2015 World Radiocommunication Conference opens
04 November, 2015The World Radiocommunication Conference for 2015 (WRC-15), which will run over four weeks from 2–27 November, has officially opened its first sessions at the International Convention Centre in Geneva.
ITU sets direction for wireless comms
03 November, 2015The ITU Radiocommunication Assembly concluded last week after deliberating on new directions in radiocommunications, including 5G and the Internet of Things.
NEC MB4300 Series LTE Small Cell solution
02 November, 2015 | Supplied by: NEC Australia Pty LtdThe NEC MB4300 Series LTE all-in-one Small Cell solution with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot emphasises tailored network performance through the capacity-based network design with strict QoE control and self-organising network (SON).
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 30 October 2015
30 October, 2015This week: Access to poles for broadband usage, protecting base stations from interference, indoor location finding, methanol fuel cells, the benefits of FirstNet, and LMR market research.
GovInnovate Summit 2015 fast approaching
29 October, 2015The must-attend event for public service professionals is nearly here, with GovInnovate Summit 2015 to be held in Canberra from 24–26 November.
Comms Connect — early bird registrations due today
23 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)
Save up to hundreds of dollars on your visit to the Comms Connect conference and exhibition in Melbourne in December by registering by today — Friday, 23 October.
Inmarsat's deal with Cobham SATCOM to deliver 'connected aircraft' in Europe
21 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Inmarsat Services LtdInmarsat has announced a deal with Cobham SATCOM that will bring high-speed internet connectivity to passengers flying across Europe.
Metrorrey's urban network upgrade with TETRA
21 October, 2015 | Supplied by: SepuraMexican city Monterrey, will receive an upgraded TETRA system for its urban transport network, supplied by Teltronic.
Inmarsat and Land Rover trek across Aussie Outback
20 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Inmarsat Services LtdOn board for the 2015 Land Rover Experience Tour, Inmarsat's global voice, broadband and M2M connectivity will keep drivers connected, even from the middle of the Outback.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 16 October 2015
16 October, 2015This week: Satcom operators sign disaster charter, France sets date for 700 MHz auction, NZ radio towers to come down, more radio problems for US police, and GovInnovate conference coming up.
Signals making airports safer for all
16 October, 2015An enhanced positioning system will increase safety and the efficiency of logistical operations at airports in the future.
Satcoms put to the test in military exercises
16 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Inmarsat LtdInmarsat recently trained military personnel in the Pacific at a multinational event focusing on communications and interoperability in humanitarian aid and disaster response situations.
Motorola joins fight against pirates in Seychelles
15 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Motorola SolutionsIn the ongoing battle against pirates and smugglers, the Seychelles Police have been equipped with mission-critical communications technology from Motorola Solutions to support public safety across 115 islands.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 9 October 2015
09 October, 2015This week: Icom wins marine radio award, Nokia returns to public safety, Sepura sponsors Mercedes supercar, and Comms Connect Melbourne is coming up.
Tait to open Asia-Pacific headquarters in Sydney
07 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Tait Electronics (Aust) Pty LtdTait Communications has announced that it will open a new Asia-Pacific headquarters in Sydney, with the regional general manager and regional sales director to move there from Brisbane.