Industry News
Curtin University partners NI in radioastronomy research
National Instruments and Curtin University have entered into research collaboration in the field of instrumentation and signal processing techniques for radioastronomy. [ + ]
Backhaul, September 2016: the industry 25 and 10 years ago
Find out what was happening all those years ago in 1991 and 2006, as we dig into the Critical Comms archives and take a trip down memory lane. [ + ]
Hytera chosen for TETRA network in Dominican Republic
Hytera has been awarded two TETRA projects by the Ministry of the Presidency of Dominican Republic. [ + ]
The danger of DDoS attacks on PSAPs
Malicious actors could use a mobile phone botnet to launch a devastating denial of service (DDoS) attack on public safety answering points such as Triple Zero in Australia or 911 in the USA. [ + ]
TETRA and LTE to roll out in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Telecom subsidiary Bravo is upgrading its network in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the latest TETRA and LTE technology. [ + ]
Sky Muster II satellite prepares for Ariane 5 launch
The Sky Muster II broadband satellite has initiated prelaunch preparations that will lead to the spacecraft's orbit on an Arianespace dual-passenger Ariane 5 mission from French Guiana. [ + ]
DAMM expands Peru public safety network
DAMM has rolled out a citywide TETRA network in Lima, the capital city of Peru. [ + ]
RFI acquires Maxon Australia assets
RFI Technology Solutions (RFI) has acquired the assets of Maxon, enabling it to accelerate efforts to deliver the next generation of M2M telemetry and Internet of Things solutions. [ + ]
FCC moves on public safety broadband network
First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) is pleased that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has moved forward on two items that relate to the planning of the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network. [ + ]
Response to FirstNet's rural broadband plans
US comms industry body NTCA says it is pleased the FCC recognises the statutory obligation of FirstNet to ensure "substantial rural coverage". [ + ]
FirstNet approves 2017 budget
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) Board has approved a budget package to support the evolution of FirstNet's public-private partnership and the implementation of the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network. [ + ]
Arianespace launches two Intelstat satellites
Arianespace has launched two more satellites for Intelsat, marking 58 satellite launches throughout a partnership that spans more than three decades. [ + ]
Mexico receives Boeing satellite communications network
Boeing has implemented a satellite communications system in Mexico that opens high-speed data and voice communications to the entire country. [ + ]
ACMA releases compliance report
The ACMA has released a report and infographic on its efforts to improve compliance with radiocommunications transmitter licensing arrangements. [ + ]
AT&T supports ISSI, CSSI, PTT
AT&T in the US has announced support for P25 ISSI and CSSI, enabling customers to connect their LMR networks to AT&T Enhanced Push-to-Talk to extend coverage and communications across the country. [ + ]
