Industry News
Massive MIMO trial brings 5G closer
A successful trial of massive MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) technology has been carried out by Optus and Huawei. [ + ]
5G IT BBU launched in ZTE, Intel partnership
ZTE Corporation and Intel Corporation have launched a next-generation 5G IT baseband unit (BBU). [ + ]
Tait Radio Academy provides new course
The Tait Radio Academy has added a new course that examines best practice for radio users. [ + ]
New Zetron interface option allows broadband PTT integration
Zetron will now take orders for an interface option that enables the integration of its MAX Dispatch radio console system with AT&T enhanced push-to-talk (EPTT). [ + ]
Antenna for 5G developed by NEC
A massive-element active antenna system (AAS) has been developed by NEC Corporation, which will be suitable for use with next-generation 5G wireless communication standards. [ + ]
DAMM to supply TETRA for Mumbai monorail
The Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) has selected DAMM Cellular Systems A/S to provide TETRA mission-critical radio communications equipment for its Mumbai Monorail project. [ + ]
Nominations close soon for WA radio awards
The Western Australia Industry Professional of the Year Award nominations will close on Friday, 3 March. [ + ]
nbn network switch necessary as ISS shuts down
The Interim Satellite Service (ISS) will be shutting down on 28 February, meaning that homes and businesses on this service need to switch to an alternative nbn network. [ + ]
Airbus secures Finnish ski contest
The FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Finland will be supplied with TETRA radio communications by Airbus and Erillisverkot. [ + ]
Trials undertaken for 5G technology
Future 5G technology will be tested under a partnership between NEC Corporation, BT, EE and the University of Salford. [ + ]
ACMA holds technical priorities event
The ACMA is holding its technical priorities tune-up for 2017 and is inviting registrations. [ + ]
Sepura selected by Tata Steel for TETRA equipment
Tata Steel has chosen Sepura to supply TETRA communications for its flagship site in the Netherlands. [ + ]
New partnership provides improved LTE to Guam
Trials for the improvement of indoor LTE communications in Guam have been conducted by DOCOMO PACIFIC and NEC Corporation. [ + ]
Digital radio highlighted by Airbus at Police Congress
Airbus will deliver a presentation about the future of digital radio at the European Police Congress in Germany. [ + ]
First NB-IoT labs opens in Australia
A partnership has been established between Huawei and James Cook University (JCU), focusing on the development of technology around NarrowBand IoT (NB-IoT). [ + ]