IoT sensors could one day connect via ambient TV, radio and cellular radio waves, following demonstration of an ultra-wideband backscatter system. [ + ]

Western Australia rail network operator, Brookfield Rail, is conducting a $2.5 million upgrade of its radio communications system. [ + ]

Antenna manufacturers are finding new ways to accommodate the need for simultaneous voice, data, GPS and more. [ + ]

NIST has awarded US$38.5 million to 33 research projects aimed at advancing broadband communications technologies for first responders. [ + ]

The race to define 5G may be ending, but the process to design and deploy 5G technology is just beginning. [ + ]

Radio system designers are adopting intelligent DC power infrastructure to improve the reliability of their networks and simplify maintenance requirements. [ + ]

Don't miss this best ever line-up of Australian and international speakers, as well as all the top vendors on the exhibition floor. [ + ]

Australia had a seat at the table in Washington as global radio sector leaders gathered to discuss public safety mobile broadband. [ + ]

Don't miss Sydney's premier critical communications event, 7–8 June at the Sydney Showground, Olympic Park. [ + ]

As the public safety sector comes to grips with LTE, ARCIA aims to bring independent advice into the discussion, says Hamish Duff. [ + ]

Covering more than 8000 km², QGC's TETRA radio network is one of the largest in the world. [ + ]

Preparedness topped the agenda at the 2017 Australian and New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference. [ + ]

The acquisition of Sepura by Hytera Communications has now been completed. [ + ]

Barrett Communications has donated some equipment to the disaster relief effort in Peru. [ + ]

The federal government will enhance the ACMA's stakeholder engagement, decision-making, governance and accountability capabilities. [ + ]