Victoria expands pool of emergency radio broadcasters
01 December, 2016An expansion of Victoria's emergency broadcasting network has been undertaken, following the 2009 Victorian Bushfire Royal Commission recommendation.
French public safety broadband project moves forward
01 December, 2016The second phase of the French LTE4PMR mission-critical communications research and development project has been planned out.
Avtec and GSC update 911 technology
01 December, 2016The Martinsville-Henry County 911 Center in Virginia has had its dispatch console technology updated by Avtec and GCS Electronics and Communications.
Mission-critical LTE goes live
30 November, 2016 by Jonathan NallyTeltronic has implemented a mission-critical LTE solution for public safety authorities in the Canary Islands.
Airbus launches TETRA pager in Germany
29 November, 2016The Airbus Defence and Space TETRA pager P8GR is now available to public safety authorities and organisations in Hesse, Germany.
Avoiding unauthorised radio use in Australia
29 November, 2016Poor-quality radio equipment that is not authorised to operate on certain frequencies in Australia can easily be purchased online.
€66m raised in 700 MHz auction
28 November, 2016 by Jonathan NallyFinland has auctioned parts of the 700 MHz band to three bidders, raising a total of €66.33 million.
Airbus Defence and Space TARANIS Smart radio application
23 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Airbus/Secure Land CommunicationsThe Airbus Defence and Space TARANIS Smart radio application is designed for the Tactilon Dabat.
Airbus named Next Generation 911 company of the year
17 November, 2016Airbus DS Communications has received the Frost & Sullivan NG 911 Company of the Year Award 2016 for its Next Generation 911 emergency call solution.
New emergency app available for Victoria
17 November, 2016Victorians can now download the new VicEmergency app, providing them with information and warnings for incidents such as fires, floods and storms.
Interview: Mark Loney, ACMA
17 November, 2016 by Jonathan NallyThe ACMA's Mark Loney gives us a sneak preview of his presentation and the ACMA's workshop coming up at Comms Connect Melbourne next week.
Sepura public safety contract extended by ASTRID
16 November, 2016Sepura's contract with ASTRID has been extended to the value of €2 million.
NZ quake knocks out 111 service
14 November, 2016New Zealand's 111 operator service has resumed and is functioning normally, following an earthquake that saw it lose connectivity.
Electronic warfare operational support inquiry announced
14 November, 2016An inquiry will be conducted by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works with regards to the provision of facilities to support Australia's electronic warfare capabilities by the Department of Defence.
Sepura partnership provides LTE network for Europe
11 November, 2016The first mission-critical LTE network has been deployed in Europe, under a partnership with Sepura and Técnicas Competitivas.
