Drive to increase car security
03 May, 2010Remote central locking is among the most convenient aspects of modern motoring. Transmission of the radio signal that activates the system is not particularly secure, however. A new encryption technique increases security without draining the key’s battery.
ETSI factory automation under scrutiny
30 October, 2009ETSI has launched a Wireless Factory Starter Group, aimed at identifying standardisation needs and opportunities in the expanding domain of wireless factory automation.
New association for digital mobile radio
08 September, 2009Several of the world’s device and network suppliers in digital radio services have launched the Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) Association.
Boost to 'green' radio research
25 May, 2009Samsung Electronics has signed a memorandum of understanding with IMEC in Europe to lay down its intent to collaborate on technologies for green radios.
Review of trading of radiofrequency licences released
02 December, 2008The Australian Communications and Media Authority is seeking public and industry comment on the effectiveness in Australia of the secondary market for radiofrequency licences.
Defence contract awarded
02 December, 2008The Bridge Networks has been awarded the Interim Anchoring contract for the JP2008 Phase 4 program by the Defence Material Organisation.
Vertel & Kenwood take a walk in the sky
11 January, 2006 by Michael DoyleAs the 25th tallest freestanding structure in the world, Sydney Tower (also known as Centre Point Tower) stands as a testament to the Australian innovative spirit
Radio astronomers boost their vision
11 August, 2005Radio astronomers at Britain's Jodrell Bank Observatory, working with colleagues from Europe and the US, have demonstrated a technique they say will revolutionise the way they observe
Open interfaces at the wireless frontier
11 July, 2004Tremendous industry cooperation has been behind the creation of the AISG open standard communications protocol; the development has much import for the future of cellular infrastructure
Emergency call centre partnership for Victoria
11 May, 2004Like many state and national governments around the globe, the Australian state of Victoria privatised its government-owned utilities in the late 1990s. Among the assets was an entity known as the National Response Centre (NRC)
Conquering that 'last mile'
11 February, 2004Pioneering work by physicists and engineers at ANU to build a cheap, simple and robust wireless communication system may soon see regional Australia getting a workable connection to the Internet
Operation of Radio LANs in the 5 GHz band may be expanded
23 January, 2004The operation of radio local area networks (RLANs) in the 5 GHz frequency range in Australia may soon be expanded under proposals being considered by the Australian Communications Authority (ACA).
ACA launches Vision 20/20 project
10 December, 2003The Australian Communications Authority (ACA) has launched a project to provide strategic insights into the future of communications regulation.
Radio waves help see moisture inside walls
08 December, 2003The building community soon may have radio vision - a new way to 'see' moisture inside walls. Building researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the US have joined forces with Intelligent Automation Inc. to develop a way to use ultra wide-band radio waves to non-destructively detect moisture within the walls of a building.
