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Cross-technology comms for the IoT
Researchers have developed a framework that enables different wireless technologies to communicate directly with each other. [ + ]
Indoor location of rescue forces in distress
Scientists have developed technology to locate personnel inside buildings without having to rely upon continuous GPS signals. [ + ]
Accurate measurements for 5G communications
New NIST testbeds are helping to define how 5G communications will safely interact with other technologies such as 4G, GPS, Wi-Fi and radar. [ + ]
New plan needed for Perth's transport radio system
The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia's Radio Systems Replacement project has become a casualty of the dispute between the US and Huawei. [ + ]
Comms Connect Sydney and New Zealand postponed
Due to the current restrictions on travel and gatherings, WFevents has postponed the Comms Connect Sydney and New Zealand events. [ + ]
Critical Communications World rescheduled for November
Critical Communications World 2020 has been rescheduled from June to 3–5 November due to the current circumstances around COVID-19. [ + ]
Radio industry training and awards
Upcoming workshops will help industry professionals expand their capabilities, while NZ's annual awards will recognise achievements and excellence. [ + ]
Baptism of fire for critical communications
The summer bushfires brought out the best in the industry as everyone rallied to keep communications networks up and running, says ARCIA's Hamish Duff. [ + ]
NSW announces $217m funding boost for GRN
Emergency services and other government agencies will benefit from a $217 million boost to the state's mission-critical Government Radio Network. [ + ]
Tech developments on show at NZ conference
Comms Connect New Zealand is a must-attend event for everyone in business- and mission-critical comms. [ + ]
How the Orion Network expanded into Darwin
Cyclones and tropical heat were two of the challenges that had to be met in the Orion Network's latest expansion. [ + ]
Motorola awarded US$764 million in case against Hytera
Motorola Solutions has been awarded a total of US$764.6 million in its trade secret theft and copyright case against Hytera, and will now seek worldwide injunctions. [ + ]
Frequency planning for microwave communications
In this extract from his new microwave handbook, Trevor Manning explains some of the intricacies of planning radio networks. [ + ]
Fighting fire with comms firepower
The NSW Telco Authority found itself in the thick of battle during the bushfires, working to maintain emergency communications and restoring damaged sites. [ + ]
Mobile World Congress called off over coronavirus concerns
The GSMA has announced the cancellation of this year's Mobile World Congress due to flow-on effects from the coronavirus outbreak. [ + ]