Ericsson is making the provision of public safety and security solutions a priority for its business. [ + ]
Protection pays — guarding against lightning and surges
Lightning strikes are inevitable, so it's important to make sure your facilities and equipment are appropriately protected. [ + ]
Industry has lots to achieve in 2016
Training developments, regional events and new white papers on standards and best practice are coming this year, said ARCIA President Hamish Duff. [ + ]
We need to talk about SCADA
Users and vendors must work together to ensure the correct open interfaces are implemented and adopted, so that effective and agile communication ecosystems can evolve at the rate required. [ + ]
