Industry News
Proposed Li-Fi platform is faster and more secure than Wi-Fi
Researchers have developed on-device encryption technology for use in Li-Fi, resulting in a platform that can simultaneously enhance both transmission speed and security. [ + ]
Remote-controlled drones to keep Greater Sydney roads moving
The NSW Government has launched drone-in-a-box technology in an effort to get an eye in the sky faster in response to emergencies and traffic snarls on key road corridors. [ + ]
Wray Castle and TCCA launch critical comms training courses
The Critical Communications Institute features a suite of training solutions to help professionals understand, design, build and optimise the critical communications networks of today and tomorrow. [ + ]
Study finds security flaws in TETRA radio systems
Many believe that TETRA radio systems are safe because the technology is advanced — but important security controls, such as modern encryption and secure logins, are often missing. [ + ]
Aust businesses face connectivity challenges, report shows
Australian medium and large businesses are grappling with connectivity challenges that are impeding innovation and growth, according to a new survey. [ + ]
Two-thirds of Connecting Victoria projects now complete
The program is delivering 1300 mobile and broadband projects, with more than 900 of these in regional Victoria. More than 850 of these projects have now been completed across the state. [ + ]
ACMA proposes forgoing auctions for spectrum licence renewals
The government could miss out on billions of dollars if the ACMA goes forward with its proposed approach to the renewal of spectrum licences, according to ACCAN. [ + ]
TPG receives warning following Triple Zero compliance failure
The formal warning was issued after TPG failed to notify Telstra — the entity responsible for the Triple Zero emergency call service — in a timely manner that an outage had affected emergency calls from its network. [ + ]
Unseenlabs' new satellite strengthens maritime surveillance
The asset is set to expand Unseenlabs' existing constellation and further strengthen its operational capabilities in tracking illegal and unreported maritime activity. [ + ]
TCCA names new TETRA interoperability certification partner
DEKRA will be TCCA's new TETRA Certification Body that will oversee the interoperability (IOP) testing process and issue the certificates. [ + ]
Ericsson antennas to boost Optus's 5G network efficiency
Optus and Ericsson have announced a partnership to deploy high-performance antennas designed to enhance the coverage, capacity and energy efficiency of Optus's 5G network. [ + ]
Motorola Solutions set to acquire Silvus Technologies
Silvus designs and develops software-defined high-speed mobile ad-hoc network (MANET) technology that enables highly secure data, video and voice communications without the need for fixed infrastructure. [ + ]
5G tech trialled during Norwegian military exercise
Nokia's 5G technology was said to provide field personnel from multiple nations with advanced defence applications, enhancing situational awareness and facilitating seamless cooperation across military units. [ + ]
Telstra Satellite Messaging launches in Australia
Eligible customers with supported devices will be able to use the service when they are outdoors beyond the reaches of the Telstra mobile network coverage and within the Starlink Direct to Cell satellite coverage area. [ + ]
NSW Ambulance trials drones for search and rescue
The two-month trial saw seven critical care paramedics and special operations team paramedics specially trained to operate, maintain and deploy drones as part of search and rescue missions. [ + ]