A 130-acre scientific research campus in Cambridgeshire, UK has opted for Sepura digital mobile radio (DMR) technology to improve and expand its communications across the estate. [ + ]

The ACMA has released its first Quarterly Snapshot, providing provisional headline information and data about its operations and customer satisfaction. [ + ]

Twelve Airservices trainees have graduated from TAFE's Riverina Institute, skilled to work on instrument landing systems, ground-based aids for satellite navigation, radars and other navigation aids. [ + ]

The NSW Government has released a 10-year plan for frontline agency telecommunications, which includes consideration of “making better use of private sector service providers”. [ + ]

Inmarsat and Ericsson have signed a strategic maritime agreement that will see the sharing of cargo, logistics and vessel operational data to streamline the maritime supply chain. [ + ]

Organisers of the 2016 Australian & New Zealand Search and Rescue Conference are calling for submissions of abstracts for papers and presentations. [ + ]

Backhaul takes you on a trip down memory lane as we look at what was happening in the Australian critical communications field in 1990 and 2005. [ + ]

Shaun Smith has resigned from the position of managing director of the NSW Telco Authority, with his place to be filled by Phillip King. [ + ]

Around 50,000 rescue and emergency service personnel in Germany are to be equipped with Airbus Defence and Space's P8GR Tetra pager. [ + ]

High-level security measures were in place for the 10th annual G20 Leaders Summit, including a customised two-way radio communications solution from Hytera. [ + ]

Check out the nominees for this year's Industry Excellence Awards, which will be held at the Annual Industry Gala Dinner during Comms Connect Melbourne on 2 December. [ + ]

The spectrum review of the 803–960 MHz band has been finalised, with ACMA releasing its decision paper outlining a range of reforms and timetable for their implementation. [ + ]

The ITU World Radiocommunication Conference in Geneva has chosen the 79 GHz frequency band for use by automotive radar, with the aim of developing anticollision mechanisms to improve road safety. [ + ]

This week: Comms Connect Melbourne just weeks away, NZ tower comes down, French to trial LTE at airport, Peruvian city goes with TETRA, German state goes with Motorola, US dealer closes doors after 70 years, and third time unlucky for radio system. [ + ]

A radiofrequency spectrum has been allocated to global flight tracking — an important item on the WRC-15 agenda prompted by the disappearance of flight MH370. [ + ]