Industry News
Comms Connect 2013: papers deadline today
Organisers have had a tremendous response to their call for papers for Comms Connect 2013, but it’s not too late for you to join in. [ + ]
Electricity’s brave new world
The CSIRO predicts that in 2050, our homes and businesses could be powered by more than 20 different energy sources and technologies. [ + ]
Let the games begin
Hytera DMR radios will be used at the third-largest sporting carnival in the world, the World Police & Fire Games in Belfast. [ + ]
NSW Telco’s prequalification scheme
The NSW government has announced ITS2573, a prequalification scheme for procurement of telco equipment and services. [ + ]
Airwave appointed to NSW GRN
From 1 August 2013, Airwave Solutions will take over the management of the NSW Government Radio Network. [ + ]
CDMA leader wins IEEE medal
Dr Irwin Mark Jacobs, co-founder of Qualcomm, has been awarded the 2013 IEEE Medal of Honour. [ + ]
Telstra’s 1500th 4G base station
Telco plans to extend 4G coverage from 40 to 66% of Australia’s population by the end of June. [ + ]
Glyn to distribute Antenova
Antenova M2M has appointed Glyn High-Tech Distribution as its distributor in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Comms Connect 2013 - last chance for papers
The 31 May ‘call for papers’ deadline for Comms Connect 2013 is rapidly approaching. Don’t miss out! [ + ]
LMR market worth $2.6 billion
New study says the global licensed mobile radio infrastructure and system integration market is worth $2.6 billion. [ + ]
Glyn opens Christchurch office
Components distributor Glyn has opened its Christchurch office and appointed a new business development manager. [ + ]
Global Navigation Satellite System commissioned
The Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) robotic calibration facility is the only one of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. [ + ]
Kordia joins Downer EDI for northern NSW NBN
NBN work will involve design of the optical fibre network to each business or home premises. [ + ]
Government extends satphone subsidy
The federal government will provide $2.5 million to extend the Satellite Phone Subsidy Scheme. [ + ]
Latest GPS satellite launched
The GPS IIF-4 satellite has been launched from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. [ + ]
