Industry News
Telstra invests in mobile apps
Telstra Ventures has invested in Kony Solutions, a US application platform provider. [ + ]
Canadian safety and security program
The Canadian government is calling for proposals to improve resilience to public safety and security threats. [ + ]
The man who led AWA
Listen to this fascinating program about Ernest Fisk, a pioneer of wireless in Australia in the 1930s and 1940s. [ + ]
Consultation begins on remaining 700 MHz spectrum
The federal government has set a base price for spectrum access charges and is inviting industry comment. [ + ]
New Zealand’s Orion gets Tornado radios
MiMOMax Wireless has delivered the first Tornado radio unit to New Zealand electricity distributor Orion. [ + ]
Dispatch solutions demonstrated
Zetron has shown several live systems in action at the recent Critical Communications World conference. [ + ]
Space-based air traffic surveillance
This system will enable cost-effective global automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) services for air navigation service providers. [ + ]
RFID report forecasts healthy growth
The global market for RFID will grow at a CAGR of 16% over the period of 2012-18, according to new research. [ + ]
Wireless microphone regulation changes
Some technical changes will affect manufacturers and importers of wireless microphones in the digital dividend frequencies. [ + ]
Successful i3 NG9-1-1 interoperability tests
Zetron's NENA i3 IP-based MAX Call-Taking system has tested successfully on a state-wide i3 Emergency Solutions IP Network. [ + ]
TC Communications and ADF sign WGS contract
TC Communications and L-3 Oceania are to provide new capability to the ADF with the signing of JP2008 Phase 3H contract. [ + ]
Hytera TETRA for Mercedes-Benz factory
The Mercedes-Benz engine factory fire brigade in Berlin has upgraded to a Hytera TETRA radio system. [ + ]
Emergency Management Conference 2013
Over 400 delegates are expected to attend this year’s conference, the theme of which is ‘Preparing Victoria’. [ + ]
Mother Nature to blame for delays
Natural disasters and extreme weather are reasons given for delays to landline repairs and connections, the TIO reports. [ + ]
SA police get in-vehicle repeaters
IVRs will provide the South Australian police with better coverage from portable radios in remote areas and improved in-building coverage in built-up areas. [ + ]
