BAI Communications appoints new global board chair
05 May, 2016 | Supplied by: BAI CommunicationsBAI Communications has announced the appointment of Deena Shiff as its new board chair, effective 30 May.
Conference report: Comms Connect Wellington
04 May, 2016 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)The inaugural Comms Connect Wellington event was a roaring success, with industry members gathering from far and wide to absorb the latest information and technologies.
Radio Spectrum Management monthly update
02 May, 2016New Zealand calls for ideas for the use of 174–230 MHz, warns about LED streetlight RF noise and issues notice on digital fixed services above 5.9 GHz.
Labelling of radio equipment
02 May, 2016Radio equipment supplied in Australia and New Zealand must comply with the relevant labelling requirements, under a simplified regime that took effect from 1 March 2016.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 29 April
29 April, 2016Facebook developing wireless systems, School of the Air's 50th birthday, SIGFOX deployed on tallest buildings, Russia's new battlefield headsets, radio hams might get duty-free gear, and satcoms at sea.
Comms industry forecasts: report rundowns
29 April, 2016There's been a spate of comms industry forecast reports issued lately so we thought we'd provide a quick rundown on what they're all about.
FCC quashes TETRA on public safety bands
28 April, 2016A US Federal Communications Commission ruling has effectively prohibited the use of TETRA systems on public safety 800 and 700 MHz bands.
Comms Connect Sydney — don't miss it!
27 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)Sydney's premier critical communications event will be held on 22–23 June, with a feature-packed program of first-class speakers and workshops.
Harris lands ADF comms contract
27 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Harris CorporationHarris Corporation has been selected to supply an integrated battlespace communication system for the Australian Defence Force.
Vp plc acquires TR for $17m
26 April, 2016 | Supplied by: TechRentalsUK company Vp plc has completed a $17 million sales transaction to buy TR Pty Ltd, including key business brands such as TechRentals.
SES inks Ku-band capacity deals
22 April, 2016SES and Global Eagle Entertainment have signed Ku-band capacity deals for enhanced Wi-Fi in-flight connectivity across emerging markets.
R&D roadmap for data analysis in public safety
21 April, 2016The US government has issued a report outlining the steps needed to ensure data analysis is used to advantage by first responders and other public safety communications users.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets from 15 April
15 April, 2016Investigations continue over communications crisis during Brussels terror attacks, FirstNet extends proposal date, and Comms Connect wraps up in Wellington.
Early-bird rates for Emergency, SAR conferences closing Monday
14 April, 2016Don't miss your chance to save with early-bird rates for the upcoming Disaster and Emergency Management and the Search and Rescue conferences. Register by Monday, 18 April.
Airbus wins international TETRA award
12 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Airbus/Secure Land CommunicationsAirbus Defence and Space, as part of a research consortium, was the winner for the category 'Best Evolution to Future Broadband' at the ICCA 2016 Awards.
