Industry News
MCOP progress on show at CCW
Progress on the Mission Critical Open Platform (MCOP) collaborative project will be demonstrated live at Critical Communications World (CCW) in Berlin. [ + ]
Smartphones put to use in Locked Shields
Finnish company Bittium showed off its Tough Mobile smartphone during the world's largest international live-fire cyber defence exercise. [ + ]
Canberra begins rural telecoms review
A committee has been established for the next review of telecommunications services in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia. [ + ]
Nokia, SFR make 3.5 GHz 5G NR call
Nokia and French telco SFR have successfully conducted a 5G call using the 3GPP-compliant 5G New Radio standard on the 3.5 GHz band. [ + ]
Military HF gaining ground in Europe
Military HF systems are experiencing a resurgence due to concerns about the degrading of other communications modes in times of conflict. [ + ]
Everbridge snaps up UMS
Everbridge has acquired Norwegian firm Unified Messaging Systems to expand its business internationally and attract national governments as customers. [ + ]
Vertel, Nuage team for critical SD-WAN markets
Vertel and Nuage Networks will team up to launch SD-WAN services for Vertel's government, enterprise and service provider customers. [ + ]
Hytera showcases range in Latin America
China's Hytera has showcased its PMR-LTE convergence and emergency response solutions at Mexico's Expo Seguridad 2018. [ + ]
Comms boost for WA volunteer marine rescue
Funding from the WA Government will provide new radio communications infrastructure for the state's Volunteer Marine Rescue Service (VMRS). [ + ]
L3 to supply communications systems for Aus Navy ships
Lurssen Australia, the prime contractor for the design and build, awarded the contract to L3 which will see the creation of 28 jobs in Australia. [ + ]
Telstra switches on 400th mobile base station
The switch-on is the latest of the 867 base stations that will be delivered, providing rural Australians with access to next-generation mobile communications. [ + ]
NZ spectrum management rights due for renewal
The management rights in the 1800 and 2100 MHz bands will be expiring on 31 March 2021. [ + ]
Rethink urged on US 3.5 GHz licence areas
In a joint submission, two industry associations have proposed a way of simplifying the coming 3.5 GHz auction. [ + ]
Remote NT receives telecommunications upgrade
An investment of $14 million will be made by the NT Government to improve telecommunications services in rural and remote areas. [ + ]
Growing demand in wireless data radio modem market
A new report by ResearchAndMarkets.com suggests that the wireless data radio modem market could reach US$724.1 million by 2023. [ + ]
