St John WA selects Omnitronics for ambulance dispatch
19 February, 2024 | Supplied by: Omnitronics Pty LtdSt John WA has commenced implementation of the omnicore Enterprise Dispatch system, with the service now live with the State Operations Centre and across metropolitan operations.
Major investment to evolve and expand FirstNet in US
15 February, 2024The FirstNet Authority and AT&T have announced a 10-year, $8 billion investment in the future of FirstNet — the USA's public safety network.
Axon Body Workforce body cameras
09 February, 2024 | Supplied by: Axon Public Safety AustraliaThe cameras are lightweight, customisable and integrated with Axon's real-time operations and evidence management technology.
Public safety broadband investments to exceed $5.7bn by 2026
24 January, 2024 | Supplied by: SNS Telecom & ITThe public safety broadband market will grow at a CAGR of approximately 10% over the next three years, eventually accounting for more than $5.7 billion.
Emergency comms vital to Gansu earthquake rescue efforts
16 January, 2024 | Supplied by: Caltta Technologies Co., LtdIn the aftermath of the December quake, Caltta Technologies mobilised a dedicated emergency support team equipped with cutting-edge communications technology.
Critical infrastructure — is communications really part of it?
15 January, 2024 by Ian Miller*Recent communications failures should cause everyone to stop and think about whether our communications systems are being treated as critical infrastructure.
10 predictions for mission-critical comms in 2024
10 January, 2024 by Anatoli Levine, Director, Products and Standards at Softil Innovative Communications | Supplied by: SoftilSoftil has issued its annual outlook for the disruptive MCX industry covering the 2024 period and highlighted 10 probable advances in group communications that the coming year will bring.
Motorola comms services support NSW SES, Telco Authority
19 December, 2023Motorola Solutions' SmartConnect service will extend the reach and capacity of the NSW SES's mission-critical radio communications, while its broadband push-to-talk service will support the state's Emergency Services Organisations.
Telstra announces support initiatives for disaster season
18 December, 2023Telstra has announced a range of new initiatives to support Australians during a challenging summer of natural disasters, including an emergency roaming simulation.
TETRA system for Jakarta light rail goes into operation
04 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Teltronic SA UnipersonalTeltronic was selected to install a TETRA digital radio system that allows not only voice communication but also other important functionalities.
Axon Body 4 body-worn camera
30 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Axon Public Safety AustraliaThe Axon Body 4 is a next-generation body-worn camera that provides high-quality footage with additional perspectives, streamlined operations and real-time communications support.
What can we learn from the Optus outage?
08 November, 2023 by Lauren DavisThe outage was a stark reminder of how dependent we are on telco providers for our everyday communication needs, and how significantly we are affected when things go wrong.
Satellite tech provides state-wide connectivity for WA Police
06 November, 2023The Western Australian Police Force will integrate LEO satellite technology with its current comms network, giving officers high-speed internet anywhere in the state.
Verizon survey reveals top priorities for first responders
30 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Verizon BusinessThe survey of nearly 2000 public safety professionals reveals the value placed on network reliability, the evolution of mobility and the increasing impact of 5G.
Govt to scope emergency roaming, improve regional coverage
23 October, 2023The ACCC found that temporary emergency roaming was technically feasible, but further work was needed to design and develop the capability.
