Industry News
Tech partnership to take drones 'beyond the horizon'
Harvest Technology Group will bring network-optimised remote connectivity to Carbonix's fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones. [ + ]
BT opens new office and security operations centre in Sydney
BT, a provider of networking, security and network and IT infrastructure services to customers in 180 countries, has announced the opening of its new office in Sydney. [ + ]
Ghent fire brigade explores broadband communication
Airbus has provided its Tactilon Agnet communication and collaboration platform to the fire brigade of Ghent, in Belgium, for use on existing public broadband networks. [ + ]
NZ Govt keeps AM on the air in Northland
The government has announced a NZ$1.48 million package to fund the repair and replacement of three transmission masts in the northernmost area of the country. [ + ]
Project to map Australia's telecommunications resilience
The ANU-led project will engage stakeholders to develop a comprehensive risk and resilience profile of Australia's telecommunications sector. [ + ]
New algorithms to secure TETRA networks against cyber attacks
In order to adapt to potential cybersecurity attacks, ETSI has completed work on new algorithms designed to secure TETRA networks for at least the next 20 years. [ + ]
SmartSat CRC and NASA collaborate on astronaut emergency comms
Similar to distress beacons on Earth, the system will provide miniature low-power radio beacons mounted on space suits and lunar rover vehicles. [ + ]
Nokia and TPG Telecom hit 5G uplink speed of 2 Gbps
Nokia and TPG Telecom have hit a milestone 5G uplink speed of 2 Gbps during a live demonstration at the Nokia 5G Futures Lab in Sydney. [ + ]
NSW Connectivity Innovation Network funds pilot projects
The NSW Government's Connectivity Innovation Network has awarded $500,000 in grant funding for pilot projects aimed at solving critical connectivity challenges. [ + ]
Singapore extending 5G standalone coverage to sea
Maritime 5G coverage for Singapore's offshore southern coasts will reduce turnaround time and improve efficiency for ships coming in and out of the country. [ + ]
NZ's Public Safety Network reaches build phase
New Zealand Police Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed that a new digital communications network for emergency service workers will roll out from next year. [ + ]
Addressing atmospheric turbulence in optical communications
Researchers have found a way to avoid the need to use radio transmitters in critical communications, using new technology featuring super-fast optical lasers. [ + ]
Mikrolink preparing FIFA World Cup telecom infrastructure
Mikrolink will provide cutting-edge technology to enable high-efficiency and high-quality communication for the World Cup. [ + ]
New Zealand accelerates 5G rollout
The NZ Government is working with major telecommunications network operators in order to accelerate the rollout of 5G services across the country and improve rural connectivity. [ + ]
Registration closing soon for RadComms 2022
RadComms, the ACMA's biggest spectrum management event, is returning this month after a four-year hiatus, with the theme of Making Waves. [ + ]
