Ensuring 'public safety' makes the grade
26 September, 2017 by Jonathan NallyFor public safety mobile broadband to be a success, all stakeholders must agree on the key goals and definitions.
Control rooms in an age of change
18 September, 2017 by Pete Prater, Founder and Chair, International Critical Control Rooms AllianceThe world has 80,000-plus control rooms, and the International Critical Control Rooms Alliance aims to foster collaboration and discussion among them.
Victoria receives new marine radio for emergencies
15 September, 2017Marine radio will be switched on in Victoria to increase safety for watercraft users.
Emergency locator beacons permitted on small Qld watercraft
14 September, 2017Watercraft users in Queensland now have access to personal locator beacons that can be used in an emergency.
AT&T addresses public safety concerns
13 September, 2017 by Jonathan NallyAT&T Senior Vice President Chris Sambar has told NPSTC that his company is committed to public safety communications and its requirements.
GSMA launches Disaster Response Innovation Fund
11 September, 2017 by Jonathan NallyThe GSMA is offering up to £300,000 per project for new services to improve communications during humanitarian crises.
APCO releases Project 43 report
06 September, 2017 by Jonathan NallyAPCO's latest report assesses the effects mobile broadband will have on the operations of public safety access points (PSAPs).
Digital radio switches on for Vic emergency services
31 August, 2017Digital radio will be available for police and emergency services in regional Victoria from 2018.
Verizon to build public safety network core
23 August, 2017 by Jonathan NallyVerizon has said it will build a dedicated network core for public safety in the US and will offer priority access and pre-emption at no charge for first responders.
Zetron MAX call-taking software
11 August, 2017The Zetron MAX call-taking software supports RapidSOS's enhanced location services.
App developers urge FirstNet opt-in
09 August, 2017 by Jonathan NallyInteroperability will "remain a dream" unless US states opt in to FirstNet's national plan, say app developers.
AcomNOVUS integrated communication system
03 August, 2017The AcomNOVUS integrated communication system can be used for complex dispatch operations.
WA's DFES upgrades CAD in $7m contract
03 August, 2017The Department of Fire & Emergency Services will use Motorola Solutions' PremierOne CAD system to integrate databases, command functions and frontline communications.
CCEP to bring NSW's next-gen network
18 July, 2017 by Jonathan NallyThe NSW state government has allocated $178m to implement the Critical Communications Enhancement Program.
Emergency caller location system saves lives in NZ
10 July, 2017Lives have already been saved by a new system for 111 emergency mobile phone calls in New Zealand.
