Industry News
Harmonisation for short range devices and ultra-wideband
An ITU workshop has considered the explosive growth and harmonisation of short range and ultra-wideband radio devices. [ + ]
Australian public safety advisory board formed
Comms Connect has announced the formation of a Public Safety Advisory Board (PSAB), which will help to shape the future of public safety communications in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
UK police forces go with Airwave mobile data suite
The Devon and Cornwall Police service has partnered with Airwave UK to implement the Pronto electronic notebook and suite of mobile policing applications. [ + ]
Axell Wireless to provide mobile coverage for soccer in Brazil
Axell Wireless has supplied in-building DAS equipment to stadia hosting Brazil's upcoming high-profile global sporting events. [ + ]
Sepura supplies 25,000 TETRA radios to Red Cross and fire brigades
The Bavarian Red Cross and two Bavarian fire brigades have selected Sepura TETRA hand-portable and vehicle-mounted radios. [ + ]
NZ Telecom cleared to buy final 700 MHz spectrum
The New Zealand Commerce Commission has cleared Telecom to proceed with the purchase of the final 2x5 MHz lot of 700 MHz radio spectrum. [ + ]
Warrnambool fire report provides lessons for future
An RMIT study into Telstra's 2012 Warrnambool Exchange fire has called for greater telecommunications reliability and resilience. [ + ]
Spectrum leaders gather in Brisbane for international meeting
Hundreds of radio communication leaders from 32 Asia-Pacific countries have gathered in Brisbane this week for the third Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) Preparatory Group summit. [ + ]
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 6 June 2014
Comms Connect Sydney almost here; FirstNet's boss speaks out; New Zealand RSM update; Huawei claims top Wi-Fi speed; Keeping soldiers connected.
[ + ]Book now: Comms Connect Sydney on 18-19 June
Comms Connect Sydney will have a stellar line-up of speakers, including Rod Gilmour, Chairman, NSW Telco Authority, and Shane Fitzsimmons, Commissioner, NSW Rural Fire Service. [ + ]
ARCIA calls for input into training and education survey
ARCIA is asking those in the industry to give feedback on training and education options, with a view to boosting options for suitable courses. [ + ]
Hytera gets contract to extend Caribbean island's TETRA system
The Dominican Republic has awarded a contract to Hytera Mobilfunk to extend the Caribbean island nation's TETRA system. [ + ]
Polish police use DMR radios for public safety
Police in the administrative district of Silesia in Poland will now be equipped with Hytera radios to assist in public safety. Hytera's Polish partner RTcom received the order late last year to supply Polish police with DMR radios and accessories. [ + ]
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 30 May 2014
DMR in anti-terrorism drill; Sepura acquires Fylde Micro; World Radiosport Team Challenge; Short-range radio workshop; M2M partnership.
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