Articles
Resourceful radio
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 upgrades with Simoco
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. [ + ]
DMR radios will keep the 2014 Australian Grand Prix on track
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. [ + ]
Comms Connect 2014 comes to Sydney
Australia's national critical communications industry conference is coming to Sydney for the first time, with two days packed full of workshops and sessions.
[ + ]2014 International TETRA Awards
The winners of the third annual International TETRA Awards have been announced. [ + ]
Small improvements
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. [ + ]
The RF challenges of LTE-Advanced
LTE's more advanced features will bring with them a number of headaches in the form of challenging RF environments. [ + ]
CASE STUDY: On higher ground
Better communications have improved safety management and efficiency for a New Zealand tourism operator that has a unique kind of business. [ + ]
INTERVIEW: Bevan Clarke, Motorola Solutions
Critical Comms digs into the Orion Network, which delivers digital comms across most of Australia … and with similar networks coming online in other countries. [ + ]
CASE STUDY: Orion and the Newcastle City Council
For the city council of one of Australia’s largest cities, making the switch to digital is saving money and boosting productivity. [ + ]
Interview: Len Starling, Radio Spectrum Management
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. [ + ]
Industry talking - continuing growth
The evolving needs of major users such as governments, along with new digital technologies, are bringing opportunities for the whole critical communications industry. [ + ]
TETRA on the rise
Growth in new contract awards across Australia has seen the Asia-Pacific region become the world's fastest-growing region for TETRA. [ + ]
Radio's role in M2M
What roles should cellular and PMR communications play as data bearers within the machine-to-machine networks? [ + ]
Guiding the USA's coming spectrum auction
In this edited extract from a recent address, we present FCC Commissioner Michael O'Reilly's views on several issues of relevance to the critical communications industry. [ + ]
