Industry News
Technology supporting faster, smarter bushfire response
New technology is helping rural firefighters in NSW respond faster and safer by detecting fires earlier, improving situational awareness and strengthening communications. [ + ]
Tait announces shared control channel solution
The latest Tait OpenTrunk range implements open DMR Tier 3 technology for spectrum-constrained critical communications users. [ + ]
3GPP freezes Release 19 and progress begins on 6G
The 3GPP Technical Specification Group has frozen the 3GPP Release 19 specifications and all the working groups are now focused on Release 20. [ + ]
Advanced Navigation secures $158m funding to expand GPS-alternative tech
Australian company Advanced Navigation is developing technology to break the world's overreliance on GPS. [ + ]
Comms Connect NZ conference sneak peek
The first draft of the Comms Connect NZ 2026 conference program will be formally released later this week. [ + ]
Victorian search and rescue dog teams save lives with new tech
Robust radio technology from Motorola is supporting interagency collaboration in Victoria's most rugged and remote terrain. [ + ]
Softil integrates MCX technology with Team Awareness Kit
Softil has announced the integration of MCX technology with TAK to enable mission-critical Push-to-Talk and data on devices used by first responders. [ + ]
Optus and Ericsson use AI to boost 5G downlink performance
Optus and Ericsson have announced an AI-native Radio Access Network (RAN) Link Adaptation capability that dynamically reacts to challenging network environments. [ + ]
Hytera PNC660 450MHz smart device whitelisted by 450Connect
Hytera has announced that its PNC660 450MHz mission-critical smart device has been granted whitelist certification for European 450 MHz private broadband networks. [ + ]
Zebra Technologies mobile computer achieves Airbus Agnet Work+ certification
Integration aims to deliver enhanced push-to-talk, live video and data sharing capabilities for first responders. [ + ]
Optus, Ericsson and FrontierSI power emergency service location positioning
Optus 5G Standalone trial enhances situational awareness for emergency services. [ + ]
Simoco and Standby Group announce strategic collaboration
Simoco and Standby Group have announced a strategic collaboration in the Asia–Pacific region that brings together their complementary technologies. [ + ]
Quantum-inspired wireless tech to boost 6G performance
Researchers have developed a quantum-inspired method for optical wireless communication, to improve the performance of future 6G networks in indoor environments. [ + ]
AusAlert testing to occur in June and July
The federal government has announced that its new national emergency warning system, AusAlert, will begin testing in June and July. [ + ]
Telstra, Ericsson and Qualcomm claim 5G uplink speed record
Ericsson, Telstra and Qualcomm Technologies say they have achieved a 5G uplink speed of 682 Mbps on Telstra's live commercial network in Queensland. [ + ]
