Articles
Wi-Fi can enhance emergency services comms, says WBA
Three new reports provide a framework for how Wi-Fi, Passpoint and OpenRoaming can facilitate and sustain emergency calling and priority communications around the world. [ + ]
Progress with purpose: a Comms Connect panel preview
Critical Comms editor Lauren Davis sat down with Telstra's Natalie Kolodziej for a sneak preview of what to expect from Comms Connect's first ever Women in Critical Comms panel. [ + ]
European Space Agency launches deep space antenna in WA
The ESA is expanding its capability to communicate with scientific, exploration and space safety missions across our Solar System, having inaugurated a new, 35 m-diameter deep space antenna on 4 October. [ + ]
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. [ + ]