Industry News
Government actions $100m mobile black spot program
The government has committed $100 million to improve mobile coverage by rolling out new mobile base stations, funding for which will be allocated through a competitive selection process. [ + ]
Craig Lapsley to head Victoria's emergency responses
The Victorian government has appointed Craig Lapsley as Victoria's first emergency management commissioner. [ + ]
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 16 May 2014
Public safety demos on LTE network; Text-to-speech 911; Unbreakable secure comms; Simoco opens KL office; Tait presents podcasts.
[ + ]US military satellites tame the Arctic
For the first time, military users have been able to transfer multimegabyte data files over stable satellite connections in the Arctic. [ + ]
Telstra trials 4G sites for aircraft comms
Telstra has tested 4G connectivity with aircraft in flight along the busy Sydney-Melbourne air corridor. [ + ]
Zetron's 60-position system uses CSSI with P25 Phase II
Zetron has announced the successful deployment of a 60-position installation of its Advanced Communications (AcomEVO) console system using the P25 Console Subsystem Interface. [ + ]
APCOA public safety award winners announced
The 2014 APCO Australasia Public Safety Award Winners were announced at the APCO Australasia gala dinner at Crown Palladium. [ + ]
NEC and NTT Docomo to trial 5G technologies
NEC Corporation has reached an agreement with NTT Docomo to jointly conduct trials aimed at the practical use of technologies for a 5G communication standard. [ + ]
ARCIA's June industry dinner - ticket bookings open
Bookings are now open for ARCIA's industry dinner and networking event at Dockside in Darling Harbour, Sydney, on 18 June. [ + ]
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 9 May 2014
South Korea eyes 700 MHz for safety; DARPA wants to deal with congestion; Town plans dispatch regionalisation; Military communications report.
[ + ]Comms Connect Melbourne 2014 - call for papers
If you're considering presenting a paper or workshop at Comms Connect Melbourne this year, the deadline is rapidly approaching. [ + ]
KORE Wireless wins CeBIT Business Award
KORE Wireless has been presented with the CeBIT Australia Business Award for Service Distinction at the CeBIT Gala Dinner and Awards night. [ + ]
National Instruments’ developer days in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland
A conference series will assist local engineers and scientists increase proficiency with National Instruments LabVIEW for application development. [ + ]
Motorola's headset computer wins bronze in the Edison Awards
Motorola Solutions has been recognised with a Bronze Edison Award for its HC1 hands-free enterprise mobile headset computer. [ + ]
Crane control radio interferes with licensed user
Radio Spectrum Management has reminded operators of the need to obtain proper licences in order to avoid the possibility of harmful interference. [ + ]
