EWN to use Optus and SatSleeve
21 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyRemote workers will be kept in the loop via satellite comms in a deal between Optus Satellite and Aeeris, operator of the Early Warning Network.
US county installs integrated text-to-9-1-1
21 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyPhiladelphia's Chester County Department of Emergency Services implements fully integrated text-to-9-1-1 to improve dispatching for its 121 emergency departments.
Alerts sent during hurricane
20 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyEverbridge critical communications systems were used by over 900 US counties, cities, businesses, transportation authorities and hospitals to send millions of messages when Hurricane Matthew struck.
FirstNet “long overdue” says former FEMA boss
13 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyA former head of the US Federal Emergency Management Agency has come out in support of the forthcoming FirstNet public safety mobile broadband network, saying it is "long overdue".
11.5m emergency calls sent during hurricane
13 October, 2016Emergency Communications Network successfully delivered more than 11.5 million critical communications on behalf of clients as Hurricane Matthew targeted Florida's east coast.
Avtec Scout technology adopted by Yreka police
12 October, 2016The Yreka Police Department in California has upgraded its emergency dispatch technology, implementing an Avtec Scout system.
Airbus implements TETRA technology in Hungary
10 October, 2016Airbus Defence and Space will equip the Unified Digital Radio Communication System (UDRS) in Budapest with the latest IP-backed TETRA technology as part of nationwide modernisation efforts in Hungary.
Public safety contract awarded to Sepura
10 October, 2016An undisclosed European public safety organisation has selected Sepura to provide 19,000 SC20 series hand-portable radios.
WA fire vehicles get AVL
07 October, 2016Automatic vehicle location will be installed on 700 Department of Fire and Emergency Services and local government firefighting appliances by 1 December 2016.
European broadband project reaches milestone
07 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyThe largest consultation of European PPDR end users ever conducted has resulted in a Work Package of the BroadMap project delivered to the European Commission.
GME donates to SA storm recovery effort
05 October, 2016GME will donate $10,000 to support the SA State Emergency Services and the SA Country Fire Service, in the wake of severe South Australian storms.
Smart ambulance boasts improved comms
03 October, 2016An Australian-designed 'smart ambulance' is set to save lives by revolutionising on-scene communications with hospital emergency departments.
WA to establish Rural Fire Service
29 September, 2016 by Jonathan NallyIn response to the January 2016 Waroona Fire, the WA Government will establish a Rural Fire Service and a new Office of Emergency Management.
Canadian emergency message map
26 September, 2016 by Jonathan NallyCanadians are now able to access an interactive map that identifies which radio and television stations across Canada distribute emergency alert messages.
Telstra's LANES ready for action
22 September, 2016 by Jonathan NallyTelstra's public safety mobile broadband capability offering, LANES Emergency, will be available for use by Australian emergency services organisations this summer.
