Industry News
Campaign to save AM radio in US cars
The campaign is being launched as some automakers have stripped AM radio out of certain vehicle models. [ + ]
New ETSI standard supports multimedia emergency comms
Next-generation core services allow citizens to utilise multimedia emergency communication (voice, photos, video, text) to contact the relevant emergency call centre. [ + ]
Ericsson and MUGLER enter private networks partnership
A broad range of industries in Germany are set to benefit from a new 5G private network partnership between Ericsson and European telco network provider MUGLER. [ + ]
Munich chooses TETRA for underground rail network
The 500,000th Sepura TETRA radio has been deployed in Germany, for use on the Munich city underground rail network. [ + ]
5G-oriented smart diamond mine unveiled in Botswana
Botswana-based mining company Debswana and Huawei have jointly announced their 5G-oriented smart diamond mine project, believed to be a world first. [ + ]
ARCIA Sundowner events coming to Adelaide and Brisbane
Sundowners are free events for ARCIA members, providing the opportunity to get to know the critical communications community over food and drinks. [ + ]
Lockheed Martin to deliver MILSATCOM system for Defence
Lockheed Martin has been selected by the Australian Government as the preferred bidder for Project JP9102, the Australian Defence Satellite Communications System. [ + ]
John Florenca named WA State Industry Professional of the Year
The former CEO of Omnitronics has been presented with ARCIA's WA State Professional of the Year Award for his contribution to the wireless communications industry. [ + ]
Lower Saxony police upgrade control centre comms
Local authorities in Lower Saxony have commissioned Frequentis to supply its multimedia communication solution 3020 LifeX. [ + ]
Nokia to deploy LTE private network in Chilean port terminal
The private wireless network will be based on the Nokia DAC platform and will use 4.9G LTE to deliver pervasive high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity. [ + ]
Inmarsat connects satellite to WA ground stations
Inmarsat has connected its I-6 F1 satellite to newly completed ground stations in Western Australia, as the company upgrades its communications availability in the APAC region. [ + ]
Phase shifter reduces signal loss in antenna systems
The phase shifter is a key enabling technology for advanced phased array antennas which are widely used in mobile base stations, satellites and radar systems. [ + ]
ACMA makes changes to radiocomms equipment regulation
In November 2022, the ACMA consulted on proposals to simplify and streamline radiocommunications equipment supply regulation. Several changes have now been announced. [ + ]
Zetron and Nokia partner on WA public transport comms
Zetron will work with Nokia to replace the existing analog radio infrastructure of the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia with a next-gen communications network. [ + ]
Newcrest to trial advanced 4G and 5G for safer mines
In partnership with Ericsson and Telstra Purple, Newcrest will deploy a private 4G LTE and 5G trial network in its underground operations at Cadia in coming months. [ + ]
