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Deployable comms for disaster situations
We spoke with UK firm Excelerate's founder and chairman, David Savage, ahead of his presentation at this month's Comms Connect conference and exhibition in Melbourne. [ + ]
FirstNet deadline won't be met
Award of the FirstNet contract, due for 1 November, has had to be pushed back, according to the agency's CEO, Mike Poth. [ + ]
Comms Connect Melbourne — just weeks away!
Australasia's premier communications event will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a feature-packed program of first-class speakers, exhibits and workshops. [ + ]
Focus on the future
In its latest Five-year Spectrum Outlook, the ACMA is tackling the IoT, 5G, dynamic spectrum access and other pressing issues. [ + ]
A busy year for our industry
This year has seen many critical communications industry developments and milestones, and there are more to come in 2017, says ARCIA's Hamish Duff. [ + ]
Drone-and-drop small cell technology
Nokia Bell Labs has demonstrated a drone-delivered, solar-powered, self-activating F-cell system. [ + ]
Exercise shows HF is as vital as ever
More than 250 military comms experts from over 20 countries converged in Brisbane for a crucial HF radio exercise. [ + ]
Verizon tests airborne LTE
Flight trials of Verizon's Airborne LTE Operations initiative have demonstrated the promise of using drones for communications relay. [ + ]
US government LMR use surveyed
The US Government Accountability Office has released a report into the use of land mobile radio across government departments, including interoperability issues. [ + ]
UK's ESN labelled "inherently risky"
The UK's "inherently risky" new Emergency Services Network is running five months late, according to the National Audit Office. [ + ]
Off-the-shelf 5G and IoT testing
Designing 5G and IoT RF systems through accurate simulation with OTS components and fast multistage impedance matching synthesis on a PCB. [ + ]
European broadband project reaches milestone
The largest consultation of European PPDR end users ever conducted has resulted in a Work Package of the BroadMap project delivered to the European Commission. [ + ]
NPSTC to FCC — don't mix bands
In a paper submitted to the FCC, NPSTC has recommended against mixing narrowband and broadband technologies in the same spectrum segment. [ + ]
5G comms for connected cars
The vehicle industry has taken a step forward with the formation of a 5G connected-car communications consortium. [ + ]
Smart ambulance boasts improved comms
An Australian-designed 'smart ambulance' is set to save lives by revolutionising on-scene communications with hospital emergency departments. [ + ]
