Spectrum sharing's brave new world
21 January, 2016 by Jonathan NallyRivada Networks wants to revolutionise the way public and private operators share, pay for and access precious spectrum resources.
UK Lowland Rescue adopts Motorola digital radio network
18 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Motorola SolutionsMotorola Solutions has delivered a secure, digital two-way radio communications network for UK volunteer search and rescue organisation Lowland Rescue.
Motorola harnesses broadband power for LA's first responders
15 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Motorola SolutionsMotorola Solutions played a key role in demonstrating the LA-RICS public safety broadband network, used for the first time to monitor security during the Roses Parade in LA.
FirstNet issues final RFP
14 January, 2016FirstNet has released its final request for proposals to implement the US national public safety broadband network, with potential industry partners given until 29 April to submit their responses.
Commission recommends telcos for PSMB
12 January, 2016The long-awaited Productivity Commission report into the provision of public safety mobile broadband was released today, with commercial carriers being seen as the most cost-effective means of providing the service.
Nokia steps up its push for PSMB
01 December, 2015 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: Nokia Australia
Nokia Networks is making a concerted effort to capture a bigger slice of the public safety comms market and is exhibiting for the first time at the Comms Connect event in Melbourne this week.
NSW releases 10-year communications plan
01 December, 2015The NSW Government has released a 10-year plan for frontline agency telecommunications, which includes consideration of “making better use of private sector service providers”.
Evolving to fast data
25 November, 2015 by TF SmoakNew technology promises to transport public safety communications to the next level, including expectations of spectrally efficient streaming video at ±2.5 kHz.
Orbit X IECEx and ATEX Zone 1 explosion-proof camera
23 November, 2015 | Supplied by: BARTEC Australia Pty LtdThe Orbit X IECEx and ATEX Zone 1 explosion-proof camera from Bartec enables the capture of images and video, as well as live video conferencing and CCTV-type video streaming sessions, wirelessly in any hazardous area.
Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven RV50 industrial gateway
19 November, 2015 | Supplied by: SemtechThe Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven RV50 is a rugged AirLink industrial gateway designed to connect critical assets and infrastructure. It is suitable for industrial-grade applications in energy, utilities and smart-city infrastructure.
Comms consolidation in the networked nation
11 November, 2015 | Supplied by: VisionStream Pty Ltd
Network consolidation efforts will enable the most cost-effective use of critical network assets, improve consistency and ensure efficiency of approach, says Visionstream's Rupert Holloway.
Motorola launches public safety vision
10 November, 2015 by Jonathan NallyMotorola Solutions has launched its Next Generation Mobile Intelligence ecosystem, which ties together multiple devices, communications modes and data sources to provide enhanced situational awareness.
Omnitronics Advanced Location Services
02 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Omnitronics Pty LtdOmnitronics has introduced the Advanced Location Services solution, which adds to its GPS Essentials solution to give dispatchers access to powerful features such as geofences, speed control, event history, reports and more through RediTALK or Alto dispatch consoles.
Axon Body 2 body-worn camera
30 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Axon EvidenceThe Axon Body 2 single-unit on-officer camera features upgraded capabilities such as unlimited HD video, Wi-Fi video offload and security enhancements.
EE rumoured to have won UK network contract
29 October, 2015 by Jonathan NallyThe Telegraph in London is reporting that EE, the UK's largest mobile phone operator, will be awarded the country's £1.2bn emergency services radio network (ESN) contract.