Codan Radio Communications has announced the opening of an office in Dubai to support the demand and growth for HF and LMR equipment in these regions. [ + ]

L-com has reached a distribution partnership agreement with Rojone to sell its wireless connectivity products throughout Australia. [ + ]

An agreement between Zetron and Cassidian Communications aims to provide solutions that integrate console systems with radio network infrastructure for North American customers. [ + ]

A weekly round-up of critical communications and public safety radio for Friday, 25 October 2013.

APCO Australasia, in partnership with Tait Communications, will hold a seminar in Brisbane on Wednesday 13 November on the topic of change management in the industry. [ + ]

In a newsletter to the marine radio community, ACMA has reiterated that it has no plans to change the designated uses of the 27 MHz band. ACMA does say, however, that in many places 27 MHz is not monitored by the relevant state authorities or approved marine volunteer organisations, and most infrastructure funding is being directed to VHF radio installations. ACMA says that it recommends that if you use 27 MHz radios on the water, you should check if and when your local volunteer organisation listens on that band. [ + ]

Nominations are closing soon for the 2013 Industry Excellence Awards, so ARCIA is inviting you to submit your nominations by 6 November. [ + ]

Cassidian will supply 100 TETRA base stations and two DXT3 TETRA switches to the largest TETRA network in Asia. [ + ]

The official inquiry into the devastating January 2013 bushfires in Tasmania has recommended improvements to the state's emergency radio communications system. [ + ]

A weekly round-up of critical communications and public safety radio news for Friday, 18 October 2013.

Australian and New Zealand police commissioners have renewed calls for 20 MHz of the 700 MHz band to be allocated for use by emergency services agencies. [ + ]

Perth-based Barrett Communications exhibited at the AiDEX international humanitarian and aid industry event in Brussels. [ + ]

Industry representatives gathered in Sydney recently for ACMA's Radcomms conference, and the presentations are now available online. [ + ]

ACMA has released a report into the use of multiple communication services by Australian businesses. [ + ]

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has appointed BAI to provide dedicated project management services in support of its operational communications equipment rollout. [ + ]