TasRail has deployed a Tait DMR Tier 3 data solution to deliver improved services and safety. [ + ]

The federal government has released a consultation package on spectrum reform that aims to modernise and simplify Australia's spectrum management framework. [ + ]

The Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Wireless Group has recommended that nations standardise 700–800 MHz for LTE-based public protection and disaster relief. [ + ]

Zetron and Harris Corporation's Public Safety and Professional Communications business have formed a strategic partnership for the North America region. [ + ]

A 1.7-tonne anechoic chamber, worth $800,000, has been delivered to the University of Technology Sydney to take part in the development of next-generation radio systems. [ + ]

Five short-listed companies will be asked to respond to the RFP for the upgrade of the radio system for Perth's urban rail system. [ + ]

The safety agency has adopted Microsoft Azure cloud services to keep staff and volunteers connected. [ + ]

A live ETSI webinar on 27 April will outline how to comply with Europe's new Radio Equipment Directive. [ + ]

South Australian start-up Silentium Defence has developed a passive radar that uses pre-existing and non-sensor sources of radiofrequency energy to map out an environment. [ + ]

A chip-scale optical device promises to provide high-speed RF tuning with response times faster than one nanosecond. [ + ]

The United States' public safety mobile broadband network, FirstNet, is now officially underway, with AT&T selected as prime contractor. [ + ]

An 80 megabyte-per-second deep space laser communications system will be tested aboard NASA's Orion spacecraft. [ + ]

A $50m investment in mobility devices and applications will see Victorian police spend more time on the frontline. [ + ]

TPG has paid $1.2bn for 20 MHz of spectrum as part of its plan to roll out a mobile broadband network across Australia. [ + ]

Changes to licence fees will be the result of the Radio Spectrum Fees Framework Review in New Zealand. [ + ]