Industry News
W-band project for better data transmission in satellite comms
Project partners are developing an integrated active W-band receive front-end that will enable extremely high data rates or long-distance data transmission. [ + ]
Environmental monitoring in remote areas with LoRaWAN
Researchers have developed a wireless solution to observe environmental conditions in areas that lack reliable networks — which could pave the way for remote detection of bushfires and other potentially damaging scenarios. [ + ]
Telstra makes 5G data call with Ericsson Cloud RAN technology
The milestone is the first time Ericsson's Cloud RAN Radio Access Network virtualisation technology has been trialled in a commercial network in the Southern Hemisphere. [ + ]
Specialist telecoms training academy Wray Castle joins TCCA
Telecoms training academy Wray Castle has announced its membership of TCCA, the global representative organisation for the critical communications sector. [ + ]
Optus and Ericsson unveil energy-efficient RAN site
Optus has announced the deployment of Australia's latest energy-efficient radio access network (RAN) site at the company's Moorebank site in Sydney. [ + ]
Comms Connect: key 2023 dates for live and virtual events
The team at Comms Connect have announced 2023 dates for their live events in Christchurch and Melbourne, as well as the first of their virtual training courses for the year. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
