Industry News
Motorola Solutions awarded US$23.8m Navy contract
The contract will sustain the US Navy's LMR system, which is used by the first responder community at bases across the globe. [ + ]
APCO receives approval for security training standards
The standard is to establish cybersecurity training for public safety telecommunicators, management, supervisors, administration and other privileged users. [ + ]
FirstNet reaches 1 million connections milestone
Over 1m FirstNet connections are now in service across the US, supporting more than 10,000 public safety agencies and organisations, according to AT&T. [ + ]
Backhaul — January 2020
In 1995, million-dollar contracts were award for RAAF and RAN comms upgrades, while in 2009 Airwave had just launched its portfolio of products. [ + ]
APS Industrial secures Belden distribution agreement
APS Industrial has been appointed Australian distribution partner for networking solutions provider Belden, effective from 1 January 2020. [ + ]
Victoria's Metro trains to receive comms upgrades
Victoria's Metro Trains' X'Trapolis and Siemens fleets will soon receive wireless data recorders, allowing real-time monitoring of key train systems. [ + ]
Darwin linked into ORION's national network
Darwin has been linked into the national ORION digital radio network, expanding the system from its traditional eastern and southern states' base. [ + ]
Teltronic to supply Ceará with TETRA network
Teltronic is set to supply Ceará's emergency and public safety agencies with a new TETRA radio system after winning a state contract. [ + ]
NZ workshops for those looking to become ARCs or AREs
New Zealanders looking to become an Approved Radio Certifier (ARC) or Engineer (ARE) can soon access workshops through Radio Spectrum Management. [ + ]
PSCE conference addresses issues in public safety comms
Crisis responders and solution providers gathered at PSCE's conference this month to explore key issues in public safety communications. [ + ]
Nokia to test 5G network for automated rail operation
Nokia is set to test and deploy a standalone (SA) 5G system for automated rail operation in Hamburg, Germany, after winning a tender from Deutsche Bahn. [ + ]
Safe Work Australia issues reminder about working in heat
Extreme heat is an Australian summer staple, but working in heat can pose significant health and safety risks, Safe Work Australia warns. [ + ]
UK opens applications for shared spectrum licences
Ofcom has begun accepting applications for its new shared spectrum licences, allowing small-scale operators to create their own wireless networks. [ + ]
Optus makes 5G data call over 2300 MHz spectrum
Optus has established an end-to-end 5G data call over its 2300 MHz spectrum, in what the company is calling a world first. [ + ]
Thales and RMIT to collaborate on satellite positioning system
Thales and RMIT University are working to define a new generation of high-accuracy precise point positioning services under a joint research agreement. [ + ]
