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Network slicing in emergency services
Good news is on the way — the latest technology, in the form of 5G network slicing, will represent a tangible shift in the connectivity landscape. [ + ]
Developing and deploying mission-critical applications using broadband technologies
Many public safety and first responder organisations are deploying broadband technologies to enable the use of new mission-critical (MC) applications. [ + ]
Wireless remote monitoring for petrochemical applications
Wireless telemetry systems using unlicensed radio bands can help petrochemical facilities collect operational data conveniently and cost-effectively. [ + ]
Nokia and Bosch partner on 5G positioning
Nokia and Bosch have announced that they have jointly developed 5G-based precision positioning technology intended for new Industry 4.0 use cases. [ + ]
The 5G future — a Comms Connect NZ preview
Josh Bahlman, General Manager of Telco Cloud at Spark, will explore the potential of 5G standalone networks in two sessions at Comms Connect New Zealand. [ + ]
Superconducting amplifiers offer high performance at low power
Researchers have demonstrated a high-performance cooled amplifier with significantly lower power consumption than that of conventional cooled semiconductor amplifiers. [ + ]
RFUANZ report: radio spectrum matters in NZ
John Laughton provides a short timeline of Radio Spectrum Management, following the 100th anniversary of the first radio regulations. [ + ]
A busy year ahead for ARCIA
2023 is an important year for ARCIA as we get back to a more normal year, and the calendar is in full swing. [ + ]
Metasurface antenna can change beam's characteristics
Researchers have developed a novel antenna that allows manipulation of the direction, frequency and amplitude of the antenna's electromagnetic waves. [ + ]
MoU signals mutual cooperation between Aust and UK
An MoU between Melbourne's Centre for Disaster Management and Public Safety and British APCO recognises that both groups have public safety at their heart. [ + ]
Radio amateurs respond to Cyclone Gabrielle
As Cyclone Gabrielle approached the coastline of New Zealand, members of New Zealand's Amateur Radio Emergency Communications (AREC) wasted no time kicking into gear. [ + ]
Softil issues MCX state of the union for 2022
The standout development of 2022 was the introduction of dual-mode LTE/MCX devices for blue light agencies, according to Softil CEO Pierre Hagendorf. [ + ]
Life-saving and lifestyle-changing drones set to take off in 2023
After years of circling, the technology and regulatory stars are aligning for wide-scale drone use to take off in 2023. [ + ]
Novel devices for blocking electromagnetic interference
A shield that can block interference but allow for optical communication channels could help to optimise electronic device performance in a variety of civilian and military settings. [ + ]
Collaboration is key in natural disaster response
The beauty of cloud-based collaboration is that everyone doesn't have to be on the same system to be on the same page during a crisis. [ + ]