Vertel may be the first independent wireless carrier to gain MEF compliance. [ + ]

Sepura’s STProtect system has provided location positioning and monitoring for workers at the Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport in France. [ + ]

Laird Technologies has signed a distribution agreement with Air Computers. [ + ]

The NBN fixed wireless network plans to cover around 3500 premises across Rockhampton and Central Highlands. [ + ]

Rural and remote communities are a step closer to receiving the NBN with an initial $280 million investment to provide ground equipment for the long-term satellite service. [ + ]

The first two ‘SPY’ radar array faces have arrived in Adelaide, SA. [ + ]

Aeroflex has donated AU$2.3 million worth of test equipment to the University College London. [ + ]

The deadline for abstract submissions for this year’s RadioComms Connect event is arriving fast. Papers need to be submitted before the end of July. [ + ]

Madison Technologies has acquired Test Equipment Solutions, which distributes test, measurement and calbration products. [ + ]

C4i has signed a $2.2m Priority Industry Capability grant with the Australian DMO. [ + ]

Radio emissions have been detected from HLX-1, an intermediate mass black hole by University of Sydney scientists. [ + ]

ComGroup has relocated to modern offices in the same suburb of Belmont in Western Australia. [ + ]

Hytera has launched a DMR microsite that covers the latest in DMR technology and the company’s products. [ + ]

Fujian Bei Feng Telecom Technology Co Ltd (China) is DMR Association’s newest Category 1 member. [ + ]

The Simoco Xd DMR range will include enhanced audio, data over voice and higher capacity with no distributions to the transition process. [ + ]