Twig Com TWIG Embody personal alarm device
24 October, 2016 | Supplied by: Wired & Wireless Solutions InternationalThe Twig Com TWIG Embody 3G/GSM/GNSS personal alarm device is wearable and rechargeable.
Motorola upgrades TETRA technology in Paraiba
24 October, 2016Motorola Solutions will upgrade the Paraiba Secretariat of Social Safety and Defense mission-critical communications system.
EWN to use Optus and SatSleeve
21 October, 2016 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: Optus Pty LtdRemote workers will be kept in the loop via satellite comms in a deal between Optus Satellite and Aeeris, operator of the Early Warning Network.
US county installs integrated text-to-9-1-1
21 October, 2016 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: Airbus/Secure Land CommunicationsPhiladelphia's Chester County Department of Emergency Services implements fully integrated text-to-9-1-1 to improve dispatching for its 121 emergency departments.
Alerts sent during hurricane
20 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyEverbridge critical communications systems were used by over 900 US counties, cities, businesses, transportation authorities and hospitals to send millions of messages when Hurricane Matthew struck.
Airbus assists European ISITEP project
17 October, 2016The Inter System Interoperability for TETRA-Tetrapol Networks (ISITEP) project has initiated interoperability tests in Brussels, which will connect mission-critical radio networks from six countries.
FirstNet “long overdue” says former FEMA boss
13 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyA former head of the US Federal Emergency Management Agency has come out in support of the forthcoming FirstNet public safety mobile broadband network, saying it is "long overdue".
11.5m emergency calls sent during hurricane
13 October, 2016Emergency Communications Network successfully delivered more than 11.5 million critical communications on behalf of clients as Hurricane Matthew targeted Florida's east coast.
Avtec Scout technology adopted by Yreka police
12 October, 2016The Yreka Police Department in California has upgraded its emergency dispatch technology, implementing an Avtec Scout system.
Overpriced 700 MHz fails to sell at auction
12 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyIndia's recent spectrum auction has closed with 40% of the spectrum offer remaining unsold, and with the government securing only a fraction of money it was hoping to secure.
Airbus implements TETRA technology in Hungary
10 October, 2016Airbus Defence and Space will equip the Unified Digital Radio Communication System (UDRS) in Budapest with the latest IP-backed TETRA technology as part of nationwide modernisation efforts in Hungary.
Public safety contract awarded to Sepura
10 October, 2016 | Supplied by: SepuraAn undisclosed European public safety organisation has selected Sepura to provide 19,000 SC20 series hand-portable radios.
More 700 MHz spectrum to be auctioned
10 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyThe federal government will auction 2 x 15 MHz of unallocated 700 MHz digital dividend spectrum "to support mobile broadband services across Australia".
UK's ESN labelled "inherently risky"
10 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyThe UK's "inherently risky" new Emergency Services Network is running five months late, according to the National Audit Office.
WA fire vehicles get AVL
07 October, 2016Automatic vehicle location will be installed on 700 Department of Fire and Emergency Services and local government firefighting appliances by 1 December 2016.
