Big data for big radio telescope
15 December, 2020A team preparing for the billion-dollar SKA radio telescope reached the shortlist for 'Nobel Prize of supercomputing'.
Nokia says 5G is up to 90% more energy efficient
09 December, 2020From research undertaken with Telefónica, Nokia has found that 5G networks are up to 90% more energy efficient per traffic unit than legacy networks.
Work underway on guide to 4G/5G MCX control rooms
02 December, 2020TCCA and PMeV – Netzwerk Sichere Kommunikation are to develop a guide for connecting control rooms to mission-critical services in 4G/5G networks.
ARPANSA adds $350K to WHO radio wave research
02 December, 2020The funding will aid the World Health Organization's research into the health impacts of radio waves, including those used in mobile telecommunications.
Defence calls for RF sensor tech for space test
02 December, 2020The federal government is seeking submissions to develop an innovative 'space qualified' RF sensor payload as part of the Space Capabilities priority area.
PSCE and GSA sign BroadGNSS agreement
27 November, 2020The agreement provides for a total budget of €3.6 million over 40 months to seek solutions to improve the capability of trustworthy information exchange.
Committee to examine communications in island territories
26 November, 2020An inquiry has been opened into comms infrastructure in Australia's external territories of Norfolk Island, Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
Canberra to bolster Australia’s radar capabilities
25 November, 2020The federal government has released the Enhanced active phased array and passive radar capability Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Plan.
Industry collaborators announced for 5G security project
19 November, 2020AMI, AT&T, CableLabs, Cisco, Dell, Intel, Keysight, MiTAC, Nokia, Palo Alto Networks and T-Mobile have been chosen by NCCoE for the 5G Cybersecurity Project.
Nokia, Elisa, Qualcomm claim 5G speed record
19 November, 2020In a test over Elisa's commercial 5G network in Finland, combined speeds from two devices hit 8 Gbps using mmWave spectrum.
High success rate in fifth MCX Plugtests
06 November, 2020The fifth ETSI MCX Plugtests sessions resulted in a highly successful interoperability rate of 95%, setting the scene for future implementations.
Spectrum allocations for 5G
05 November, 2020The federal government has begun the process to allocate spectrum in the 850/900 MHz bands to support deployment of 4G (and later 5G) mobile services.
Adapting to the COVID-19 world
03 November, 2020 by Corey WeirAs the COVID-19 pandemic persists, New Zealand's premier communications association is looking to improve its own communications, writes Corey Weir.
Recent disasters must be catalyst for change
02 November, 2020 by Hamish Duff, President, ARCIAThe past summer must be the catalyst to get everyone thinking and working together to solve public safety communications problems, says Hamish Duff.
Feedback on the ACMA's spectrum outlook
20 October, 2020 by Jonathan NallyA consultation on the ACMA's Five-Year Spectrum Outlook has seen a number of concerns raised and ideas suggested.