An MoU between Melbourne's Centre for Disaster Management and Public Safety and British APCO recognises that both groups have public safety at their heart. [ + ]

As Cyclone Gabrielle approached the coastline of New Zealand, members of New Zealand's Amateur Radio Emergency Communications (AREC) wasted no time kicking into gear. [ + ]

The standout development of 2022 was the introduction of dual-mode LTE/MCX devices for blue light agencies, according to Softil CEO Pierre Hagendorf. [ + ]

After years of circling, the technology and regulatory stars are aligning for wide-scale drone use to take off in 2023. [ + ]

A shield that can block interference but allow for optical communication channels could help to optimise electronic device performance in a variety of civilian and military settings. [ + ]

The beauty of cloud-based collaboration is that everyone doesn't have to be on the same system to be on the same page during a crisis. [ + ]

Years ago people would listen to the 'wireless' for information, then we were trained to use the more modern term of 'radio', but now we are back to talking about 'wireless broadband'. [ + ]

The functions of a connected mine will require a purpose-built network that delivers reliability and security. [ + ]

RFUANZ representatives John Laughton, Graham Markson and Carl Garner attended the Comms Connect Melbourne conference in October. [ + ]

Softil's crystal ball has been intently examined in order to see what the next year might bring to the transitioning world of mission-critical communications (MCX). [ + ]

We are all wondering what the new year will bring; hopefully on the east coast we get a break from floods, fires and everything else that has been happening. [ + ]

The smart connected bus uses mobile data networks to share information with other vehicles and infrastructure. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a method that allows the water level of rivers to be monitored around the clock, which will be useful for area-wide flood warning systems. [ + ]

For years, a huge adventure in science has been quietly taking place in Western Australia. Now a new stage is starting with the construction of an international telescope. [ + ]

Peter Scarlata from Simoco discusses the rising importance of resilient LTE data communications solutions for public safety and commercial applications. [ + ]