Why big data is vital for the communications industry
11 November, 2016 by Daniel Leppos, Channel Manager, Motorola SolutionsApplying data to improve business outcomes is a defining business challenge of our time — one in which modern radiocommunications systems will play a crucial role.
APCO workshops public safety apps
03 November, 2016 by Jonathan NallyPublic safety professionals, federal agency experts, app developers and industry representatives gathered this week to discuss interoperability for public safety apps.
Ups and downs in backhaul market
02 November, 2016Research suggests the macrocell mobile backhaul equipment market will have been almost flat in 2016, but microwave and millimetre wave show promise in coming years.
Amateurs remember famous sea battle
02 November, 2016 by Jim Linton, VK3PCSpecial event amateur radio station VI4SEA is this week honouring the officers and sailors of HMAS Sydney and the SMS Emden, who engaged each other in battle in 1914.
ARCIA releases public safety paper
31 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyWith public safety mobile broadband (PSMB) for Australia still up in the air, ARCIA has released a discussion paper outlining its views on what such a network requires.
Looking for a job in Europe?
28 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyThe European Communications Office is on the hunt for a spectrum management expert to join its small team in Copenhagen.
Norway's public safety comms agency shuffled
27 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyNorway's DNK, operator of the Nødnett digital radio network, has become part of the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection.
US appoints outside experts to spectrum committee
27 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyThe NTIA has appointed outside experts to serve on the Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee to advise on spectrum policy and technical issues.
ETSI to hold rail comms workshop
27 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyThe European Telecommunications Standards Institute will hold its first workshop on railway operations radiocommunications beyond GSM-R.
Focus on the future
26 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyIn its latest Five-year Spectrum Outlook, the ACMA is tackling the IoT, 5G, dynamic spectrum access and other pressing issues.
A busy year for our industry
25 October, 2016 by Hamish Duff, President, Australian Radio Communications Industry AssociationThis year has seen many critical communications industry developments and milestones, and there are more to come in 2017, says ARCIA's Hamish Duff.
Etherstack signs deal with NEC
24 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyEtherstack has signed "a substantial technology licensing contract" with NEC Corporation which would see Etherstack's wireless technology used in NEC products.
Drone-and-drop small cell technology
21 October, 2016Nokia Bell Labs has demonstrated a drone-delivered, solar-powered, self-activating F-cell system.
ACMA releases 5G discussion paper
20 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyThe ACMA is mulling re-farming additional spectrum for mobile broadband and has released a discussion paper on the subject.
Ofcom opens 3.6–3.8 GHz consultation
20 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyUK spectrum regulator Ofcom has opened a consultation setting out options for how it could expand spectrum access for mobile services in the 3.6–3.8 GHz band.
