Motorola Solutions to buy Airwave UK
04 December, 2015Motorola Solutions will spend approximately US$1.2 billion to acquire Airwave UK, in a move aimed at widening its managed services and support business.
Icom NZ's growing success
04 December, 2015 by Jonathan NallyIcom New Zealand has expanded its business by 30% over the past few years through a combination of technical innovation and a focus on dealer and marketplace relationships.
Comms community needs to work together
02 December, 2015 by Hamish Duff, President, ARCIA | Supplied by: Australian Radio Communications Industry Association
Vendors, practitioners, users and government need to work together on a plan that includes spectrum, funding and technology, said ARCIA's president Hamish Duff.
Comms Connect underway in Melbourne
01 December, 2015Day one of Comms Connect is underway, with industry experts gathered to participate in a range of technical workshops, to be followed tomorrow by the main conference and exhibition.
Airservices technical trainees graduate
01 December, 2015Twelve Airservices trainees have graduated from TAFE's Riverina Institute, skilled to work on instrument landing systems, ground-based aids for satellite navigation, radars and other navigation aids.
Comms Connect Melbourne — just days away!
27 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)Register today for the biggest national showcase of technologies and trends for the business- and mission-critical communications sector.
TETRA Forum changes name, widens scope
27 November, 2015The Australasian TETRA Forum has changed its name to the Australasian TETRA + Critical Communications Forum (ATCCF), in line with the TCCA's international mandate for open standards.
Inmarsat and Ericsson deal for the 'connected ship'
24 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Inmarsat Services LtdInmarsat and Ericsson have signed a strategic maritime agreement that will see the sharing of cargo, logistics and vessel operational data to streamline the maritime supply chain.
Call for presenters for search and rescue conference
24 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian & New Zealand Search and Rescue ConferenceOrganisers of the 2016 Australian & New Zealand Search and Rescue Conference are calling for submissions of abstracts for papers and presentations.
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.
Backhaul, December 2015: industry news from 25 and 10 years ago
23 November, 2015Backhaul takes you on a trip down memory lane as we look at what was happening in the Australian critical communications field in 1990 and 2005.
Airbus Tetra pager chosen for German emergency services
23 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Airbus/Secure Land CommunicationsAround 50,000 rescue and emergency service personnel in Germany are to be equipped with Airbus Defence and Space's P8GR Tetra pager.
Nominees announced for 2015 Industry Excellence Awards
20 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Radio Communications Industry AssociationCheck out the nominees for this year's Industry Excellence Awards, which will be held at the Annual Industry Gala Dinner during Comms Connect Melbourne on 2 December.
Spectrum reform of 803–960 MHz band
19 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Communications and Media AuthorityThe spectrum review of the 803–960 MHz band has been finalised, with ACMA releasing its decision paper outlining a range of reforms and timetable for their implementation.
Australasia's prime comms industry event
19 November, 2015 by Jonathan NallyComms Connect Melbourne is less than two weeks away, so now's the time to register to take part in the full program or for free access to the exhibition and selected presentations.
