Inmarsat named Global Satellite Operator of the Year
19 September, 2016The Global Satellite Operator of the Year title has been awarded to Inmarsat at Euroconsult's 13th Annual Awards for Excellence in Satellite Communications.
Mission Critical Communications Alliance formed
19 September, 2016 by Jonathan NallyNokia has announced the Mission Critical Communications Alliance, a collaboration of mobile operators, public authorities and first response agencies.
Sennheiser appoints VExpress as distributor
19 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Sennheiser Australia Pty LtdSennheiser has appointed VExpress to distribute its premium headsets and telecommunication products in Australia.
Backhaul, September 2016: the industry 25 and 10 years ago
14 September, 2016Find out what was happening all those years ago in 1991 and 2006, as we dig into the Critical Comms archives and take a trip down memory lane.
Improving public safety outcomes for all
13 September, 2016 by Hamish Duff, President, ARCIA | Supplied by: Australian Radio Communications Industry AssociationQueensland's GWN demonstrates that when we work together to improve service levels for all of the public safety sector, great outcomes are possible, said ARCIA's Hamish Duff.
The danger of DDoS attacks on PSAPs
13 September, 2016 by Jonathan NallyMalicious actors could use a mobile phone botnet to launch a devastating denial of service (DDoS) attack on public safety answering points such as Triple Zero in Australia or 911 in the USA.
What happens if the GPS system goes down?
12 September, 2016US government researchers are working with IT companies to devise a back-up system for GPS time signals based on commercial fibre-optic telecommunications networks.
Comms Connect Melbourne 2016 preview
05 September, 2016 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)This year will see another world-class line-up of speakers, workshops and exhibitors at Comms Connect Melbourne, to be held from 22 to 24 November.
RFI acquires Maxon Australia assets
02 September, 2016 | Supplied by: RFI Technology SolutionsRFI Technology Solutions (RFI) has acquired the assets of Maxon, enabling it to accelerate efforts to deliver the next generation of M2M telemetry and Internet of Things solutions.
Response to FirstNet's rural broadband plans
31 August, 2016 by Jonathan NallyUS comms industry body NTCA says it is pleased the FCC recognises the statutory obligation of FirstNet to ensure "substantial rural coverage".
FirstNet approves 2017 budget
30 August, 2016The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) Board has approved a budget package to support the evolution of FirstNet's public-private partnership and the implementation of the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network.
ACMA reviewing licence taxes for satellite services
29 August, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Communications and Media AuthorityThe ACMA is considering reducing apparatus licence taxes for satellite and space-based services to encourage more efficient use of the spectrum.
Research for new mining comms
29 August, 2016 by Anne Ju ManningA project led by Colorado State University engineers is aimed at providing miners a low-cost, high-fidelity communication system that bypasses GPS, wireless, cellular and other signals.
Arianespace launches two Intelstat satellites
26 August, 2016Arianespace has launched two more satellites for Intelsat, marking 58 satellite launches throughout a partnership that spans more than three decades.
ACMA releases compliance report
26 August, 2016 by Jonathan NallyThe ACMA has released a report and infographic on its efforts to improve compliance with radiocommunications transmitter licensing arrangements.
