Consoles trigger fast fire-crew response
23 January, 2013Fire crews can now reach the scene fast, using an alert system built around Zetron communications consoles.
Using RoIP as part of a disaster recovery plan
19 December, 2012Radio over IP included in an organisation’s disaster recovery plan can help meet the increased demands of a disaster by keeping all workers connected and can be adapted to suit the needs of a changing environment.
Generators save communications during Hurricane Sandy
13 December, 2012 by Kylie BaraczBackup generators provided much needed power to public safety radio communications equipment during the US hurricane disaster.
System assists in forest fire evacuation
30 July, 2012Zetron’s communications control technology has helped emergency response teams fight a wildfire in Tarragona, Spain.
Icom IC-F4263D-H handheld radio with in-built GPS
20 July, 2012The IC-F4263D-H handheld radio combines a rugged, waterproof and dust proof construction with an in-built GPS receiver and IDAS technology.
Floods, cyclones and radio communications
11 January, 2012 byWhile radio played a major role in alleviating some of Queensland’s worst disasters of 2011 - the floods and Cyclone Yasi - the technology found itself stretched to the limit on occasions.
Zetron MAX Call-Taking system
24 June, 2011 byZetron has unveiled its MAX Call-Taking system that provides a SIP-based, next-generation 9-1-1 system. It is one of the company’s MAX Solution family of products that includes the MAX dispatch system.
Acom for Gorgon
09 May, 2011Zetron's 25-position Acom system will be used by Kentz Engineers and Constructors.
Sepura sends to Japan
30 March, 2011Sepura has delivered 50 radios and other equipment to a British search and rescue team in Japan, following the March earthquake and tsunami.
Bringing safety to underground mines
22 November, 2010 byTraditionally, the basic mobile communication requirements of underground mines have been analog two-way voice radios and low-speed data links. With the tremendous development of open standard data communication products, safety and monitoring systems and protocols for wired and wireless applications, TCP/IP and 802.11 are now the de facto standards. These standards have paved the road for the realisation of the mines’ high-speed communications systems.
Fire control at Perth airport
27 September, 2010C4i has brought into service the ninth of 20 fire control centre SwitchplusIP systems being delivered to Aviation Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) of Airservices Australia.
Australian Satellite Services ReadyConnect emergency response solution
17 August, 2010 byAustralian Satellite Communications and Cobham SATCOM have launched ReadyConnect, a portable, quick-deploy emergency response solution.
Wired & Wireless mini-PACCS on-site man-down system
17 August, 2010 byThe mini-PACCS on-site man-down system is designed for people working alone in industrial, healthcare, aged care, security and high-risk facilities.
Radio system integrates P25
12 July, 2010With the installation of Zetron’s series 4000 dispatch system and its series 3300 VoIP call-taking system, the emergency communication centre in Morgan County, West Virginia, is now equipped to deal with current and upcoming changes in public-safety technology.
Britain sets the benchmark for Australasia
30 March, 2010 by Paul Isaacs, Airwave Solutions Australia**The primary remit of public safety communications is to provide a safe and secure environment to allow people to go about their daily business. This goal is not something that changes with the country, although the approaches taken and solutions required will differ as the geographical area and population density varies from one market to another.
