Industry News
5G factory trial begins in the UK
Britain's first 5G factory trial has now been switched on by the Worcestershire 5G Consortium. [ + ]
LoRa Alliance hits LoRaWAN coverage in 100 countries
The 100 LoRaWAN network operator's milestone has just been surpassed by the LoRa Alliance. [ + ]
US health department implements ReadyOp tech
The Georgia Department of Health has deployed ReadyOp technology to coordinate its statewide incident response. [ + ]
Washington selects ESChat broadband PTT services
ESChat will provide encrypted end-to-end push-to-talk communication between traditional public safety radios and smartphone devices. [ + ]
DAMM appoints new Vice President R&D
A new Vice President R&D has just been appointed at DAMM Cellular Systems. [ + ]
AttoCore LTE software adopted by Excelerate
Excelerate Technology is using AttoCore's AttoEPC product as part of its emergency services mission-critical communications. [ + ]
JVCKENWOOD, Radlink bid to supply terminals
JVCKENWOOD Australia and partner Radlink Communications have successfully made a bid for the supply of P25 Terminals to SA Power Networks. [ + ]
New WHS guidance for small businesses
New guidance material to help small business owners and operators understand their responsibilities under WHS laws has been released by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]
Ericsson joins the O-RAN Alliance
Ericsson has joined the network operator-led effort to drive openness and intelligence in the RAN of next-generation wireless systems. [ + ]
Swedish ski resort chooses Sepura TETRA
Sepura and Swedish Radio Supply (SRS) TETRA technology is being installed at an Åre ski resort in Sweden, ahead of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup 2019. [ + ]
Ofcom consults on 700 MHz, 3.6–3.8 GHz auction
UK regulator Ofcom has published new consultations in preparation of the award of spectrum in the 700 MHz and 3.6–3.8 GHz bands. [ + ]
RSM NZ February industry update
According to Radio Spectrum Management, the IoT VHF test bed from 210–220 MHz is now available for licensing. [ + ]
Airbus comms used at French Enduropale race
Airbus communications technology will be utilised at the Motocross Enduropale racing event in France. [ + ]
Comms Connect video showcase
Globetrotting reporter Gert Jan Wolf has produced a couple of his signature videos covering the highlights of last year's Comms Connect Melbourne event. [ + ]
Backhaul — January 2019
The 1994 land speed record attempt relied on comms for essential telemetry, while in 2009 free PLBs were being handed out to keep bushwalkers safe. [ + ]
