New emergency app available for Victoria
17 November, 2016Victorians can now download the new VicEmergency app, providing them with information and warnings for incidents such as fires, floods and storms.
NZ quake knocks out 111 service
14 November, 2016New Zealand's 111 operator service has resumed and is functioning normally, following an earthquake that saw it lose connectivity.
Next generation mobile intelligence: What does mobility really mean for public safety agencies?
11 November, 2016 by Steve Crutchfield, Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand, Motorola SolutionsPublic safety agencies globally are investing in technologies to enable them to access essential information in a more mobile way — a concept often referred to as mobility.
Swissphone presents the newest solutions for public safety
11 November, 2016Swissphone is a leading provider of alerting and communication solutions for public safety organisations.
Nokia gets serious about public safety LTE
10 November, 2016 by Jonathan NallyNokia has announced the launch of the Nokia Group Communications portfolio, which it said will expand its range of LTE-based public safety solutions.
Deployable comms for disaster situations
03 November, 2016 by Jonathan NallyWe spoke with UK firm Excelerate's founder and chairman, David Savage, ahead of his presentation at this month's Comms Connect conference and exhibition in Melbourne.
German network opens channels
31 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyThe German public safety TETRA network, BDBOS, now has extra functionality with the opening up of further use of control channels.
FirstNet deadline won't be met
31 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyAward of the FirstNet contract, due for 1 November, has had to be pushed back, according to the agency's CEO, Mike Poth.
Firsthand account of why FirstNet is needed
27 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyMore than a decade after the Hurricane Katrina disaster, first responders in the US are still waiting for the promised new nationwide public safety network.
Emergency Vehicle Priority switched on in Mackay
26 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyEmergency services vehicles in Mackay will get to their destinations faster thanks to award-winning traffic technology switched on this month.
Haiti hurricane relief supported by SES
25 October, 2016SES will support Haiti hurricane relief by providing emergency.lu connectivity services in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.
Twig Com TWIG Embody personal alarm device
24 October, 2016The Twig Com TWIG Embody 3G/GSM/GNSS personal alarm device is wearable and rechargeable.
US county installs integrated text-to-9-1-1
21 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyPhiladelphia's Chester County Department of Emergency Services implements fully integrated text-to-9-1-1 to improve dispatching for its 121 emergency departments.
EWN to use Optus and SatSleeve
21 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyRemote workers will be kept in the loop via satellite comms in a deal between Optus Satellite and Aeeris, operator of the Early Warning Network.
Alerts sent during hurricane
20 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyEverbridge critical communications systems were used by over 900 US counties, cities, businesses, transportation authorities and hospitals to send millions of messages when Hurricane Matthew struck.
