Industry News
Murus and Zetron team up on LMR/LTE research
Zetron and Murus Cybersecurity have partnered up to conduct LMR/LTE research funded by the Department of Homeland Security. [ + ]
NSW Telco Authority activates CCEP site in Chatswood
A 15-channel macro site installed in Chatswood is already handling more than 400 radio calls per day from first responders. [ + ]
GME supports drought fundraising campaign
GME will donate 10% of revenue from the sale of selected XRS products by 15 September to the Buy A Bale Drought Assistance campaign. [ + ]
Melbourne Hytera/Sepura office open day
An open day afternoon will be held at the newly combined Hytera/Sepura office in Melbourne on Friday, 17 August. [ + ]
Hytera helps with Lombok earthquake relief
Hytera has provided digital two-way radio, mobile radio and repeater equipment to help with earthquake relief operations in Lombok. [ + ]
Nextivity chooses RFI as distribution partner
Nextivity and RFI have signed a distribution agreement to improve poor cellular reception inside commercial buildings. [ + ]
US operations expanded by Omnitronics
Omnitronics has expanded its US operations to further support LMR dispatch and RoIP backhaul markets. [ + ]
Icom wins ABA100 award for LTE transceiver
An Australian Business Awards 2018 ABA100 has been awarded to Icom Australia. [ + ]
Hytera comms used in Laos dam rescue mission
Hytera is supporting rescue operations following the collapse of a hydroelectric dam in southern Laos. [ + ]
Global RAN basestation market to exceed US$26bn by 2023
It is predicted that the global Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment market will surpass US$26 billion in 2023. [ + ]
Broadcast-based public warning systems are best
Mobile phone broadcast-based public warning systems are the most effective solution for large group emergency notifications, according to a 5G Americas report. [ + ]
5G development role awarded to 5TONIC
A vital role in three EU-sponsored 5G development projects has been offered to the 5TONIC 5G co-creation laboratory in Madrid. [ + ]
Global LTE market share hits 39%
Worldwide LTE connections reached 3.2 billion at the end of March 2018, marking a 39% market share globally. [ + ]
Vodafone data deal helps Qantas pilots with EFBs
A new partnership between Vodafone and Qantas will see pilots provided with greater mobility and flexibility. [ + ]
NTT DOCOMO trials 5G in high-speed car
The world's first 28 GHz band compatible antenna has reached speeds of 8 Gbps in a 5G connected car. [ + ]