Motorola Solutions will enhance its portfolio of mission-critical communications technologies, after entering into a definitive agreement to acquire Avigilon. [ + ]

Zetron has announced that its command and control systems are 'FirstNet-ready', interoperable with major telcos and equipped with LTE capabilities. [ + ]

Harris Defence Australia's new headquarters has been opened in Hamilton, Brisbane. [ + ]

The UK regulator has published more details regarding regulations for the award of spectrum in the 2.3 and 3.4 GHz bands. [ + ]

Entries are now open for the International Critical Communications Awards (ICCAs). [ + ]

We look back to when 'Made in Oz' was still the norm, and how the need for new talent has been an ever-present problem. [ + ]

The International Critical Control Rooms Alliance (ICCRA) has welcomed Zetron as a new member. [ + ]

The regulations for the award process regarding the auction of spectrum in the 2.3 and 3.4 GHz bands has been published by Ofcom. [ + ]

Fortune magazine has named Motorola Solutions in its list of 'World’s Most Admired Companies'. [ + ]

Emergency response capability in Horsham will be improved by the opening of a new incident control centre at Forest Fire Management Victoria's depot. [ + ]

Barrett Communications' Chilean dealer is helping the relief effort following a mudslide at the town of Villa Santa Lucia in coastal Patagonia. [ + ]

NAV18 will explore technologies such as e-navigation and real-time vessel tracking systems. [ + ]

New Zealand's Commerce Commission has announced that it is recommencing its study into domestic telecommunication backhaul services. [ + ]

A nationwide TETRA communications network will be implemented by Motorola Solutions for police in Moldova. [ + ]

An update on the timetable for the upcoming auction of 2.3 and 3.4 GHz spectrum bands has been published by Ofcom in the UK. [ + ]