Industry News
LSS deploys large antenna
A test deployment has been undertaken for a 5 m diameter antenna, which is designed for orbital operations. [ + ]
Volvo Ocean Race teams with Inmarsat
The Volvo Ocean Race's official global satellite communications partner will again be Inmarsat. [ + ]
Arrest over radio transmissions at Vic airports
Alleged unlawful interference with air traffic control and endangering the safety of aircraft at two Victorian airports has led to charges being laid against a 19-year-old Rockbank man. [ + ]
D-Link and Microsoft close the Wi-Fi divide
'Super Wi-Fi' will be delivered to developing regions under a project partnership between D-Link and Microsoft. [ + ]
Backhaul: Industry happenings of yesteryear
Take a trip down memory lane as we look at what was happening in the Australasian critical communications field way back in 1991 and 2006. [ + ]
IIoT network designed by Uni of Sydney
Specialists at the University of Sydney are designing a 5G cellular network that will be dedicated to supporting the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). [ + ]
Airbus dispatch equipment provided for Bonn
Bonn will receive 16 bus and tram radio dispatcher systems from Airbus Defence and Space under a new contract in Germany. [ + ]
GovHack NZ awards Tait travel route application
Tait Communications software engineers have been recognised at GovHack NZ for their application that improves travel routes by using public information. [ + ]
Arianespace launches Galileo constellation satellites
Satellites 15, 16, 17 and 18 in the Galileo satellite navigation system for the European Commission have been successfully launched by Arianespace. [ + ]
New emergency app available for Victoria
Victorians can now download the new VicEmergency app, providing them with information and warnings for incidents such as fires, floods and storms. [ + ]
Airbus named Next Generation 911 company of the year
Airbus DS Communications has received the Frost & Sullivan NG 911 Company of the Year Award 2016 for its Next Generation 911 emergency call solution. [ + ]
Sepura public safety contract extended by ASTRID
Sepura's contract with ASTRID has been extended to the value of €2 million. [ + ]
Excellence award bestowed on Vertel
A global award has been won by Vertel for its carrier-grade wide area network that connects 89 schools across five major regions. [ + ]
Electronic warfare operational support inquiry announced
An inquiry will be conducted by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works with regards to the provision of facilities to support Australia's electronic warfare capabilities by the Department of Defence. [ + ]
NZ quake knocks out 111 service
New Zealand's 111 operator service has resumed and is functioning normally, following an earthquake that saw it lose connectivity. [ + ]
