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Achieve accurate RF measurements by understanding spectral purity
Selecting a signal generator with high spectral purity ensures that the measurements signify the device under test's performance rather than the signal generator's limitations. [ + ]
Drones with defibrillators could respond to cardiac arrests
UK researchers have built a drone system to deliver defibrillators to people experiencing cardiac arrest, which could help save lives. [ + ]
Optus under investigation following Triple Zero failure
A botched network upgrade resulted in the failure of over 600 Triple Zero calls in South Australia, the Northern Territory and Western Australia — with four people subsequently passing away. [ + ]
Strengthening connections with RFUANZ
In October, several RFUANZ committee members will be attending Comms Connect Melbourne, eager to explore the latest industry trends and innovations in Australia. [ + ]
Connectivity Innovation Network strengthens disaster preparedness
Several new research projects are paving the way for technologies that aim to strengthen disaster preparedness, improve power resilience and secure critical communications across NSW. [ + ]
Salt Typhoon's fallout is far from over
The Chinese cyber operation penetrated the core infrastructure of major telecommunications companies; the very networks that carry calls, texts and data for millions of people. [ + ]
The true cost of connectivity: lifetime value trumps initial acquisition
For 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. [ + ]
Comms Connect Melbourne 2025: conference preview
There will be three concurrent conference streams to choose from — Public Safety, Technology and Industry — so attendees can build the program that best suits their interests. [ + ]
ARCIA update: consultation papers and training courses
ARCIA's new-look spectrum subcommittee, now led by Simon Lardner, has been busy responding to various ACMA consultation papers and questions from members. [ + ]
The Interworking Function: ensuring critical networks work together
Several key challenges must be addressed to ensure successful integration between LMR and MCX systems, including service mapping, system performance, scalability, user training and more. [ + ]
Solving the challenge of in-tunnel GNSS
GNSS signals are rendered useless in tunnels and other subterranean environments; an effective solution is to regenerate real-time GNSS signals to ensure continuous, accurate positioning. [ + ]
Signal generators: does analog or digital make a difference?
With so many options, it's important to understand which signal generator is best to achieve a project's goal. [ + ]
HAPS telecommunications services set to launch in 2026
SoftBank plans to launch pre-commercial HAPS services in Japan in partnership with Sceye, a New Mexico-based aerospace company that develops lighter-than-air (LTA)-type HAPS vehicles. [ + ]
Midnight Blue discovers more TETRA vulnerabilities
New security vulnerabilities have been identified in the TETRA standard, including the elusive end-to-end (E2EE) encryption mechanisms that are commonly encountered in sensitive use cases. [ + ]
NBN Co and Project Kuiper bring LEO satellite broadband to Aust
NBN Co and Amazon will deliver high-speed, wholesale fixed broadband to customers in regional, rural and remote Australia via Project Kuiper's low-Earth-orbit satellite technology. [ + ]