Comms industry forecasts: report rundowns
29 April, 2016There's been a spate of comms industry forecast reports issued lately so we thought we'd provide a quick rundown on what they're all about.
FCC quashes TETRA on public safety bands
28 April, 2016A US Federal Communications Commission ruling has effectively prohibited the use of TETRA systems on public safety 800 and 700 MHz bands.
Comms Connect Sydney — don't miss it!
27 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)Sydney's premier critical communications event will be held on 22–23 June, with a feature-packed program of first-class speakers and workshops.
Harris lands ADF comms contract
27 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Harris CorporationHarris Corporation has been selected to supply an integrated battlespace communication system for the Australian Defence Force.
Vp plc acquires TR for $17m
26 April, 2016 | Supplied by: TechRentalsUK company Vp plc has completed a $17 million sales transaction to buy TR Pty Ltd, including key business brands such as TechRentals.
SES inks Ku-band capacity deals
22 April, 2016SES and Global Eagle Entertainment have signed Ku-band capacity deals for enhanced Wi-Fi in-flight connectivity across emerging markets.
R&D roadmap for data analysis in public safety
21 April, 2016The US government has issued a report outlining the steps needed to ensure data analysis is used to advantage by first responders and other public safety communications users.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets from 15 April
15 April, 2016Investigations continue over communications crisis during Brussels terror attacks, FirstNet extends proposal date, and Comms Connect wraps up in Wellington.
Early-bird rates for Emergency, SAR conferences closing Monday
14 April, 2016Don't miss your chance to save with early-bird rates for the upcoming Disaster and Emergency Management and the Search and Rescue conferences. Register by Monday, 18 April.
Airbus wins international TETRA award
12 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Airbus/Secure Land CommunicationsAirbus Defence and Space, as part of a research consortium, was the winner for the category 'Best Evolution to Future Broadband' at the ICCA 2016 Awards.
Brett McInnes appointed as CEO Simoco Australasia
08 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Simoco Wireless Solutions Pty LtdSimoco Group has appointed Brett McInnes as CEO Simoco Australasia, with a remit that spans business growth, sales and product management and development.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 8 April
08 April, 2016Sweden studies mobile broadband, 48 radio towers demolished, Comms Connect Sydney early-bird rates, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and is 1 smartphone worth 7 radios?
Sierra Wireless signs distribution agreement with Richardson RFPD
07 April, 2016Sierra Wireless has signed a global distribution agreement with Richardson RFPD in response to emerging market demand for industrial IoT/M2M solutions.
ACMA primer on third-party authorisations
06 April, 2016Third-party authorisations are sometimes a source of confusion, so the ACMA has prepared some guidance on how to submit them.
The long and winding road to 5G
06 April, 2016We speak with Quixoticity's Peter Clemons to get his views on the coming transition to mobile broadband communications, and its implication for traditional narrowband comms.
