Industry News
FirstNet reaches 1 million connections milestone
Over 1m FirstNet connections are now in service across the US, supporting more than 10,000 public safety agencies and organisations, according to AT&T. [ + ]
Backhaul — January 2020
In 1995, million-dollar contracts were award for RAAF and RAN comms upgrades, while in 2009 Airwave had just launched its portfolio of products. [ + ]
APS Industrial secures Belden distribution agreement
APS Industrial has been appointed Australian distribution partner for networking solutions provider Belden, effective from 1 January 2020. [ + ]
Victoria's Metro trains to receive comms upgrades
Victoria's Metro Trains' X'Trapolis and Siemens fleets will soon receive wireless data recorders, allowing real-time monitoring of key train systems. [ + ]
Darwin linked into ORION's national network
Darwin has been linked into the national ORION digital radio network, expanding the system from its traditional eastern and southern states' base. [ + ]
Teltronic to supply Ceará with TETRA network
Teltronic is set to supply Ceará's emergency and public safety agencies with a new TETRA radio system after winning a state contract. [ + ]
PSCE conference addresses issues in public safety comms
Crisis responders and solution providers gathered at PSCE's conference this month to explore key issues in public safety communications. [ + ]
NZ workshops for those looking to become ARCs or AREs
New Zealanders looking to become an Approved Radio Certifier (ARC) or Engineer (ARE) can soon access workshops through Radio Spectrum Management. [ + ]
Nokia to test 5G network for automated rail operation
Nokia is set to test and deploy a standalone (SA) 5G system for automated rail operation in Hamburg, Germany, after winning a tender from Deutsche Bahn. [ + ]
Optus makes 5G data call over 2300 MHz spectrum
Optus has established an end-to-end 5G data call over its 2300 MHz spectrum, in what the company is calling a world first. [ + ]
UK opens applications for shared spectrum licences
Ofcom has begun accepting applications for its new shared spectrum licences, allowing small-scale operators to create their own wireless networks. [ + ]
Safe Work Australia issues reminder about working in heat
Extreme heat is an Australian summer staple, but working in heat can pose significant health and safety risks, Safe Work Australia warns. [ + ]
Thales and RMIT to collaborate on satellite positioning system
Thales and RMIT University are working to define a new generation of high-accuracy precise point positioning services under a joint research agreement. [ + ]
Triple-9 joins TCCA
Triple-9 has joined TCCA, giving it access to the latest technological developments, industry standards and insights into the needs of mobile professionals. [ + ]
NEMA takes over NZ's emergency management systems
NEMA has replaced NZ's Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management in a bid to improve the country's emergency management systems. [ + ]
