New study says the global licensed mobile radio infrastructure and system integration market is worth $2.6 billion. [ + ]

Components distributor Glyn has opened its Christchurch office and appointed a new business development manager. [ + ]

The Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) robotic calibration facility is the only one of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. [ + ]

NBN work will involve design of the optical fibre network to each business or home premises. [ + ]

The federal government will provide $2.5 million to extend the Satellite Phone Subsidy Scheme. [ + ]

The GPS IIF-4 satellite has been launched from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. [ + ]

The New Zealand government has released a discussion document on the auction of the 700 MHz band. [ + ]

Hytera’s SmartDispatch and mobile terminals improve security for the 120,000 inhabitants of Cachoeirinha. [ + ]

You’re invited to take part in Australia’s leading radio and communications conference and exhibition. [ + ]

An Australian communications company has been acquired by a global satellite giant. [ + ]

The federal government has raised almost $2 billion in an auction of spectrum in the 700 MHz and 2.5 GHz bands. [ + ]

Australian manufacturer GME shifts its assembly, R&D and sales operations to north-western Sydney. [ + ]

Utility, transportation and industrial markets are being offered Cassidian’s TETRA network solutions. [ + ]

The Victorian Country Fire Authority will spend $43m on a new Regional Radio Dispatch Service project. [ + ]

US Homeland Security is seeking accreditation services for labs participating in the P25 Compliance Assessment Program. [ + ]