Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
ALDB GmbH joins TCCA
German TETRA network operator ALDB GmbH has become a member of TCCA. [ + ]
ACMA updates class licences
Class licensing arrangements have been updated to support new technology applications and bring Australia in line with international arrangements. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Con Balaskas takes over as Motorola Solutions' MD A/NZ
Con Balaskas has replaced Steve Crutchfield as Motorola Solutions' Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Zetron joins Mission Critical Alliance
Zetron has joined the L3Harris Technologies Mission Critical Alliance to help further its mission to improve technology, its compatibility and security. [ + ]
NZ Network-Enabled Army project to enter phase two in 2019
NZ's army is set to gain new intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities during phase two of the Network-Enabled Army project. [ + ]
SBAS could help Australian economy locate $6bn over 30 years
A new precise satellite positioning system could deliver more than $6 billion to the Australian economy over the next 30 years, a national trial has shown. [ + ]
ACMA proposes amendments to EME arrangements
The ACMA is consulting with industry on proposed amendments to electromagnetic energy arrangements to ensure requirements are appropriate for 5G equipment. [ + ]
NEC wins major telco microwave contract
NEC Australia has won a $15 million contract to supply microwave radio equipment and professional services for an undisclosed Australian T1 mobile operator. [ + ]
Siemens Mobility selects Softil for next-gen LTE-R
Siemens Mobility and Softil will work together on a range of next-generation communications solutions for use in LTE-Railway and MCPTT metro transport. [ + ]
Moscow gets pilot 5G zone
Ericsson and Tele2 have launched what they claim is Russia's first 5G zone, via Tele2's commercial network in central Moscow. [ + ]
FirstNet passes 750,000 connections
More than 750,000 connections in almost 9000 agencies across 650 US markets have signed up to FirstNet. [ + ]
