Industry News
Get MADE crowdfunding initiative supports hardware makers
The Get MADE crowdfunding initiative — a collaboration that promotes and funds hardware creators — will allow startups to get hardware funded, produced and sold on DigiKey's website. [ + ]
Drone company Carbonix expands in the US, triples production
Australian drone manufacturer Carbonix has announced its expansion in the US market via an operating partnership with New Hampshire-based ArgenTech Solutions. [ + ]
ACMA updates: 3.8 GHz AWLs and 800 MHz spectrum change reminder
ACMA releases its consulation paper on area-wide licences in the 3.8 GHz band, and advises that holders of spectrum for 800 MHz trunked radio systems must shift frequencies. [ + ]
Report reveals delays, cost blowout for NSW PSN
The current estimated capital cost to complete the NSW Critical Communications Enhancement Program is $1.293 billion — a significant increase from $400 million in 2016. [ + ]
Fleet Space Technologies signs Defence Space Command contract
Fleet's next generation of Centauri satellites will be used to develop and demonstrate a LEO satellite communications system focused on tactical communications and data transmission. [ + ]
AST SpaceMobile exceeds 10 Mbps in sat-to-phone downlink
AST SpaceMobile's space-based cellular capabilities are designed to be a critical extension for cellular communications. [ + ]
ACMA reviewing public safety class licence 4.9 GHz band
Back in 2013, the ACMA allocated 50 MHz of spectrum at 4.9 GHz for public safety purposes. Class licences must be reviewed every 10 years, so the present licence expires in October of this year. [ + ]
Military comms market valued at US$43 billion in 2023
The demand for enhanced communication, especially on the battlefield, is driving the growth of the military communications market. [ + ]
Comms Connect a hit in Christchurch
Comms Connect has made a successful return to Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, with over 530 attendees visiting the two-day conference and exhibition from 13–14 June. [ + ]
MoySEST project fosters digital transformation of rail
Through a broadband train-to-ground critical communication solution based on 5G technology, the project aims to accelerate the digital transformation of the railway sector in Spain. [ + ]
Transition to Tasmanian Government Radio Network begins soon
The $763m network has been built on a feature-rich platform providing a range of capabilities, including secure, encrypted communications for emergency service workers. [ + ]
DAMM TETRA solution chosen for new Indian airport
A new international airport under development in India will deploy a unified radio communication solution with DAMM high-capacity BS418 base stations at its core. [ + ]
NIST announces winners of dashboard design comp
The CommanDING Tech Challenge is a four-phase competition for designing next-generation incident command dashboards for first responders. [ + ]
DigiKey debuts rebrand with new logo and brand identity
Components distributor DigiKey has refreshed its look to mark its 50th anniversary, with a new logo, colour palette, typeface, tagline, simplified name and brand voice. [ + ]
Commpete fronts parliament supporting regional mobile
Commpete has reaffirmed its support for co-investment in regional telecommunications, emphasising its potential for positive impact on market competition in Australia. [ + ]
