When Anglo American's Capcoal operation wanted to upgrade to a P25 radio system at one of its Queensland mines, it also had to address the difficult issue of transmitting vital emergency tones. Two Australian companies stepped in to find the solution. [ + ]

A TETRA system is providing safety communications at CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, one of the most challenging environments on Earth. [ + ]

Fresh Produce Group, one of Australia's largest providers of fruit and vegetables, urgently needed help to improve stock control and efficiency. [ + ]

By improving communications of voice and data in hazardous situations, digital PMR can enhance safety of operations and boost efficiency for resources companies. [ + ]

Murray Irrigation's need for a communications solution that can deliver resilient, IP-based voice and data communications has been fulfilled thanks to the Simoco Xfin's IP-based distributed architecture. [ + ]

The safe and smooth operation of the 2014 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix will depend on high-performing radio communication solutions based on around 800 digital radios. [ + ]

Australia's national critical communications industry conference is coming to Sydney for the first time, with two days packed full of workshops and sessions.

The winners of the third annual International TETRA Awards have been announced. [ + ]

A dead battery in a handheld radio could lead to real deaths, so it is vital that battery technology continues to improve as demands on radios increase. A new study suggests nanotechnology could be the key. [ + ]

LTE's more advanced features will bring with them a number of headaches in the form of challenging RF environments. [ + ]

Better communications have improved safety management and efficiency for a New Zealand tourism operator that has a unique kind of business. [ + ]

Critical Comms digs into the Orion Network, which delivers digital comms across most of Australia … and with similar networks coming online in other countries. [ + ]

For the city council of one of Australia’s largest cities, making the switch to digital is saving money and boosting productivity. [ + ]

The New Zealand government recently concluded the second and final 700 MHz auction round. Critical Comms gets an update on the process and what happens now. [ + ]

The evolving needs of major users such as governments, along with new digital technologies, are bringing opportunities for the whole critical communications industry. [ + ]