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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. [ + ]
Doubling communication beams for small satellites
Scientists have developed a 256-element Ka-band phased-array receiver to maximise energy efficiency and performance in small satellites, effectively doubling the number of controllable communication beams. [ + ]
Quantum navigation solution undergoes defence trials at sea
The trial saw Q-CTRL make use of a quantum dual gravimeter, which measures tiny variations in Earth's gravity as part of a quantum-assured positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) system. [ + ]
Optus-led consortium to build a sovereign LEO satellite
The project marks a significant step forward for Australia's capabilities in space-based connectivity and critical space domain awareness. [ + ]
RFUANZ report: a sold-out evening of celebration
The annual RFUANZ Gala Dinner and Awards evening was an exceptional celebration of innovation, dedication and excellence across the sector. [ + ]
Ultra-compact radio module enables 6G applications
An ultra-compact, low-power, 150 GHz radio module enabling high data rates in mobile devices has been developed by researchers in Japan. [ + ]
ARCIA update: LMR is still important
Recent conferences and other events have affirmed that land mobile radio is still important and that the market is indeed growing, says ARCIA President Hamish Duff. [ + ]
