Industry News
Honeywell to deliver comms system for Auckland's City Rail Link
Honeywell is working with The Link Alliance to install an integrated control system and communications system for Auckland's City Rail Link project. [ + ]
Inmarsat launches sixth-generation comms satellite
Inmarsat's I-6 F2 satellite took off on 17 February at 10.59 EST from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. [ + ]
ARCIA to hold conference and networking dinner in Perth
ARCIA is getting the critical communications community back together for a one-day conference in Perth on Wednesday, 22 March 2023. [ + ]
Zetron completes acquisition of GeoConex Corporation
Headquartered in Tennessee, USA, GeoConex has been a Zetron business partner since 2009. [ + ]
Entries open for disaster preparedness awards
The SAFE STEPS D-Tech Awards aim to find, fund and support technology solutions that save lives before, during or after natural disaster events. [ + ]
Comms Connect NZ heads back to Christchurch
Following a very successful event in 2022, Comms Connect NZ is heading back to Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch from 13–14 June this year. [ + ]
Satellite connectivity at Qld evacuation centres
The $37.1 million STAND program has seen the successful rollout of NBN Co Sky Muster satellite services at 62 evacuation centres across much of Queensland. [ + ]
Ventia to support Defence High Frequency Communication System
The new system will provide Australian and allied armed forces with the ability to securely communicate using voice and data from almost any location across the globe. [ + ]
Satellite-enabled 5G backhaul demoed in Middle East
SES and du say they have demonstrated the first satellite-enabled 5G backhaul in the Middle East utilising SES's medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellites. [ + ]
Agreement to make NASA geospatial data more accessible
The agreement focuses on extending access to the broader global community of NASA's geospatial content for continued research and exploration. [ + ]
Entries open for International Critical Communication Awards
The winners will be announced during Critical Communications World in Helsinki in May. [ + ]
Vocus acquires private LTE/5G provider Challenge Networks
Vocus has signed a contract to acquire its long-time partner, Challenge Networks — a market leader in designing and deploying private mobile networks. [ + ]
Spark completes 5G standalone trial in NZ
The trial is part of the ongoing groundwork that Spark is undertaking to prepare for the rollout of a 5G SA network at scale in the future and explore the future benefits of 5G. [ + ]
Nokia tech to support Parisian metro rail project
The Nokia solutions include a multi-service IP/MPLS high-speed network to support all Grand Paris Express operational and maintenance requirements. [ + ]
Private 5G network for electric boat factory
Swedish telco Tele2 is providing X Shore with a private 5G network using Ericsson technology, enabling more efficient and flexible production processes. [ + ]