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Comms consolidation in the networked nation
Network consolidation efforts will enable the most cost-effective use of critical network assets, improve consistency and ensure efficiency of approach, says Visionstream's Rupert Holloway.
[ + ]Motorola launches public safety vision
Motorola Solutions has launched its Next Generation Mobile Intelligence ecosystem, which ties together multiple devices, communications modes and data sources to provide enhanced situational awareness. [ + ]
Convergence and innovation on show in Melbourne
The biggest national showcase of technologies and trends for the business- and mission-critical communications sector is just weeks away. [ + ]
ITU sets direction for wireless comms
The ITU Radiocommunication Assembly concluded last week after deliberating on new directions in radiocommunications, including 5G and the Internet of Things. [ + ]
EE rumoured to have won UK network contract
The Telegraph in London is reporting that EE, the UK's largest mobile phone operator, will be awarded the country's £1.2bn emergency services radio network (ESN) contract. [ + ]
The data difference — better decisions and efficiency
Adding a data capability to a critical communications system can dramatically boost efficiency, safety and the bottom line. [ + ]
Comms Connect — early bird registrations due today
Save up to hundreds of dollars on your visit to the Comms Connect conference and exhibition in Melbourne in December by registering by today — Friday, 23 October.
[ + ]Deep freeze deployment — radio in Antarctica
Imagine spending 13 months straight in Antarctica in charge of radio, telephone and satellite networks, where what's normally a five-minute job can take several hours in the icy cold outside.
[ + ]Barrett supports solar car race team
Almost 50 teams are taking part in the 3000-kilometre, Darwin-to-Adelaide Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, and all of them are relying on solid communications to help them reach their goal. [ + ]
Signals making airports safer for all
An enhanced positioning system will increase safety and the efficiency of logistical operations at airports in the future. [ + ]
Mobile command and control
The Bengaluru City Police has implemented a mobile command-and-control vehicle equipped with state-of-the-art surveillance and communications equipment.
[ + ]Have your say on communications reform
With the Department of Communications reviewing the Radio Communications Act, ARCIA is inviting industry members to make their views known, says the association's president, Hamish Duff. [ + ]
Radio enhances forestry safety
The GPS capabilities of Icom NXDN radios are helping New Zealand's forestry and logging operators boost safety on the worksite. [ + ]
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 2 October 2015
This week: US studies nuclear-proof comms, treasurer blocks US$68m comms deal, stolen radio recovered, exercise to test solar disruption, FirstNet overview. [ + ]
Government adopts Spectrum Review's recommendations
The federal government has agreed to implement all of the recommendations of the Department of Communications' Spectrum Review.
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