Industry News
UK, South Korea team up for 5G transport tech
A £2.4 million project will test how 5G can deliver augmented reality and mixed reality content on the Seoul Metro system, with the Glasgow subway to follow. [ + ]
5G PPP architecture white paper Revision 3.0 released
The 5G Architecture Working Group's white paper aims to capture novel trends and key technological enablers for the realisation of 5G architecture. [ + ]
EENA releases public safety directory
The European Emergency Number Association has released its latest Who is Who Handbook, listing more than 85 entities involved in the European public safety sector. [ + ]
Verizon, Ericsson conduct cloud-native trial
Verizon and Ericsson have introduced cloud-native, container-based technology onto the core of Verizon's active network during a proof-of-concept trial. [ + ]
Telecom trio announce data session on commercial 5G modem
T-Mobile, Qualcomm Technologies and Ericsson have achieved what they claim to be the world's first low-band 5G data session on a commercial 5G modem. [ + ]
Hytera to extend TETRA network of Peru's national police
Hytera Group Peru has won a contract to maintain and improve the Peruvian National Police's TETRA network for the next three years. [ + ]
Don't miss ARCIA's Brisbane conference, workshops, dinner
Don't delay — time is running out to register for ARCIA's 'Future trends in communications' conference, workshop and dinner event in Brisbane on 25 July. [ + ]
Codan wins contract for tactical comms network in Africa
Codan Communications has won a $15 million contract with an undisclosed East African government department to supply a tactical communications network. [ + ]
Sheriffs use Samsung smartphones for comms, cameras
For Kit Carson County Sheriff's Office deputies, the Samsung Galaxy S9 serves as a communications device, a body-worn camera and an evidence-collecting tool. [ + ]
India's TRAI issues consultation paper on railway radio
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is calling for comments on Indian Railways' proposal for an ultrahigh-speed, LTE-based safety comms solution. [ + ]
Canberra hails 700-plus black spot base stations
The $380 million regional Mobile Black Spot Program has passed a significant milestone, with more than 700 new or improved base stations now operational. [ + ]
5G workshop focused on including verticals
The second 5G-Vertical User Workshop, held 9–10 July in Rome, aimed to help vertical industries become part of the standardisation process. [ + ]
EENA releases AML report card
A report issued by the European Emergency Number Association details Advanced Mobile Location deployments around the globe. [ + ]
Motorola Solutions acquires mobile video firm WatchGuard
Motorola Solutions continues the expansion of its public safety portfolio through the acquisition of WatchGuard, a provider of video, camera and data systems. [ + ]
Advantech, Pacific Automation partner for Industrial IoT
Advantech has announced a partnership with electrical and electronic solutions provider Pacific Automation, aimed at Industrial IoT markets. [ + ]
