Industry News
Peri-Urban Mobile Program Round 2 now open for applications
Communities on the fringes of major urban centres in bushfire-prone areas are set to share in $20 million in investment to upgrade mobile coverage. [ + ]
Entries open: 2024 International Critical Communication Awards
Australian and New Zealand critical comms users, organisations and ACCF/TCCA members are encouraged to participate in the international awards program. [ + ]
Optus admits 2700 Triple Zero calls failed during outage
Optus had previous reported that only 228 calls from mobiles to Triple Zero did not reach the Emergency Call Person (Telstra) on the day of the outage. [ + ]
Winners announced: First Responder Smart Tracking Challenge
The FRST Challenge addresses the crucial need for improved tracking capabilities in complex indoor environments where GPS often falls short. [ + ]
Confidence in Wi-Fi continues to grow: report
The latest report from the Wireless Broadband Alliance showcases how Wi-Fi technology continues to evolve in ways that anticipate the needs of businesses. [ + ]
Universal metasurface antenna has 6G applications
The antenna allows the independent and simultaneous manipulation of amplitude, phase, frequency, polarisation and direction of electromagnetic radiation. [ + ]
Emergency comms vital to Gansu earthquake rescue efforts
In the aftermath of the December quake, Caltta Technologies mobilised a dedicated emergency support team equipped with cutting-edge communications technology. [ + ]
Valid8 and BT join TCCA
TCCA has welcomed US-based network testing company Valid8 and UK-based network operator BT as new members. [ + ]
Aust drone startup acquires Brazilian mapping software company
Dubbed 'Uber for drones', Australian startup Aerologix matches drone operators with clients that need aerial imaging. [ + ]
Motorola comms services support NSW SES, Telco Authority
Motorola Solutions' SmartConnect service will extend the reach and capacity of the NSW SES's mission-critical radio communications, while its broadband push-to-talk service will support the state's Emergency Services Organisations. [ + ]
Telstra announces support initiatives for disaster season
Telstra has announced a range of new initiatives to support Australians during a challenging summer of natural disasters, including an emergency roaming simulation. [ + ]
Major govt investment to boost regional connectivity
More than 100 communities and locations across rural and regional Australia are set to benefit from significant communications upgrades made possible by $170.2 million in government funding. [ + ]
Lightning-strike sensors help stop bushfires before they start
A new collaborative project is aiming to provide the earliest possible warning and accurate location of lightning strikes at the greatest risk of starting a fire. [ + ]
Wireless communication enabled 40 m underground
Conventional wisdom held that wireless communication in the complex underground environments of mines was virtually impossible due to signal attenuation. [ + ]
New vulnerabilities found in Sierra Wireless routers
Cybersecurity company Forescout has released an analysis of 21 newly discovered vulnerabilities within OT/IoT routers and open-source software components. [ + ]