Industry News
ACMA publishes spectrum management discussion papers
An information paper and three consultations relate to reforms the ACMA says will modernise the legislative framework for spectrum management. [ + ]
100 satcom dishes installed on Rural Fire Service buildings
Satellite dishes to provide NBN connectivity have now been installed on 100 Rural Fire Service buildings across Australia under the $37.1 million STAND package. [ + ]
Motorola control room solution for Norwegian Health
Motorola Solutions has been awarded a contract by Helsetjenestens Driftsorganisasjon for Nødnett HF to provide a new CommandCentral control room solution. [ + ]
Denmark's Cibicom to get Nokia mission-critical LTE network
The project aims to ensure that key mission-critical services have access to secure connectivity, as well as to build preparedness for mass-volume IoT adoption. [ + ]
ETSI releases Middlebox Security Protocols specification
Middleboxes are vital for ever-faster networks that need performance management, and for resisting cyber attacks with defence that copes with encrypted traffic. [ + ]
Nokia and UTS announce 5G Innovation Lab
The facility will feature a state-of-the-art RF laboratory and a 5G showcase demonstration area, and connect directly to UTS's anechoic chamber. [ + ]
ARPANSA releases new RF safety standard
Australia has become one of the first countries in the world to update its RF safety standard based on new international guidelines. [ + ]
5G now deployed in 1336 cities worldwide
As of January 2021, more than 30% of the world's countries now have 5G availability, with networks increasing by 350% during the past year. [ + ]
Fixed-wireless firm to list on ASX
Founded in 2004, Swoop operates one of the largest fixed-wireless networks with 220 towers across all mainland states and has 110 staff. [ + ]
Private and mission-critical broadband tech training
The Australasian Critical Communications Forum and Wray Castle will conduct a training course on private and mission-critical broadband technologies. [ + ]
Major upgrade for French defence satcoms
Thales has been chosen by the French defence procurement agency to lead a second part of the ground segment of the Syracuse IV system for the French armed forces. [ + ]
Zetron wins $4m CFA command and control contract
Zetron has been awarded a $4 million contract by Victoria's Country Fire Authority for the supply of a new command and control system. [ + ]
Codan to acquire Domo Tactical Communications
Codan Limited has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in US-based company Domo Tactical Communications, for the sum of $114 million. [ + ]
BAI appoints Michael Tessler to board
Communications and cloud industry expert Michael Tessler joins BAI Communications' board to help drive the company's expansion strategy. [ + ]
Motorola to supply digital comms for the German Army
Motorola Solutions has been selected to be the main contractor to design and build a deployable, TETRA/LTE communications network for the German Armed Forces. [ + ]