Ahead of his presentation at Comms Connect Sydney, we spoke with John Yaldwyn, 4RF's CTO, to get his insights into how to keep SCADA networks safe and secure. [ + ]

NEC's device-to-device communication technology will enable the transmission of images outside LTE service areas for public safety personnel. [ + ]

The critical communications industry as a whole needs to collaborate more to demonstrate the value of communications across a multitude of market sectors, says ARCIA's Hamish Duff. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

A new network infrastructure delivering emergency communications in the Outback is being made possible with Toyota LandCruisers. [ + ]

Zetron AcomEVO console systems are helping Western Australia's Brookfield Rail oversee its vast rail infrastructure effectively and efficiently. [ + ]

Thales is leading the Fed4PMR project to develop a future high-data-rate 4G/LTE communication network for security agencies and emergency services. [ + ]

Wireless communications specialist Branka Vucetic researches big things that significantly benefit the communications industry — and has now been awarded the prestigious Australian Laureate Fellowship. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

Calls to emergency services from mobile phones now contain improved location information, following upgrades to the Triple Zero service. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

A US Federal Communications Commission ruling has effectively prohibited the use of TETRA systems on public safety 800 and 700 MHz bands. [ + ]

Sydney's premier critical communications event will be held on 22–23 June, with a feature-packed program of first-class speakers and workshops. [ + ]