A new approach can leverage both TETRA and LTE for mission-critical comms, says ETELM's Nicolas Hauswald. [ + ]

A consortium is trialling the use of unmanned aerial systems to carry communications equipment in Norway's Svalbard region. [ + ]

Motorola Solutions has been selected in the latest tender to supply TETRA digital radio solutions to security authorities in Brandenburg, Germany. [ + ]

Airbus will use a simulated fire scenario to demonstrate a new pilot version of its real-time virtual reality technology at Critical Communications World. [ + ]

FirstNet's former president, TJ Kennedy, and Jason Karp, its former chief counsel, have launched the Public Safety Network. [ + ]

Simoco's new operations centre provides 24/7 monitoring, troubleshooting and maintenance for the second-busiest airport in the world. [ + ]

The global TETRA market is on the rise, with global shipments increasing by 15% in 2017 according to IHS Markit. [ + ]

Winners of the Radio Frequency Users Association of New Zealand annual industry awards for 2018 have been announced. [ + ]

Norway's DSB has issued a paper describing possible ways to implement a mission-critical mobile broadband system via commercial mobile networks. [ + ]

New technologies for public safety agencies are already on the market, but the job is far from complete, says Ovum's Kevin Noonan. [ + ]

The federal government is investing $260 million to develop GPS and satellite technology. [ + ]

Emergency services and app developers will join forces in a race to develop solutions to real-world public safety challenges. [ + ]

Haast, a remote New Zealand tourist township, is now connected to the world via a satcom-linked 3G tower. [ + ]

Nominations are now open for the prestigious US$100,000 Marconi Prize for contributions to communications and information sciences. [ + ]

New Zealand's Tait Communications is seeking outside investment and amending its company structure to take advantage of growth opportunities. [ + ]