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

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

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

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

Nokia and TeamTalk have signed a technology partner agreement for developing critical, resilient communications across New Zealand. [ + ]

One of New Zealand's largest waterfront cargo logistics companies is reaping the benefits of moving to the DMR standard. [ + ]

Advanced satellite positioning will have the capacity to guide aircraft to within a few metres, improving safety for all those in the air. [ + ]

Register before 11 May to qualify for the Comms Connect Sydney early bird discount. [ + ]

Australia's Satellite-Based Augmentation System trial is enabling the safe travel of ocean liners and regional aircraft. [ + ]

Sandringham Coast Guard on Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay responded to more than 17,000 radio calls for assistance in 2017. [ + ]

Respected US commentator Andy Seybold has outlined the pluses and minuses of relying on LTE for public safety communications. [ + ]

Motorola Solutions will upgrade and enhance the Metropolitan Mobile Radio network for Victoria's first responders. [ + ]

The Murchison Widefield Array low‑frequency radio telescope has doubled in size with the addition of 128 new antenna stations. [ + ]

A dual robot arm system is helping researchers test the next generation of antennas for the coming 5G revolution. [ + ]

To meet the communications needs of tomorrow's cities, researchers are already working on what will come after 5G. [ + ]