Industry News
Using 5G to make city streets safer
Verizon is working with Mcity at the University of Michigan to advance transportation safety and shape the future of autonomous vehicles and smart cities using 5G. [ + ]
New station to support space communciations
A new laser and optical communications lab, installed by ANU, is set to develop technologies that can help send secure, high-bandwidth data to and from space. [ + ]
AMSA seeks input on radio, navigation changes
AMSA is calling for feedback on proposed changes that would enable more operators to provide mobile satellite services within the GMDSS. [ + ]
Phone jamming trial begins at Goulburn Correctional Centre
A mobile phone jamming trial is underway in Goulburn's High Risk Management Correctional Centre 2, in the hopes of disabling contraband mobile phones. [ + ]
Fleet raises $10m to deliver IoT to remote industries
Fleet Space Technologies is set to expand its global constellation of nanosatellites, delivering IoT connectivity to remote industries, after raising $10m. [ + ]
DAMM names Stuart Will as new Regional Sales Director
Digital radio infrastructure provider DAMM has named Stuart Will as its new Regional Sales Director, starting September 2019. [ + ]
Vertel names Tony Hudson as new commercial director
Vertel has appointed Tony Hudson as its new commercial director to lead the company's sales, marketing and customer experience teams. [ + ]
Bittium to deliver radio systems to Estonian Defence Forces
Bittium is set to provide its Tough SDR radios and Tactical Wireless IP Network to the Estonian Defence Forces after winning a purchase order for the technology. [ + ]
FrazerLab to commercialise DST radar technology
The DST is set to commercialise its technology under a new agreement with SA start-up FrazerLab, to help bring in the next generation of high-frequency radar. [ + ]
Airbus communications technology secures G7 Summit
Airbus's communications technology helped ensure government officials' safety at this year's G7 Summit in Biarritz, France. [ + ]
5G live streaming to help improve motor racing experiences
Samsung Electronics and SK Telecom have successfully demonstrated that 5G can be used to improve spectators' motor racing experiences. [ + ]
ACMA updates class licences
Class licensing arrangements have been updated to support new technology applications and bring Australia in line with international arrangements. [ + ]
ALDB GmbH joins TCCA
German TETRA network operator ALDB GmbH has become a member of TCCA. [ + ]
Comms partnership to fuel Australia's space sector
Speedcast and the Australian Space Agency have teamed up to boost the country's space sector and accelerate satellite research and development. [ + ]
Airbus and STC Specialized secure millions' safety at Hajj
Airbus's radio and automated vehicle location technology helped protect around 1.8 million Muslims during this year's Hajj pilgrimage. [ + ]
