Impinj has acquired Intel’s RFID operation, a business created by Intel’s New Business Initiatives incubator and which developed the R1000 RFID reader chip. [ + ]

Andrew, the CommScope division, has won a multi-year contract for communications systems that will provide improved wireless coverage inside Deutsche Bahn AG's high-speed train ICE in Germany. [ + ]

Radio IP Software has strengthened its existing partnership with Motorola by signing a joint agreement to deliver next-generation communication capabilities to the global TETRA (TErrestrial Trunked RAdio) community. [ + ]

TeamTalk has rolled out secure top-end IP-based technology, 'P25', in Christchurch. When an emergency arises that needs coordination across various organisations, P25 ensures calls and data are encrypted and can’t be overheard by anyone not involved in the emergency response. [ + ]

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released guidelines on how it will handle applications for licences to trial new technologies that make use of spectrum, such as digital broadcasting or wireless internet technologies. [ + ]

SITA has signed a contract with Rohde & Schwarz to supply VHF digital radios. The contract includes supplying a minimum 400 series 4200 transceivers XU4200 to support ACARS and VDL mode 2 services. [ + ]

Coronis Systems and CMC Ekocon have announced a partnership to deploy Coronis wireless technology in the first large-scale automatic metering network in Eastern Europe. [ + ]

International harmonisation of radio spectrum will be a key factor in the continual growth of global telecommunications and deliver substantial benefits to Australian users, the RadComms08 conference on spectrum management was told earlier this month. [ + ]

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has developed a draft marketing plan proposing a revised technical framework (or operating conditions) for spectrum licensees in the 2.3 GHz band. [ + ]

Radio Frequency Systems has appointed Eric Mariette as vice-president of global marketing and strategy. He is responsible for ensuring that the company’s portfolio of RF solutions is fully visible to the global wireless sector, and that the company’s expanding solution-set meets the demands of the industry. [ + ]

Rohde & Schwarz says it has the first laboratory in Australia to be accredited to perform measurements of radio disturbance and immunity testing receivers to the AS NZS CISPR 16.1.1 . 'Radio Disturbance Measurement Apparatus' Standard. [ + ]

Zenitel has launched its ‘ChuChubi TETRA trunking network’ into the French regions of the Caribbean island Saint Martin. [ + ]

One RF Technology has developed a low-power wireless temperature monitoring solution using ZigBee and offering many years of autonomous operating time with a standard lithium AA battery. [ + ]

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has taken the first public step in reviewing arrangements in the radio frequency spectrum from 403–520 MHz by seeking public and industry comment on options for its future use. [ + ]

Aeroflex and Innowireless have signed a technology partnership designed to accelerate the development of 3GPP LTE mobile devices for subscribers. [ + ]