Industry News
Nokia drone system employed for Belgian first responders
Nokia has announced a contract with Belgian telecom operator Citymesh to supply its Nokia Drone Networks platform with 70 drone-in-a-box (DiaB) units. [ + ]
Sepura adds to its senior management team
Two key new senior roles have been announced by critical communications supplier Sepura, which has been focused on strengthening its management team. [ + ]
Telstra joins Comms Connect Melbourne as Innovation Partner
Telstra has joined Comms Connect Melbourne 2023 as an Innovation Partner and will be showcasing the latest technology around mission-critical communications at the event. [ + ]
Tech Workshops added to Comms Connect NZ program
Three pre-conference workshops have been added to the Comms Connect NZ agenda. [ + ]
Twisted fields discovered around mysterious fast radio burst
The Parkes telescope in Australia has been used by an international team of researchers investigating the origin of Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs). [ + ]
Nokia to deploy 5G-ready network in Algeria and Tunisia
Nokia has been selected by Ooredoo Group to upgrade its existing radio access networks (RAN), as well as to deploy new sites in Algeria and Tunisia. [ + ]
AST SpaceMobile achieves space-based voice calls
AST SpaceMobile has announced the completion of two-way voice calls made to everyday unmodified smartphones using the company's BlueWalker 3 satellite. [ + ]
German court rules in favour of Hytera in Motorola patent infringement case
The Court of Appeals Düsseldorf has ruled in favour of Hytera Communications Corporation Limited and its subsidiary HMF in patent infringement proceedings. [ + ]
Australian drone technology takes flight globally
Aerologix is releasing its automated flight path technology globally, which will soon include additional communication features for potential uses in disaster management. [ + ]
ARCIA Sydney conference to discuss PSMB updates
ARCIA's upcoming conference will feature discussion of the Australian Government's latest progress regarding a Public Safety Mobile Broadband capability. [ + ]
The 5G future — exploring the potential for standalone networks
A panel of tech and telco experts will discuss the future of 5G standalone networks during the coming Comms Connect NZ conference. [ + ]
Govt acquires ownership interest in CEA Technologies
The Australian Government has entered into an agreement to acquire an ownership interest in Australian defence radar systems manufacturer CEA Technologies. [ + ]
Reminder: changes to 800 MHz trunked spectrum
If you or your clients have trunked radio systems operating on the 800 MHz spectrum (Motorola, Tetra or GE format), then they must change frequencies. [ + ]
Emergency Management Otago, Smart Christchurch join a full Comms Connect NZ program
The conference program has been boosted with two presentations focusing on resilience and warning systems in the face of natural disasters. [ + ]
Communication Support Vehicle donated to Paris Fire Brigade
Eutelsat Communications has made a donation to the Paris Fire Brigade, equipping a Communication Support Vehicle with the latest in connectivity infrastructure. [ + ]
