Industry News
Interoperability certification highlighted in white paper
The TCCA paper covers what is required for certification of mission-critical broadband solutions, appraises current developments and outlines the next steps. [ + ]
The Netherlands' C2000 TETRA upgrade a success
The Netherlands' new C2000 TETRA emergency service communications network is now operational, following a successful migration from the old system overnight on 27/28 January. [ + ]
VIDEO: How FirstNet's deployables assist public safety
FirstNet can call on a fleet of 72 wheeled deployables plus three flying cells on wheels and one aerostat. [ + ]
ACMA seeks input on 6 GHz EME issues
The ACMA wants to hear from industry concerning EME rules for devices used near the head or body and operating above 6 GHz. [ + ]
Rohde & Schwarz, Leidos team for US aviation project
Leidos has chosen Rohde & Schwarz USA to provide the voice communications system for the Federal Aviation Administration's Future Flight Services Program. [ + ]
Simoco opens Centre of Innovation in Melbourne
The interactive centre will give customers and partners the ability to examine and demonstrate real-world scenarios using Simoco solutions. [ + ]
TCCA, 450A sign critical communications MoU
The memorandum of understanding formalises cooperation between TCCA and the 450 MHz Alliance in the field of mission-critical mobile broadband communications. [ + ]
ETSI appoints AI group leaders
Alex Leadbeater from British Telecom has been appointed chair of ETSI's recently formed Industry Specification Group on Securing Artificial Intelligence. [ + ]
FCC appoints four 3.5 GHz SAS Administrators
CommScope, Federated Wireless, Google and Sony have been approved as Spectrum Access System administrators for 3.5 GHz broadband connectivity and 5G in the US. [ + ]
Finland chooses R&S for air traffic control comms
Air Navigation Services Finland has selected the Rohde & Schwarz VCS-4G voice communications system for its Helsinki Area Traffic Control Centre. [ + ]
PSCE Paris meeting wrap-up report available
The Public Safety Communication Europe December meeting brought together more than 100 participants from 15 countries. [ + ]
US firm raises $175m for 3D geolocation services
NextNav will use the funds to deploy its Metropolitan Beacon System 'Z service' geolocation platform across major urban markets in the US. [ + ]
Motorola Solutions reveals 900 MHz private broadband solution
Motorola Solutions has announced ongoing development of a 900 MHz private broadband solution for critical infrastructure entities in the US. [ + ]
Keysight wins BIG Innovation Award for test suite
Keysight Technologies has been named the organisational winner of the 2020 BIG Innovation Awards for its PathWave Test 2020 product. [ + ]
PSCE, GSMA release IoT communications reports
Two new reports jointly produced by PSCE and GSMA cover IoT communications concepts and technical analysis of service levels. [ + ]