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Towards a new spectrum management framework
The ACMA relishes the opportunity to develop a more efficient and effective spectrum management framework to benefit all spectrum users, said the acting chairman, Richard Bean. [ + ]
Comms consoles keep rail network on track
Zetron AcomEVO console systems are helping Western Australia's Brookfield Rail oversee its vast rail infrastructure effectively and efficiently. [ + ]
Thales leads Fed4PMR consortium for broadband PMR
Thales is leading the Fed4PMR project to develop a future high-data-rate 4G/LTE communication network for security agencies and emergency services. [ + ]
Comms specialist awarded ARC Laureate Fellowship
Wireless communications specialist Branka Vucetic researches big things that significantly benefit the communications industry — and has now been awarded the prestigious Australian Laureate Fellowship. [ + ]
Conference report: Comms Connect Wellington
The inaugural Comms Connect Wellington event was a roaring success, with industry members gathering from far and wide to absorb the latest information and technologies. [ + ]
Triple Zero location tracking boosted
Calls to emergency services from mobile phones now contain improved location information, following upgrades to the Triple Zero service. [ + ]
Labelling of radio equipment
Radio equipment supplied in Australia and New Zealand must comply with the relevant labelling requirements, under a simplified regime that took effect from 1 March 2016. [ + ]
Radio Spectrum Management monthly update
New Zealand calls for ideas for the use of 174–230 MHz, warns about LED streetlight RF noise and issues notice on digital fixed services above 5.9 GHz. [ + ]
Comms industry forecasts: report rundowns
There's been a spate of comms industry forecast reports issued lately so we thought we'd provide a quick rundown on what they're all about. [ + ]
FCC quashes TETRA on public safety bands
A US Federal Communications Commission ruling has effectively prohibited the use of TETRA systems on public safety 800 and 700 MHz bands. [ + ]
Comms Connect Sydney — don't miss it!
Sydney's premier critical communications event will be held on 22–23 June, with a feature-packed program of first-class speakers and workshops. [ + ]
R&D roadmap for data analysis in public safety
The US government has issued a report outlining the steps needed to ensure data analysis is used to advantage by first responders and other public safety communications users. [ + ]
The long and winding road to 5G
We speak with Quixoticity's Peter Clemons to get his views on the coming transition to mobile broadband communications, and its implication for traditional narrowband comms. [ + ]
Outback innovation — LTE in energy
Australian oil and gas producer Beach Energy has rolled out a private LTE voice and data system at its remote South Australian site. [ + ]
Taking Australian technology to the world
We profile ZCG Scalar, an Australian antenna manufacturer that has successfully carved out a specialist niche in both the domestic and export markets. [ + ]