New tool helps NZ emergency services locate people at risk
17 September, 2025Emergency services can now quickly locate the approximate area of the mobile phone of a person where there are grave fears for their health or safety, without them needing to call 111.
131 projects completed under Broadcasting Resilience Program
09 September, 2025 | Supplied by: BAI CommunicationsAmong other projects, the BRP has resulted in the upgrade of 98 ABC AM and FM broadcast sites to help keep communities connected, safe and informed during times of emergency.
The true cost of connectivity: lifetime value trumps initial acquisition
09 September, 2025 by Jan Jesman* | Supplied by: Panorama Antennas Pty LtdFor mission-critical applications, the true measure of a component's worth is not what it costs upfront, but the value it delivers over its intended operational life.
Guardian Telecom OGP-10 emergency help point system
08 September, 2025 | Supplied by: CoverTel Telecommunications GroupIn an era where public safety is paramount, Guardian Telecom's emergency communication technology — including the OGP-10 emergency help point system — provides innovation in security infrastructure.
Comms Connect to highlight NZ's Cellular Network Visibility Service
04 September, 2025 by Lauren Davis | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)Launched as part of New Zealand's Public Safety Network, the service is a digital tool to help emergency responders stay connected and informed of outages.
Frequentis MissionX end-to-end solution for mission-critical comms
01 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Frequentis AustralasiaMissionX from Frequentis is an end-to-end solution based on Mission Critical Services (MCS/MCX) as defined by 3GPP, which enables secure broadband communication for first responders and control rooms.
Private 5G networks on the verge of mainstream adoption
21 August, 2025 | Supplied by: SNS Telecom & ITAnnual investments in private 5G networks for vertical industries are projected to grow at a CAGR of 41% between 2025 and 2028, eventually surpassing US$5 billion by the end of 2028.
AT&T picks Etherstack for IWF tech, makes VoLTE call over satellite
14 August, 2025 | Supplied by: AT&TEtherstack's IWF solution is being deployed into data centres across the US to provide crucial bridging technology between LMR networks and FirstNet.
WA's emergency warning system rolled out in Canada
12 August, 2025Life-saving technology that was developed in Western Australia, with funding from the WA Government, is being rolled out in Canada following the recent deadly wildfires.
Bulgaria's National Police Service equipped with body cameras
01 August, 2025 | Supplied by: Motorola SolutionsThe National Police Service will deploy Motorola Solutions' V500 body cameras alongside VideoManager evidence management software.
Global 5G subscriber growth soars in Q1 2025
24 July, 2025 | Supplied by: 5G AmericasGlobal 5G connections reached 2.4 billion by the end of Q1 2025, with projections suggesting an increase to 8 billion by 2029 — representing over 94% of the forecast global population of 8.5 billion.
NSW and Victoria to trial cross-border emergency comms
23 July, 2025Frontline responders working between NSW and Victoria will soon be able to access improved communications when responding to natural disasters across borders.
Motorola to implement federal critical comms network in Brazil
18 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Motorola SolutionsMotorola Solutions will implement a new federal mission-critical communications solution that will enable Brazil's defence and public safety organisations to seamlessly collaborate during joint missions.
Remote-controlled drones to keep Greater Sydney roads moving
11 July, 2025The NSW Government has launched drone-in-a-box technology in an effort to get an eye in the sky faster in response to emergencies and traffic snarls on key road corridors.
Study finds security flaws in TETRA radio systems
08 July, 2025Many believe that TETRA radio systems are safe because the technology is advanced — but important security controls, such as modern encryption and secure logins, are often missing.
