Industry News
Inmarsat Iris program begins implementation phase
An Inmarsat program aiming to modernise European air traffic management has just entered the implementation phase. [ + ]
PrioCom joins TCCA
Dutch critical communications virtual mobile network operator (MVNO) PrioCom has announced that it has recently joined TCCA. [ + ]
NWAS NHS Trust selects Motorola TETRA pagers
The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust will roll out Motorola Solutions TETRA two-way pagers to modernise its network for first responders. [ + ]
LTE-over-satellite system developed by Lockheed Martin
The system is designed to provide connectivity to remote regions — including areas without mobile phone coverage and boats offshore — or during natural disasters. [ + ]
New JORN HF receiver 'swallows the spectrum'
Australian defence scientists have developed 'common aperture' receiver technology that will improve the performance of the Jindalee Operational Radar Network. [ + ]
New CTO for Motorola
A new chief technology officer has just been appointed at Motorola Solutions. [ + ]
First 5G driverless car tested in NZ
The first 5G-connected driverless car in New Zealand has undergone testing on Auckland streets. [ + ]
Industry accredited training: antennas and multi-coupling
The one-day session in Perth on 28 March, run by ARCIA, will provide targeted training for industry professionals. [ + ]
Motorola Solutions acquires dispatch specialist Avtec
The acquisition expands Motorola Solutions' public safety and commercial portfolios for its LMR and broadband customers. [ + ]
UK police adopt Sepura TETRA
Sepura SC2 Series TETRA terminals have been adopted by the UK Metropolitan Police Service as part of a force-wide upgrade. [ + ]
MCOP project confirms multivendor support
Sonim has joined Bittium in successfully demonstrating device integration with the Mission Critical Open Platform project. [ + ]
First OneWeb satellite launched by Arianespace
Arianespace has successfully undertaken the first of 21 satellite launches for the OneWeb constellation. [ + ]
Australia #3 for 5G leadership
The 5G Country Leadership Index has just been released, identifying South Korea as number one. [ + ]
NZ spectrum auctioned for 5G in 2020
5G is on track for 2020 in New Zealand, with the first allocation of spectrum to be the 3.5 GHz band. [ + ]
NZ Army to deploy Harris tactical comms network
The New Zealand Army has contracted Harris Defence Australia to supply its tactical communications network. [ + ]
