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Social network project aims to assist crisis response
A research project testing the efficient use of social media in crisis situations will undergo its second and final test in Finland next month. [ + ]
Motorola invests in smart tech ventures
Motorola Solutions has invested in companies that produce optoelectronic microphone technology and mobile field documentation software used by emergency services personnel. [ + ]
Radio bursts have scientists stumped
Using CSIRO's 64-metre Parkes radio telescope in eastern Australia, a Swinburne University of Technology researcher has, for the first time, seen a 'fast radio burst' - a short, sharp flash of radio waves from an unknown source - in real time. [ + ]
Body-worn live video trials underway
Mobile video streaming company m-View has been appointed exclusive A/NZ distributor for Fire Cam's body-worn cameras, with trials set to commence with NSW Fire and Rescue, Wilson Security and systems integrator CSG. [ + ]
Mission critical - the value of LMR spectrum
A study into the economic value of LMR radio spectrum in Australia has found that it provides a benefit of at least $2 billion to the community. [ + ]
NSW RFS chooses subscription-based video solution
The NSW Rural Fire Service has implemented a virtual video collaboration solution to enable seamless, real-time communication between 900 staff across the state as well as thousands of volunteers. [ + ]
CASE STUDY: Repeat business at Port Hedland
When a major mineral resources provider in WA needed to extend its underground comms, it chose RFI to supply and integrate a rebroadcast and combining system using DSP-based repeaters.
[ + ]Camera-based 'GPS' could replace satellites
Queensland University of Technology researchers are on track to develop the world's first camera-based 'GPS', which is able to work in any weather or terrain, even underground. [ + ]
Rural radio - Victorian firefighters join the digital age
Firefighters in country Victoria now have access to a digital radio system that puts them in direct communication with dispatch operators in Melbourne.
[ + ]Apps put smart radios in the driver's seat
The transport industry will see a significant disruption - in a good way - from the rapid development of smart radio and capability enhancing apps, argues Motorola Solutions' Steve Crutchfield. [ + ]
Icebound - how satcoms saved the day
Satellite communications that provided voice, data and tracking were a crucial element in the rescue of passengers stranded aboard a Russian research ship in the Antarctic.
[ + ]The comms industry: active, engaged and valued
ARCIA president Hamish Duff brings us up to date with industry developments, including the ARCIA economic study, a delegation from China, and continuing fruitful engagement with the ACMA. [ + ]
OPINION: Narrowband, not narrow-minded
The LMR industry must refocus from its protocol wars and provide its customers with smarter, more efficient and client-focused solutions that include data applications. [ + ]
Restack of digital TV services completed
Broadcast Australia has completed the process of clearing digital television services within the Spectrum Restack Program from the digital dividend band (694-820 MHz) on behalf of the Commonwealth. [ + ]
Europe expands satellite SAR with new ground sites
A trio of satellite ground stations has taken shape on three islands at the far corners of Europe, ready to pick up distress calls from all across the continent and its surrounding waters. [ + ]