Vic firefighters to receive upgrade
22 May, 2017Reforms designed to modernise Victorian firefighting services will be carried out at the CFA.
Calls to harmonise 700–800 MHz for LTE PPDR
17 May, 2017The Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Wireless Group has recommended that nations standardise 700–800 MHz for LTE-based public protection and disaster relief.
Location detection of emergency callers improved in NZ
11 May, 2017A new caller location system will be implemented for mobile emergency calls in New Zealand.
Scholarships for emergency management volunteers
10 May, 2017The federal government is establishing an emergency management volunteer scholarship program to assist volunteers with the work they do.
From radio to broadband — the fundamental needs for mission critical performance
05 May, 2017First responders have long relied on land mobile radio communication to manage their daily responsibilities safely and efficiently.
RFI X10DR Elite wireless microphone
01 May, 2017Available through RFI, the X10DR Elite is the latest version of the field-proven wireless microphone solution for critical communication applications.
EMV upgrades emergency alert system
01 May, 2017Emergency Management Victoria has conducted a trial of its upgraded community emergency alert system.
Vic SES adopts cloud for mobile connectivity
26 April, 2017 by Jonathan NallyThe safety agency has adopted Microsoft Azure cloud services to keep staff and volunteers connected.
Soprano RapidAlert cloud-based mobile enterprise messaging suite platform
19 April, 2017The Soprano RapidAlert cloud-based mobile enterprise messaging suite platform enables logistics companies to provide real-time communications during threats and monitors their safety.
Public safety mobile apps launched by Motorola
18 April, 2017A suite of public safety mobile applications will be launched by Motorola Solutions, designed to provide real-time intelligence to public safety users.
Qantas Sky Muster trial a success
12 April, 2017The Sky Muster trial for broadband access in emergency situations has been successfully launched.
Emergency services shifts to the cloud
11 April, 2017The Victoria State Emergency Services (SES) has moved its core infrastructure to the cloud.
New SAGRN site now operational
07 April, 2017Emergency services communications will be improved in South Australia, with the SA Government Radio Network (SAGRN) site in Waterloo now operational.
Mobile tech helps UK police on the beat
29 March, 2017Police officers in Surrey and Sussex are now using Airwave mobile technology to increase the amount of time spent on the front line.
Emergency media relationship strengthened
24 March, 2017A memorandum of understanding between civil defence emergency management authorities and national broadcasters in New Zealand has been strengthened.
