Choice: the solution for public safety
01 August, 2013 by Geoff Peck, Technology and Solution Architect, Tait Communications | Supplied by: Tait CommunicationsIn a world of broadening critical communications methods, solutions that don’t offer choice aren’t solutions - they’re constraints.
Telcos’ complaints procedures improved
31 July, 2013ACMA says that three of the nation’s largest telcos have demonstrated “a high level of compliance” when it comes to dealing with customers’ complaints on time.
Responding to security threats
30 July, 2013BBC Radio 4 has aired a series on technology security issues of great interest to public safety and infrastructure agencies.
ACMA marine radio news
24 July, 2013ACMA says boaters’ awareness of VHF marine radio protocols is at an all-time high.
ACMA issues direction to Telstra
11 July, 2013Telstra has been found in breach of privacy regulations, after details of 734,000 customers were visible via the internet.
More Tasmanians connected to NBN
10 July, 2013Over 4300 premises in Tasmania are NBN connected via fibre, with another 6300 connected via 4G fixed wireless.
New rules for Triple Zero via satphones
10 July, 2013ACMA introduces new rules to ensure users in remote areas of Australia have access to the Triple Zero system via satellite phones.
Licensing of 28/31 GHz bands to change from 2014
02 July, 2013Licences in the 28/31 GHz spectrum bands will change from spectrum to apparatus licences from February next year.
Surveillance market to more than double
02 July, 2013A new report explores the threats faced by cities, critical success factors for security systems and the decision processes behind city surveillance projects.
Internet traffic to quintuple by 2016
01 July, 2013 by The University of AdelaideAcademics say a forthcoming huge increase in internet traffic will require major infrastructure upgrades.
Canadian safety and security program
27 June, 2013 by Canadian Interoperability Technology Interest GroupThe Canadian government is calling for proposals to improve resilience to public safety and security threats.
9-1-1 MAX Call-Taking system
26 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Zetron Australasia Pty LtdEmergency operators can now make use of the full functionality of Zetron’s MAX Call-Taking 9-1-1 system over a tablet PC.
Consultation begins on remaining 700 MHz spectrum
26 June, 2013The federal government has set a base price for spectrum access charges and is inviting industry comment.
Wireless microphone regulation changes
13 June, 2013Some technical changes will affect manufacturers and importers of wireless microphones in the digital dividend frequencies.
New spectrum for emergency services
12 June, 2013ACMA has developed a class licence that provides access to 50 MHz of spectrum of the 4.9 GHz band.
