Japan's Quazi-Zenith Satellite System will work in conjunction with US GPS satellites to provide centimetre-precision location services throughout the country. [ + ]

Boeing has been awarded a multi-year contract for rescue radio logistics support for the Combat Survivor Evader Locator system that helps in the rescue of missing personnel. [ + ]

The Thames Valley Police Force in the UK is replacing 675 of its fixed and vehicle-based mobile radios with new Sepura SRG3900 GPS units. [ + ]

ARCIA is inviting its members to get involved in the BICSI conference for IT and convergence technology professionals in Brisbane in May. [ + ]

Satellite comms are unsafe; Google's Project Loon; Colorado's poor radio system; Second-hand drones as Wi-Fi hotspots; World LTE Summit 2014.

Hytera showcased its Critical Surveillance & Dispatch System, along with DMR and TETRA portfolios, at a recent security exhibition in the United Arab Emirates. [ + ]

Sepura's STP8X Intrinsically Safe/ATEX TETRA radio has received certification from Brazilian authorities. [ + ]

BAI announced today that Stephen Matthews has been appointed to the role of Chief Financial Officer for the BAI Group. [ + ]

Hytera's UK distributor ANT Telecom has provided a Hytera communication solution to Eurotunnel, the cross-channel agency that manages and operates the Channel Tunnel between Britain and France. [ + ]

Robustel Technologies has partnered with KORE Wireless to provide optional device connectivity for a range of products for the industrial M2M market. [ + ]

NASA recently held a two-day seminar on EMI Test & Measurement and Antenna Fundamentals, which is now available for viewing online. [ + ]

The Australian Radio Communications Industry Association is conducting a survey to gauge interest and awareness of industry accreditation. [ + ]

Tait has won a contract to upgrade and manage Brisbane Airport Corporation's digital mobile radio communications system and provide support and maintenance. [ + ]

Brazil ponders 700 MHz auction; Noosa mulls beach emergency beacon; Delay in final NZ 700 MHz; Children's channel to use TETRA; Global amateur radio conference in August.

Motorola will concentrate its efforts on mission-critical communications following the US$3.45 billion sale of its enterprise business to Zebra Technologies. [ + ]