Industry News
TasGRN expanded to 400 sites
Over the past 12 months, the statewide emergency communications network has supported an average of 310,000 voice calls spanning nearly 1000 hours per month. [ + ]
Look who's heading to Christchurch in June
The 10th anniversary edition of Comms Connect NZ will feature over 40 technology vendors on the expo floor and the best critical comms and public safety expert speakers from across Aotearoa and the region. [ + ]
First image taken by the SKA-Low radio telescope released
The image comes from an early working version of the telescope, using just 1024 of the planned 131,072 antennas. [ + ]
Nokia and Intuitive Machines deliver cellular network to the Moon
Nokia has announced it has delivered the first cellular network to the Moon, as part of the Intuitive Machines IM-2 mission to the lunar south pole region. [ + ]
GME acquires Eylex to support defence manufacturing
GME has announced its acquisition of Eylex — a Sydney-based provider of mission-critical communications products. [ + ]
Electromagnetic wave absorber enables clear 6G comms
Japanese researchers claim to have developed the world's thinnest electromagnetic wave absorber, capable of absorbing waves in the 0.1–1 THz range. [ + ]
Advanced Navigation develops navigation system for rocket
The system is supporting Gold Coast-based Gilmour Space Technologies in the imminent launch of its Eris rocket and ElaraSat platforms to low Earth orbit. [ + ]
Ericsson and One NZ partner on core network modernisation
Ericsson and One New Zealand have signed a five-year partnership to modernise the latter's core network and enable the deployment of advanced 5G capabilities. [ + ]
Govt offers grants to boost First Nations digital inclusion
Three new government programs aimed at boosting First Nations digital inclusion are now accepting applications. [ + ]
AI-powered method reduces next-gen wireless network errors
Researchers have found a way to improve next-gen wireless networks, by simplifying how large amounts of signal data are managed and using AI to predict errors. [ + ]
SA's Kanyini satellite delivers first images from space
The first processed images capture high-resolution views of South Australian regions, including Kangaroo Island, Yorke Peninsula and Adelaide. [ + ]
Telstra and Ericsson plan the first programmable network in APAC
Customers of Telstra are set to become the first in the Asia-Pacific region to benefit from a high-performing, programmable network with 5G Advanced capabilities. [ + ]
Geospatial startup spins out of CSIRO
Terria organises and visualises the world's spatial data, across thousands of mapping and information layers, to make it accessible and useful for everyone. [ + ]
Govt plans universal outdoor mobile coverage across Australia
Under the Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation, mobile carriers would be required to provide access to mobile voice and SMS almost everywhere in Australia. [ + ]
Keynote speakers announced for Comms Connect NZ
NGCC and Hourua will headline day one of Comms Connect NZ, to be held in Christchurch on 4 June, while One New Zealand will headline day two. [ + ]