Industry News
Babcock, IAI collaborate on remotely piloted aircraft applications
Babcock and IAI are planning to undertake a series of in-country demonstrations of two of IAI's unmanned aerial systems, the WanderB-VTOL and ThunderB-VTOL, this year. [ + ]
Last chance to book for ARCIA's Perth conference and dinner
The conference, to be held on 22 March at the Aloft Perth Hotel, will be the first critical comms-focused event to be held in WA in several years. [ + ]
Investigation begins into Sydney Trains comms outage
Sydney Trains is set to launch a full investigation into the failure of its digital radio system, which caused the network to be shut down for over an hour on 8 March. [ + ]
Telstra and Ericsson complete 100 km 5G data call
The long-range 5G data call, said to be a world first, was made possible through a new software feature that extends the maximum cell range from 15 km out to 100 km. [ + ]
Vocus Satellite – Starlink connects Sydney's Northern Beaches
The low Earth orbit satellite technology is being used by Northern Beaches Council as part of its day-to-day active connectivity for community sites. [ + ]
Key 6G advances for Nokia, DOCOMO and NTT
The AI–native air interface and sub-THz spectrum are both critical research topics that Nokia, DOCOMO and NTT are exploring for future 6G networks. [ + ]
Honeywell to deliver comms system for Auckland's City Rail Link
Honeywell is working with The Link Alliance to install an integrated control system and communications system for Auckland's City Rail Link project. [ + ]
Inmarsat launches sixth-generation comms satellite
Inmarsat's I-6 F2 satellite took off on 17 February at 10.59 EST from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. [ + ]
ARCIA to hold conference and networking dinner in Perth
ARCIA is getting the critical communications community back together for a one-day conference in Perth on Wednesday, 22 March 2023. [ + ]
Zetron completes acquisition of GeoConex Corporation
Headquartered in Tennessee, USA, GeoConex has been a Zetron business partner since 2009. [ + ]
Entries open for disaster preparedness awards
The SAFE STEPS D-Tech Awards aim to find, fund and support technology solutions that save lives before, during or after natural disaster events. [ + ]
Comms Connect NZ heads back to Christchurch
Following a very successful event in 2022, Comms Connect NZ is heading back to Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch from 13–14 June this year. [ + ]
Satellite connectivity at Qld evacuation centres
The $37.1 million STAND program has seen the successful rollout of NBN Co Sky Muster satellite services at 62 evacuation centres across much of Queensland. [ + ]
Ventia to support Defence High Frequency Communication System
The new system will provide Australian and allied armed forces with the ability to securely communicate using voice and data from almost any location across the globe. [ + ]
Satellite-enabled 5G backhaul demoed in Middle East
SES and du say they have demonstrated the first satellite-enabled 5G backhaul in the Middle East utilising SES's medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellites. [ + ]
