Industry News
Consortium wins digital signalling contract for rail line
Hitachi Rail will supply its European Rail Transport Management System digital signalling as part of a new High Speed/Capacity railway line between Verona and Padua. [ + ]
Lynk demonstrates two-way voice calls by satellite
Lynk Global has released what it claims is the first ever video of two-way voice calls between standard mobile phones connected via satellite. [ + ]
Hytera delivers PMR systems to Chinese rail transit lines
Hytera Communications has completed the delivery of professional mobile radio systems to multiple rail transit lines in China, three of which began operation at the end of June. [ + ]
Technical workshops and leadership panels at Comms Connect Melbourne
The 18th edition of Comms Connect Melbourne will not only feature more international industry experts than ever before, the event will also offer six preconference workshops. [ + ]
Ubiik acquires Mimomax, advancing SCADA for utilities
The new combined entity aims to bring innovative wireless solutions to market, which could revolutionise communications for utilities. [ + ]
AceComms partners with Honda Racing Corporation
AceComms has announced a partnership with Honda Racing Corporation as the latter's official two-way radio communications supplier. [ + ]
Registrations open for ARCIA Industry Gala Dinner and Excellence Awards
ARCIA's annual Industry Gala Dinner and Excellence Awards will once again be held in tandem with Comms Connect, on the evening of 18 October at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. [ + ]
Comms Connect Melbourne to feature global leaders — program just announced
Some of the world's leading authorities on public safety, emergency services and critical communications technology have joined the conference program for this year's Comms Connect event. [ + ]
Applications open for $50m telco resilience program
The government's Telecommunications Disaster Resilience Innovation program will fund projects that improve the resilience of the telecommunications network during natural disasters. [ + ]
Telstra and Ericsson perform Voice over New Radio call
Ericsson's pre-commercial Reduced Capability (RedCap) software has been used to make a Voice over New Radio (VoNR) call over Telstra's 5G commercial network. [ + ]
Accurate permittivity measurement to advance radio receivers
Japanese researchers have invented a novel method to measure the permittivity of insulators 100 times more accurately than before. [ + ]
NZ makes initial allocation decision on 24–30 GHz spectrum
The decision is intended to provide the mobile and satellite industries with certainty on which portions of spectrum will be available for what purposes in the long term. [ + ]
Project to keep nbn running during disasters in SE Qld
The $4.4m project will keep the nbn running for communities across South East Queensland and the Fraser Coast during natural or other disasters. [ + ]
Hytera delivers nationwide TETRA network for Thailand
The TETRA network, delivered for Thailand's Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), aims to enhance governance and public safety across the country. [ + ]
FirstNet, Built with AT&T announces membership of TCCA
As a TCCA member, FirstNet will be able to share its expertise on public–private partnerships for mission-critical communications networks and help create innovative solutions that will keep communities safe. [ + ]