Industry News
R&S to supply comms for Cape-class patrol boats
The equipment will include Rohde & Schwarz's Naval Integrated Communications System with multilayer security and secure V/UHF and HF. [ + ]
Airbus hybrid tech for China's Jinan Airport
The upgrade to the existing Airbus TETRA system will help simplify the site's operations and provide extended network coverage. [ + ]
3GPP announces Release 16 completion
Release 16 has been completed, with the Stage 3 freeze and the ASN.1 and OpenAPI specification freeze being approved. [ + ]
R&S radios for upgraded RAAF air-ground-air voice link
Rohde & Schwarz will supply CERTIUM Radios, a CERTIUM VCS-4G voice communications system and CERTIUM management systems for 12 RAAF ATC facilities. [ + ]
Poor connectivity is hindering IoT's adoption in mining
Demand for IoT in mining is increasing, but poor connectivity is affecting the reliable collection of data, according to new research. [ + ]
RFI, Syntony-GNSS partner for underground positioning
RFI Technology Solutions is partnering with Syntony-GNSS to address GNSS positioning, navigation and timing solutions for underground infrastructure. [ + ]
Finland's Codea joins TCCA
Codea's software is used by rescue services, hospitals and private ambulance companies for navigation and for the handling of emergency missions. [ + ]
Global 5G connections surge during COVID-19
5G has confirmed its status as the fastest-growing wireless cellular technology, with connections increasing by 308.66% this year. [ + ]
Webinar: Mission-critical product certification
GCF and TCCA will provide an update on 2 July on progress made so far by the Joint Task Force for mission-critical product certification. [ + ]
Internet of Things Alliance appoints new Chair
The AllThingsEncrypted Co-Founder brings with him more than 25 years' experience in the telecommunications sector. [ + ]
PSCR to hold online conference in July
PSCR 2020: The Digital Experience will give public safety practitioners the chance to have input into how their communications devices are developed. [ + ]
Royal Commission calls for communications input
The Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements has invited input on emergency services communications and other topics. [ + ]
FirstNet Board approves US$218m network upgrade
The upgrades will set the FirstNet network core on the path to 5G and will expand the fleet of deployable assets. [ + ]
EE, Nokia to trial 4G LTE air-to-ground network
EE has signed an agreement with Nokia to build a nationwide 4G LTE air-to-ground network for the UK's Emergency Services Network. [ + ]
UK airport overhauls its voice comms system
The Leeds Bradford Airport will install the Freqentis VCS 3020X as it expands to accommodate 3 million extra passengers by 2030. [ + ]
