Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Drones to aid Victoria Police's SAR efforts
Up to 70 specialist operators and at least 50 drones will assist police with communications and SAR capabilities. [ + ]
Backhaul — July 2019
In 1994, Telstra was offering HF direct dial solutions for remote communities, while in 2009 national proposals were being made to harmonise the 400 MHz band. [ + ]
ASD to reveal its history
A forthcoming book will tell the story of the Australian Signals Directorate, the country's most secretive intelligence and cybersecurity agency. [ + ]
Townsville's new Police Communications Centre opened
The centre is part of a virtualised Tripe Zero network, with Queensland's 13 police communications centres able to work independently and in collaboration. [ + ]
Leonardo partners with Alea for MC comms
The partnership has its eye on 5G broadband solutions for the public security and professional communications markets. [ + ]
Hytera releases mobile broadband white paper
The white paper provides deployment model recommendations and analysis, and encourages MNOs to work with end users. [ + ]
Norway's Nina Myren joins TCCA board
Myren, from the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection, takes the place of BDBOS's Barbara Held, who has stepped down after six years. [ + ]
Teltronic, Arsys to collaborate in the cloud
Teltronic and cloud computing services provider Arsys have signed an agreement to provide telecommunications services in Spain and Portugal. [ + ]
Inmarsat to provide high-speed broadband in the Arctic
Inmarsat will extend its GX satellite network to deliver high-speed broadband capacity for mobility segments in the Arctic region. [ + ]