Emergency warning system improves road safety
18 January, 2017Audio warnings about an approaching ambulance will soon be available in Swedish cars.
Emergency response boosted by RapidSOS, Zetron partnership
18 January, 2017More accurate location and additional caller information will be received during an emergency call, following a partnership between Zetron and RapidSOS.
Report into comms during South Australian storms
16 January, 2017 by Jonathan NallyThe Local Government Association of South Australia has looked at lessons learned in the wake of communications difficulties encountered during September's storms.
US emergency alert system successfully tested
13 January, 2017A successful nationwide test has been conducted on the US Emergency Alert System (EAS).
C3 TETRA network contract awarded to Rohill
12 January, 2017The upgrade of the C3 (Critical Communication Caribbean) TETRA network in the Antilles will be undertaken by Rohill.
How should emergency operators be classified?
12 January, 2017 by Jonathan NallyThe head of an FCC bureau argues that changing technology and responsibilities should lead to an upgrade in the classification of 911 operators.
Video: Scandinavia's ISI exercise
09 January, 2017 by Jonathan NallyWatch this video of Swedish and Norwegian emergency services personnel putting cross-border TETRA interoperability to the test.
Marine radio upgraded for NSW-Vic border
22 December, 2016The Sydney to Hobart yacht race will benefit from a new marine radio safety net, which has been upgraded by Marine Rescue NSW.
Vic police and emergency services receive radio upgrade
22 December, 2016Outdated police and emergency services radios will be replaced by the Victorian Government under a seven-year contract with Telstra.
Airbus and TC Connect oversee Norwegian TETRA integration
21 December, 2016Modernisation has begun on the Norwegian public warning system, after Airbus Defence and Space and TC Connect were awarded the major contract.
Motorola and NSW Telco Authority upgrade public safety radio
16 December, 2016The New South Wales radio network will be upgraded to assist public safety agencies in their duties.
It's time for action on PSMB
13 December, 2016 by Jonathan NallyThe government's long-awaited response to the PSMB report has drawn both anger and caution from different sectors.
Savvy Scandinavians secure safety systems synergy success
12 December, 2016 by Jonathan NallySwedish and Norwegian emergency services personnel can now communicate across each other's national TETRA networks.
Airbus TETRA technology deployed on Chinese metro
09 December, 2016Digital TETRA communications systems for the metro lines of three cities in China will be supplied by Airbus Defence and Space, to ensure secure operations.
Black spot funding under scrutiny by SA Gov
06 December, 2016An investigation into the use of mobile black spot funding has been requested by the South Australian Government, after high-priority sites missed out on selection.
