The must-attend event for public service professionals is nearly here, with GovInnovate Summit 2015 to be held in Canberra from 24–26 November. [ + ]

The City of Oakland, California has deployed broadband routers in its fire trucks as part of an upgrade to enable broadband communication of mission-critical information to first responders. [ + ]

New Zealand-based application developer and emergency network provider CLOUD M has migrated its emergency alert tools and system to IBM Cloud to improve reliability and performance. [ + ]

This week: IoT spectrum on WRC agenda, Tennessee completes P25 network, FirstNet encourages satellite, and emergency radios for schools. [ + ]

Mexican city Monterrey, will receive an upgraded TETRA system for its urban transport network, supplied by Teltronic. [ + ]

Inmarsat has announced a deal with Cobham SATCOM that will bring high-speed internet connectivity to passengers flying across Europe. [ + ]

On board for the 2015 Land Rover Experience Tour, Inmarsat's global voice, broadband and M2M connectivity will keep drivers connected, even from the middle of the Outback. [ + ]

The Bilbao Metro now has LTE to provide uninterrupted, highly available real-time video monitoring in combination with the mission-critical capabilities of the existing TETRA network. [ + ]

This week: Satcom operators sign disaster charter, France sets date for 700 MHz auction, NZ radio towers to come down, more radio problems for US police, and GovInnovate conference coming up. [ + ]

Inmarsat recently trained military personnel in the Pacific at a multinational event focusing on communications and interoperability in humanitarian aid and disaster response situations. [ + ]

In the ongoing battle against pirates and smugglers, the Seychelles Police have been equipped with mission-critical communications technology from Motorola Solutions to support public safety across 115 islands. [ + ]

The US Federal Communications Commissions has now granted a waiver to Denver that allows it to license two B/ILT channels in the 800 MHz band for public safety communications. [ + ]

This week: Icom wins marine radio award, Nokia returns to public safety, Sepura sponsors Mercedes supercar, and Comms Connect Melbourne is coming up. [ + ]

New Zealand operators who still use 25 kHz-channel LMR equipment at frequencies below 470 MHz have only weeks left to change over to 12.5 kHz. [ + ]

Telstra, in conjunction with Ambulance Victoria, conducted a trial of its LANES technology at the AFL Grand Final, including the crucial access prioritisation. [ + ]