Industry News
Broadband possibilities for Flying Doctors
The Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS) could benefit from in-flight broadband access following a new trial with the Sky Muster satellite. [ + ]
Have your say on skills and training
Australian Industry Standards is calling on everyone in the public safety sector to contribute to a new government skills and training plan. [ + ]
Digital radio network employed at RSPCA Victoria
RSPCA Victoria has selected Sepura to provide the technology for its secure communications. [ + ]
CCEP contract awarded to NEC by NSW Telco Authority
As part of the NSW Telco Authority's Critical Communication Enhancement Program (CCEP), NEC Australia will deliver wireless backhaul technology, professional services, network management systems and ongoing support. [ + ]
Motorola supplies TETRA to Germany
The Central Procurement Office of the German Federal Ministry of the Interior will be supplied with approximately 30,000 TETRA digital two-way radios by Motorola Solutions. [ + ]
TETRA systems expanded by Motorola in Nordic countries
A new cross-border collaboration project in the Nordic countries will enable public safety organisations to communicate across borders. [ + ]
Sepura wins German radio contract
The Free State of Thuringia in Germany has awarded Sepura a contract for almost 20,000 radios. [ + ]
Success at Biathlon World Cup with Airbus TETRA
An Airbus TETRA network is now in operation at South Tyrol. [ + ]
Hytera to purchase Sepura
Shareholders have agreed to the purchase of Sepura by company Hytera Communications Corporation. [ + ]
LoRaWAN IoT network delivered by Inmarsat and Actility
The Inmarsat LoRaWAN-based network is working on a strategy to deliver the Internet of Things (IoT) around the world. [ + ]
Consultation open on radio licensing changes
ACMA has invited feedback on proposed changes to the Citizen Band Radio Stations Class Licence 2015. [ + ]
Interoperable European broadband explored at workshop
An EU-funded project designed to develop interoperable broadband applications and radio communications will hold a workshop to provide information about the next steps after its conclusion. [ + ]
Improved in-flight broadband expected after Inmarsat testing
Testing of key satellite infrastructure in Greece has been successfully undertaken by Inmarsat. [ + ]
ESA delivers cost-effective multibeam antennas
ESA has patented a new, more affordable type of multibeam antenna. [ + ]
HF radio packs delivered by WFP to Fiji
Two high-frequency (HF) radio packs have been delivered by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to the Fiji Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and National Disaster Management. [ + ]