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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. [ + ]
The evolving synergy of comms and dispatch solutions
Fully interoperable and always available integrated dispatch systems will continue to be of key importance, says Zetron's Ranjan Bhagat. [ + ]
Military satellites support bushfires comms
A communications team based in Hawaii was tasked with enhancing satellite communications for Australian military personnel assisting with firefighting efforts. [ + ]
Igor Leprince becomes BAI Communications' Group CEO
BAI Communications has announced that Igor Leprince has been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2020. [ + ]
AT&T, Verizon spend $244m on Super Bowl comms
The telco rivals have boosted communications, including 5G, across Miami in preparation for the Super Bowl, but not everyone is impressed with the results. [ + ]
GAO issues report card on FirstNet progress
AT&T is meeting all of its FirstNet contractual coverage and adoption milestones, but there is some room for improvement in certain management aspects. [ + ]
Minister visits bushfire-affected radio sites
Federal Minister for Communications Paul Fletcher has visited teams helping to restore bushfire-affected radio tower sites on the NSW South Coast. [ + ]
