Telco Authority highly commended in NSW Resilient Australia Awards
22 November, 2023The NSW Telco Authority's Critical Communications Enhancement Program was highly commended in the Government category of the awards.
Iridium and Qualcomm's satellite messaging agreements terminated
21 November, 2023Iridium had planned to enable satellite messaging and emergency services in smartphones powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon Mobile Platforms.
The ARCIA Industry Gala Dinner — how did this unique event happen?
17 November, 2023 by Ian Miller* | Supplied by: Australian Radio Communications Industry AssociationWe're now one month on from the annual ARCIA Industry Gala Dinner & Excellence Awards in Melbourne — but do you know how the event originated?
ETSI agrees to release TETRA algorithms to the public domain
17 November, 2023Making the algorithms public was discussed following the discovery earlier this year of five vulnerabilities in the original TETRA Air interface security design.
2023–24 Thought Leaders: Reg Clutterbuck
16 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdReg Clutterbuck from Eaton discusses critical infrastructure's growing need for reliable energy and secure power as we head into 2024.
TCCA gains two new members
15 November, 2023TCCA, the global organisation for all stakeholders in the critical communications ecosystem, has announced two new members — the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of North Macedonia and Eventide.
A $25m upgrade for the NSW SES flood rescue fleet
14 November, 2023All new vehicles are being equipped with vehicle-as-a-node technology, allowing crews to communicate using 4G and satellite networks in addition to regular radio networks.
ARCIA update: Gala Dinner & Excellence Awards wrap-up
10 November, 2023 by Paul Davis, CEO | Supplied by: Australian Radio Communications Industry AssociationThere was a lot of anticipation in the lead-up to Comms Connect Melbourne and ARCIA's annual gala dinner and awards night this year — and nobody, it would seem, was disappointed.
Fred de Haro joins Simoco Wireless Solutions as Group CEO
09 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Simoco Wireless Solutions Pty LtdSimoco Wireless Solutions has appointed Fred de Haro as Group CEO, following a period of investment in new technology platforms and the recent acquisition of Thorcom.
Comms Connect Melbourne 2023: conference highlights
08 November, 2023 by Lauren Davis | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)The event felt very timely given recent milestones, including the launch of the Australian PSMB Taskforce, the TasGRN and the first service delivered on New Zealand's PSN, all of which were discussed in depth at the show.
RFUANZ report: want your share in NZ's next biggest industry?
03 November, 2023 by Justin Wonderlick, Chairman | Supplied by: Radio Frequency Users Association of New Zealand (RFUANZ)RFUANZ has identified for some years that the telecommunications industry is rapidly moving towards a crisis in the availability of skilled radio technicians.
Comms Connect review: collaboration key for critical comms agencies
01 November, 2023 by Andrew Hooker*It's a win for frontline responders' operations when trans-Tasman critical comms agencies collaborate, says NGCC's Andrew Hooker in the wake of Comms Connect.
Nokia FastMile 5G receiver and 5G Gateway 7
27 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Nokia Solutions and Networks Australia Pty LtdThe devices are designed to enable operators to conserve radio capacity and improve coverage of their FWA service.
Nokia opens 6G lab in Bengaluru, India
25 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Nokia Solutions and Networks Australia Pty LtdThe lab includes a set-up to research 'network as a sensor' technology that enables the network to sense objects, people and movement without the need for onboard sensors.
Starlink's Direct to Cell service planned for 2024
24 October, 2023 by Lauren DavisStarlink's Direct to Cell service offers connectivity to existing LTE phones 'wherever you can see the sky' — no changes to hardware, firmware or special apps are required.
