Tait appoints new CTO
04 February, 2016Tait Communications has appointed Ross Spearman as its new chief technology officer (CTO), replacing Trevor Laughton, who will take over as general manager.
Dr Smith appointed secretary of the Department of Communications and Arts
12 January, 2016Malcolm Turnbull has appointed Dr Heather Smith as the new secretary of the Department of Communications and the Arts.
NSW Telco Authority MD resigns
23 November, 2015 by Jonathan NallyShaun Smith has resigned from the position of managing director of the NSW Telco Authority, with his place to be filled by Phillip King.
Anritsu's Ian Fraser to retire
05 November, 2015After almost 20 years as country manager of Anritsu in Australia, communications test and measurement veteran Ian Fraser has announced that he will retire at the end of 2015.
Motorola joins fight against pirates in Seychelles
15 October, 2015In the ongoing battle against pirates and smugglers, the Seychelles Police have been equipped with mission-critical communications technology from Motorola Solutions to support public safety across 115 islands.
Tait appoints new leader of global business development
27 August, 2015Tait Communications has appointed Craig Clapper as its president of global solutions and business development, charged with building new opportunities with customers and partners.
Sepura chairman to step down
13 August, 2015John Hughes will step down as chairman of the board of Sepura on 7 September after five years at the helm, to be succeeded by Russell King.
Des Bahr steps down from APCOA top job
10 August, 2015 by Jonathan NallyDes Bahr has resigned from his part-time position as CEO of APCO Australasia to take on a full-time position as president of the National Safety Agency.
Dean Brookes appointed RGM of Tait Asia Pacific
15 April, 2015Tait Communications has appointed Dean Brookes as the regional general manager of Tait Asia Pacific. He replaces Brett Smythe, who has been appointed to the new global role of general manager sales and channel development.
Craig Lapsley to head Victoria's emergency responses
19 May, 2014The Victorian government has appointed Craig Lapsley as Victoria's first emergency management commissioner.
Australian 'black box' flight recorder inventor honoured
27 March, 2014The Australian inventor of the black box aviation flight recorder has been honoured with the naming of a Defence building in Canberra.
Sepura creates senior government and public safety role
11 March, 2014Digital radio company Sepura has appointed Jonathan Hamill into a newly created senior executive role of VP government and public safety.
Kordia Australia gets new chief executive
05 March, 2014Kordia Group has announced the appointment of Ken Benson to the position of chief executive of Kordia Australia.
INTERVIEW: Bevan Clarke, Motorola Solutions
21 February, 2014 by Jonathan NallyCritical Comms digs into the Orion Network, which delivers digital comms across most of Australia … and with similar networks coming online in other countries.
New GM for Simoco's Australasia division
08 January, 2014Simoco has appointed Robert Meachem as the new general manager for its Australasia division.
