Communication interoperability is vital to silo-free public safety comms
22 November, 2024 by Anatoli Levine | Supplied by: SoftilIn many cases, basic interoperability is not enough — more regulations and new policies are often needed to achieve full interoperability between systems and networks.
ACMA reveals new telco industry rules for major outages
15 November, 2024Telco companies will be required to prioritise customer communications in the event of a major network outage impacting 100,000 or more services.
Significant progress in improving Australia's network resilience
13 November, 2024Australia is taking proactive steps to enhance the resilience of its telecommunications sector, but further action is needed.
Hytera SC780 Smart 4G Body Camera and SC880 Smart 5G Body Camera
24 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Hytera Communications Co. LtdHytera Communications has launched its SC780 Smart 4G Body Camera and SC880 Smart 5G Body Camera for the capture, storage and management of digital evidence for law enforcement and emergency services.
Hytera PT590 Portable Professional TETRA Terminal Advanced Version (PT590Adv)
23 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Hytera Communications Co. LtdThis latest hardware option is full of state-of-the-art features designed to enhance the user's communication experience, making it suitable for mission-critical applications.
New tech to keep NSW communities connected after disasters
23 September, 2024The NSW Government is rolling out a $5 million fleet of new technologies to provide backup connectivity for communities and emergency responders.
Pagers and walkie-talkies over cellphones — a security expert explains why Hezbollah went low-tech for communications
20 September, 2024By shifting to low-tech devices, Hezbollah apparently sought an advantage against Israel's sophistication in tracking targets through their phones.
Govt to strength Triple Zero access in wake of Optus outage
11 September, 2024Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland has announced a set of changes to improve industry accountability and strengthen public access to the Triple Zero service.
Revolutionising emergency response with Secure Multi-Organisation Data Sharing
09 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Connectivity Innovation NetworkSMODS sets a new standard for secure and efficient data sharing in the realm of emergency services.
AI and the cloud's evolving role in public safety
01 September, 2024 by David Dennis* | Supplied by: Hexagon's Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial divisionIn the public safety arena, the potential for AI to help reduce crime and improve response to emergencies is massive.
Pilot area launched for NZ PSN's LMR network
29 August, 2024The small-scale digital LMR network will enable the emergency services to try out new radios and devices using different operational scenarios by connecting to eight digital radio sites.
Mobile app helps WA Police support family violence victims
27 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Motorola SolutionsThe Western Australia Police Force is helping its frontline police officers provide better support for victims of family violence through a smart mobile application dubbed PSCore.
Mitel Xpert multi-line communication solution
09 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Mitel NetworksThe Mitel Xpert terminal, model 6010p, supports up to 600 lines and integrates seamlessly with existing enterprise telephony solutions using its IP-based, SIP-supported architecture.
Embracing new technology in emergency comms centres improves public safety
07 August, 2024 by David Dennis | Supplied by: Hexagon's Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial divisionDavid Dennis explains how technology can help alleviate some of the burdens currently faced by Australia's emergency service contact centres.
NSW Govt upgrades RFS vehicles with VaaN
07 August, 2024The NSW Government is preparing for the upcoming bushfire season with the rollout of new firefighting tankers and cutting-edge satellite technology to keep crews more connected and safer during emergencies.
