$3.6m project to connect NSW communities during disasters
11 July, 2023The NSW Telco Authority will deliver two initiatives aimed at improving digital connectivity for impacted communities during and after natural disasters.
Tasmanian Government Radio Network officially launches
07 July, 2023The Tasmanian Government and Telstra hosted a launch event this week to officially inaugurate the Tasmanian Government Radio Network (TasGRN).
NZ Police's radio network withstands cyclone-strength winds and rain
27 June, 2023The New Zealand Police's Mimomax voice linking network on the East Coast of the North Island was put to the test in February when Cyclone Gabrielle struck.
Transition to Tasmanian Government Radio Network begins soon
09 June, 2023The $763m network has been built on a feature-rich platform providing a range of capabilities, including secure, encrypted communications for emergency service workers.
Govt announces enhanced comms for emergencies and disasters
02 June, 2023The Australian Government is rolling out a new cell broadcast National Messaging System (NMS) to enhance how the Commonwealth delivers emergency messages.
Nokia drone system employed for Belgian first responders
23 May, 2023Nokia has announced a contract with Belgian telecom operator Citymesh to supply its Nokia Drone Networks platform with 70 drone-in-a-box (DiaB) units.
Australian drone technology takes flight globally
10 May, 2023Aerologix is releasing its automated flight path technology globally, which will soon include additional communication features for potential uses in disaster management.
Network slicing in emergency services
01 May, 2023 by John Hopping, Principal Architect Asia Pacific, CradlepointGood news is on the way — the latest technology, in the form of 5G network slicing, will represent a tangible shift in the connectivity landscape.
Communication Support Vehicle donated to Paris Fire Brigade
27 April, 2023Eutelsat Communications has made a donation to the Paris Fire Brigade, equipping a Communication Support Vehicle with the latest in connectivity infrastructure.
New ETSI standard supports multimedia emergency comms
18 April, 2023Next-generation core services allow citizens to utilise multimedia emergency communication (voice, photos, video, text) to contact the relevant emergency call centre.
UK ambulance service to trial 'unbreakable' connectivity
13 April, 2023New technology amalgamates clever software, cutting-edge hardware, and cellular and satellite services into one package that is said to create unbreakable, permanent connectivity.
Radio amateurs respond to Cyclone Gabrielle
02 March, 2023 by Don Robertson ZL2TYR/ZK6EX, CEOAs Cyclone Gabrielle approached the coastline of New Zealand, members of New Zealand's Amateur Radio Emergency Communications (AREC) wasted no time kicking into gear.
Multitone Electronics Appear Crew paging app
15 February, 2023Multitone Electronics' Appear Crew app provides smartphone paging for emergency services. By bringing paging to smartphones, the app complements the use of radio pagers for callouts and futureproofing emergency services.
Collaboration is key in natural disaster response
01 February, 2023 by David Dennis*The beauty of cloud-based collaboration is that everyone doesn't have to be on the same system to be on the same page during a crisis.
Hytera GC550 2K Mini Body Camera
24 January, 2023Hytera Communications' GC550 2K Mini Body Camera, designed with intensive attention to ergonomics, can be used to promote workplace transparency and personnel safety for law enforcement and security.
