Industry News
Autonomous anti-jamming for US SATCOM program
Boeing has demonstrated autonomous technology that can successfully prevent jamming attempts on US Department of Defense satellite communications (SATCOM). [ + ]
US Space Force successfully launches sixth GPS III satellite
GPS III SV06 will augment the US Space Force's current GPS constellation, comprising 31 operational spacecraft operating in medium Earth orbit (MEO). [ + ]
Digicel Pacific bolsters coverage across PNG
Support from SES comes after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in September caused damage to multiple PNG cable systems, resulting in large disruption to data services across the country. [ + ]
Outcome of Motorola's copyright case against Hytera
The Federal Court of Australia determined that certain Hytera digital mobile radio (DMR) products infringe Motorola Solutions' Australian patent. [ + ]
Nokia to explore 5G network slicing in Dubai
Nokia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nedaa, the security network provider of the Dubai Government, to explore opportunities to upgrade Nedaa's telecommunications network. [ + ]
Multiband operational receiver designed for 5G NR
Researchers have developed an ultrawide-band receiver based on a harmonic-selection technique, in order to improve the operational bandwidth of 5G networks. [ + ]
Comms funding boost for NSW rescue volunteers
Government funding for the Volunteer Rescue Association of NSW will overhaul the association's radio network to bring it into line with other emergency services. [ + ]
Motorola Solutions announces Rave Mobile Safety acquisition
Rave Mobile Safety is a leader in mass notification and incident management that helps organisations and public safety agencies communicate and collaborate during emergencies. [ + ]
MoU set to benefit the public safety community
The Centre for Disaster Management and Public Safety, established in 2014 at The University of Melbourne, has announced a memorandum of understanding with British APCO. [ + ]
W-band project for better data transmission in satellite comms
Project partners are developing an integrated active W-band receive front-end that will enable extremely high data rates or long-distance data transmission. [ + ]
Environmental monitoring in remote areas with LoRaWAN
Researchers have developed a wireless solution to observe environmental conditions in areas that lack reliable networks — which could pave the way for remote detection of bushfires and other potentially damaging scenarios. [ + ]
Telstra makes 5G data call with Ericsson Cloud RAN technology
The milestone is the first time Ericsson's Cloud RAN Radio Access Network virtualisation technology has been trialled in a commercial network in the Southern Hemisphere. [ + ]
Specialist telecoms training academy Wray Castle joins TCCA
Telecoms training academy Wray Castle has announced its membership of TCCA, the global representative organisation for the critical communications sector. [ + ]
Optus and Ericsson unveil energy-efficient RAN site
Optus has announced the deployment of Australia's latest energy-efficient radio access network (RAN) site at the company's Moorebank site in Sydney. [ + ]
Comms Connect: key 2023 dates for live and virtual events
The team at Comms Connect have announced 2023 dates for their live events in Christchurch and Melbourne, as well as the first of their virtual training courses for the year. [ + ]