Govt plans universal outdoor mobile coverage across Australia
25 February, 2025Under the Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation, mobile carriers would be required to provide access to mobile voice and SMS almost everywhere in Australia.
Motorola to maintain Vic's Metropolitan Mobile Radio network
18 February, 2025The contract with the Department of Justice and Community Safety will extend MMR's operation until 2035, providing secure and trusted radio communications for Victoria's public safety agencies.
Drones assist firefighting efforts at Sydney recycling plant
07 February, 2025After a recycling plant in Sydney's west went up in flames, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) utilised a fleet of specialist drones during its emergency response.
Lancashire Police adds in-car video to full vehicle fleet
05 February, 2025Motorola Solutions' M500 in-car video solution observes a vehicle's environment from multiple viewpoints to provide officers with real-time awareness of their surroundings.
Australia Needs Purpose-Built Solutions for Next-Generation Call Management
01 February, 2025It's critical that all Australian Emergency Service Organisations (ESOs) have purpose-built platforms equipped with the most advanced emergency call management capabilities.
Blue Mountains hiker rescued with support from Telco Authority
29 January, 2025A hiker was rescued from Blue Mountains bushland in December after going missing for six days, thanks to the efforts of NSW emergency services and NSW Telco Authority.
GME MT605G GNSS EPIRB
24 January, 2025The unit is equipped with a GNSS receiver for positioning accuracy, as well as a high-intensity infrared strobe light for search-and-rescue visibility.
Technology is key to supporting our paramedics
22 January, 2025 by David Dennis, Director of Business Development, Public Safety Asia Pacific at HexagonWhile technology cannot replace the skill and intuition of trained paramedics (or any first responder), it can significantly enhance their capacity to respond effectively.
Motorola Solutions V200 body camera
13 January, 2025The body camera is a discreet, lightweight addition to a worker's uniform. The recording feature can be activated with the push of a button to document a situation, which also serves as an effective deterrent for unwanted behaviour.
Savox LiveConnect 200 body camera
09 January, 2025The Savox LiveConnect 200 is a high-definition wearable body camera that has been tailored for professional organisations, allowing users to fully leverage the data and video capabilities of modern mobile broadband networks and terminals.
Retail workers call for more safety tech this holiday season
19 December, 2024Security technologies — including mobile safety apps, body cameras, and systems that allow store security officers to view real-time video of unfolding incidents — make retail workers feel safer at work.
BT Group to deliver mobile services for UK's Emergency Services Network
18 December, 2024BT Group has signed a new £1.29 billion contract with the UK Home Office to provide mobile services for the country's Emergency Services Network over the next seven years.
NZ's NGCC onboards Emergency Caller Location Information Service
04 December, 2024The service has been 'rehomed' from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment into Next Generation Critical Communications.
Communication interoperability is vital to silo-free public safety comms
22 November, 2024 by Anatoli LevineIn many cases, basic interoperability is not enough — more regulations and new policies are often needed to achieve full interoperability between systems and networks.
Significant progress in improving Australia's network resilience
13 November, 2024Australia is taking proactive steps to enhance the resilience of its telecommunications sector, but further action is needed.
