Industry News
Mini satellite tests Australia's communication tech capabilities
The M2 Pathfinder, recently launched on behalf of the RAAF and UNSW, will help inform future satellite design for the Australian Defence Force. [ + ]
EMC Technologies gains CISPR 35/EN 55035 accreditation
EMC Technologies' Melbourne and Sydney Laboratories have recently achieved NATA accreditation for the EN 55035 and CISPR 35 standards. [ + ]
Clearbox wins Defence SATCOM contract
Clearbox Systems will design an Aggregated Monitoring and Control System to provide remote, centralised operation of the Department of Defence's SATCOM assets. [ + ]
Greek coast guard overhauls its comms technology
A system based on Frequentis's MarTRX product suite integrated workflow optimisation tool will help the coast guard in its search and rescue operations. [ + ]
Mexico police overhaul critical communications infrastructure
Many of Mexico City's 46,000 officers will soon be using the latest Sepura TETRA radios for mission-critical operations. [ + ]
BAI Communications appoints Chief Strategy Officer
Justin Berger will be responsible for developing BAI Communications' 2025 strategy to become a global provider of neutral 5G host solutions. [ + ]
CommScope Wi-Fi 6 for New Zealand schools
CommScope has been chosen by New Zealand's Ministry of Education to deploy up to 38,000 Wi-Fi 6 access points and 12,000 switches across 2500 schools. [ + ]
High-altitude balloon carries sensors, comms
Department of Defence trials aim to demonstrate an ability to quickly send sensors and communications equipment into the stratosphere. [ + ]
New GRN site goes live on the NSW Central Coast
The NSW Telco Authority continues to expand the government radio network, with a new site activated at Wyong Creek on the NSW Central Coast. [ + ]
Australia ranked 12th for 5G deployment, says OMDIA
The 5G Market Progress Assessment analysed 22 countries according to various 5G market metrics. [ + ]
New Zealand cancels 3.5 GHz 5G auction
Plans for an auction for short-term, early access rights in the 3.5 GHz band for 5G services have been shelved, to be replaced by a direct allocation process. [ + ]
Auria Wireless to supply P25 for CSE Crosscom mining client
Auria's P25 digital radio network technology will be deployed by a mining company with activities in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. [ + ]
Huge dynamic spectrum refarming project in India
Nokia and Vodafone Idea have completed the first phase of what they claim is the world's largest deployment of dynamic spectrum refarming. [ + ]
BAI Communications appoints Peter Knott as COO
Knott will lead the broadcast and telecommunications service provider's core business operations, including network strategy, service integrity and HSE. [ + ]
Mauritius Metro Express employs Sepura TETRA
Consort Digital worked with Sepura and DAMM to implement a TETRA voice and data solution for Mauritius's new metro line. [ + ]