Codan VaaN 2.0 firefighter-assured communications concept
15 December, 2025 | Supplied by: DTC - a Codan CompanyCodan's Vehicle as a Node 2.0 (VaaN 2.0) concept transforms frontline appliances into communication hubs, delivering assured, non-infrastructure dependent communications to the incident location.
Australians are ready for AI-powered emergency response
12 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Motorola SolutionsAustralians and New Zealanders want to share their personal data with emergency services and see them use AI, according to a new study.
5G drones deliver live images from emergencies
10 December, 2025Timely images allow emergency responders to gain an early impression of the situation and provide targeted assistance more effectively.
NZ extends PSN Cellular Services, progresses on LMR network
03 December, 2025Public safety and emergency management organisations across New Zealand will soon have access to the emergency-grade Public Safety Network Cellular Services.
m-View Matrix body-worn cameras
26 November, 2025 | Supplied by: Tait Communicationsm-View's Matrix body-worn cameras are purpose-built for frontline environments, offering high-clarity recording, extended shift-length battery performance and rugged durability.
Airbus Agnet Direct multimode connectivity for MCX users
25 November, 2025 | Supplied by: Airbus Public Safety and SecurityAgnet Direct is a multimode solution that allows mission-critical applications (MCX) users, such as public safety forces and emergency services, to stay connected to team members even when broadband (4G/5G) networks are not available.
Person dies after Triple Zero failure on outdated Samsung phone
19 November, 2025 by Lauren DavisOn 13 November, a customer using TPG's Lebara phone service on a Samsung device could not make Triple Zero calls on the TPG mobile network. As a result, a person tragically lost their life.
NZ emergency services approach cyclone season with better comms
14 November, 2025 by Steve Ferguson*Emergency services will face this cyclone season with improved cellular communications capability, thanks to the government's investment in the Public Safety Network.
UK Home Office awards Etherstack MCPTX contract for ESN
13 November, 2025 | Supplied by: Etherstack Pty LtdThe Etherstack contract is part of the Home Office's plan to transition UK public safety communications to its next-generation Emergency Services Network.
GME MT620GR personal locator beacon
13 November, 2025 | Supplied by: GME Pty LtdThe product includes Return Link Service (RLS) technology, so users receive confirmation once their distress signal has been received and processed by the satellite system.
Optus update: Senate inquiry begins, vandals cause new outage
06 November, 2025 by Lauren DavisOptus is dealing with the Senate inquiry into September's outage, as well as a new outage linked to the vandalism of a telecommunications tower in the Hunter region.
Triple Zero Custodian Bill passes, as Senate inquiry looms
29 October, 2025 by Lauren DavisWith an open inquiry into Optus and the Triple Zero ecosystem just days away, new legislation has passed to cement the powers of the Triple Zero Custodian.
Caltta powers comms for military parade
28 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Caltta TechnologiesCaltta Technologies has delivered end-to-end communication support for China's 80th Anniversary of Victory in the World Anti-Fascist War — highlighted by a grand military parade.
Hytera PDC690 dual-mode radio
28 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Hytera Communications Co. LtdCombining smartphone versatility with a two-way radio, the product unifies mission-critical voice and data in one device and keeps teams connected, informed and mission-ready in the field.
Issue with older Samsung phones connecting to Triple Zero
27 October, 2025 by Lauren DavisRecent mobile device testing undertaken by the telco industry has identified an issue affecting certain older Samsung mobile phones when attempting to make Triple Zero calls.
