Industry News
Sweden migrating national comms network from TETRA to broadband
Airbus Public Safety and Security has signed a seven-year contract covering the transition of Sweden's national Rakel network from TETRA to 3GPP-standard 5G broadband. [ + ]
ACMA approves new rules to strengthen Triple Zero
The ACMA says it will be taking early action to understand the status of mobile network operators' preparation for the commencement of these new rules. [ + ]
WA Govt funds undersea mesh system to boost defence comms
Edith Cowan University and Proteus Maritime have been awarded a $200,000 grant to develop an undersea mesh system to transform defence communication. [ + ]
New radio installations underway for NZ's LMR network
Work is well underway on the installation of more than 7000 radios into emergency vehicles and 1300 radios into buildings, as well as the delivery of 30,000 new portable radios to emergency responders. [ + ]
Airbus and Omnitronics to collaborate on interoperability
At Comms Connect Melbourne, Airbus Defence and Space and Omnitronics formalised a strategic MOU to collaborate on the development of next-generation interoperable critical communication gateways. [ + ]
Innovation leads the way at Comms Connect Melbourne
Comms Connect returned to Melbourne with a two-day conference and exhibition on 15–16 October, showcasing innovative products and solutions from across the world. [ + ]
Etherstack and STREAMWIDE to offer MCPTXaaS in Aust
At Comms Connect Melbourne, Etherstack and STREAMWIDE committed to launching a hosted Communications-as-a-Service (CaaS) solution in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Power outage takes out Victoria's Triple Zero dispatch software
Victorian emergency call operators were left taking notes with pen and paper for several hours on Wednesday morning, after a power outage knocked out Triple Zero Victoria's CAD system. [ + ]
Wi-Fi routers turned into surveillance devices
If you regularly pass by a cafe that operates a Wi-Fi network, you could be identified there without noticing it — even if you do not carry a mobile phone with you. [ + ]
Govt brings more base stations to North West WA
The Regional Connectivity Program is enabling families and businesses in North West WA to stay better connected, with three projects in the Kimberley region and one in the Pilbara completed through the program. [ + ]
DroneShield to open R&D facility in Adelaide
Counter-drone technology company DroneShield has announced a $13m investment in a new research and development facility in Adelaide, supporting existing engineering operations in Sydney. [ + ]
Comms Connect kicks off next week with preconference workshops
Over 1500 visitors are expected to descend on the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre for the event, so now's the time to secure your ticket if you haven't done so. [ + ]
Nokia's new campus to deliver next-gen networks built for AI
The state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing campus in Oulu, Finland, is set to design, test and deliver next-generation networks built for AI. [ + ]
Optus update: new powers for Triple Zero Custodian, wrong email used
As the government seeks to bolster the powers of the Triple Zero Custodian, it has been revealed that Optus sent two emails to an incorrect email address on the day of its recent outage. [ + ]
5G is not always faster than 4G, study finds
5G is widely deployed in major urban centres, but researchers have found that its benefits do not always translate into a better experience than 4G.
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