Barrett supplies HF for Chinese fire bureaus
14 January, 2020 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: Barrett Communications Pty LtdBarrett's 4050 HF SDR transceivers are being used by China's Bureau of Fire and Rescue and the Bureau of Forest Fires.
The comms industry needs a strong regulator
13 January, 2020 by Hamish Duff, President, ARCIA | Supplied by: Australian Radio Communications Industry AssociationWhile there is a need for everyone to embrace new technology, we must also have a strong regulator to maintain standards and compliance, says ARCIA's Hamish Duff.
APCO receives approval for security training standards
13 January, 2020The standard is to establish cybersecurity training for public safety telecommunicators, management, supervisors, administration and other privileged users.
Motorola Solutions awarded US$23.8m Navy contract
13 January, 2020 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: Motorola SolutionsThe contract will sustain the US Navy's LMR system, which is used by the first responder community at bases across the globe.
Military comms on the bushfire grounds
13 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe Australian Defence Force is assisting the bushfire recovery process, including providing a multitude of communications services.
Telecoms operators working to restore bushfire-affected networks
09 January, 2020Australian telecommunications operators are working to restore networks in bushfire-affected areas, allowing communities to receive vital emergency information.
FirstNet reaches 1 million connections milestone
08 January, 2020 | Supplied by: AT&TOver 1m FirstNet connections are now in service across the US, supporting more than 10,000 public safety agencies and organisations, according to AT&T.
Best of 2019: AML — a game changer for emergency services
27 December, 2019 by Beatriz Peon*Across the festive season we'll be reprising some of our best articles from 2019. Today we take another look at Advanced Mobile Location.
Best of 2019: LA-RICS' state-of-the-art comms coverage
23 December, 2019 by Scott EdsonAcross the festive season we'll be reprising some of our best articles from 2019. Today we revisit our profile of the LA-RACS comms network in California.
Victoria's Metro trains to receive comms upgrades
19 December, 2019Victoria's Metro Trains' X'Trapolis and Siemens fleets will soon receive wireless data recorders, allowing real-time monitoring of key train systems.
Teltronic to supply Ceará with TETRA network
18 December, 2019 | Supplied by: TeltronicTeltronic is set to supply Ceará's emergency and public safety agencies with a new TETRA radio system after winning a state contract.
NSW Telco Authority program update
17 December, 2019An enhanced and expanded NSW Government Radio Network has proved itself a crucial tool during the state's bushfire response.
Nokia to test 5G network for automated rail operation
17 December, 2019Nokia is set to test and deploy a standalone (SA) 5G system for automated rail operation in Hamburg, Germany, after winning a tender from Deutsche Bahn.
Connected drones for disaster relief
16 December, 2019 by Jonathan NallyA trial in Japan has used drones connected via a private LTE network to issue tsunami evacuation alerts.
Giving first responders the comms they need
11 December, 2019 by Ian MillerIs the government leaving first responders out of the equation when it comes to the fundamental communications platforms of the future?
