Industry News
Australia to supply IED-defeating devices to Afghanistan
SILVERSHIELD in-vehicle mounted systems provide protection against radio-controlled improvised explosive devices. [ + ]
NZ's RSM continues work through COVID-19 crisis
New Zealand's Radio Spectrum Management agency is continuing to operate during the COVID-19 alert, with all essential services still available. [ + ]
Amendments allow telcos to deploy temporary facilities
The federal government will allow carriers to deploy temporary capabilities as approved low-impact facilities in specific circumstances such as emergencies. [ + ]
Vertel and Ondacomms deliver wide-area radio solution
The firms joined forces to provide a tailored solution for Grasshopper Environmental's vehicle fleet. [ + ]
The ACMA's response to the COVID crisis
The ACMA has outlined the measures it is taking to adjust its work programs to assist the industry during the current COVID-19 turmoil. [ + ]
COVID-19 to delay 5G rollout with huge cost to the industry
The commercial rollout of 5G broadband will be delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, at an enormous cost to the industry, according to 3GPP. [ + ]
ACMA roadmap for broadcast radio
The report 'The future delivery of radio' details how the ACMA will prioritise the provision of spectrum to best assist broadcasters to serve the community. [ + ]
Nordic Telecom joins TCCA
The Czech operator is the first in the world to establish a PPDR LTE network in the 410–430 MHz band. [ + ]
Finnish Defence orders tactical wireless IP gear
Bittium has received a purchase order from the Finnish Defence Forces for its Tactical Wireless IP Network (TAC WIN) products. [ + ]
Codan reassures market regarding Malaysian developments
Malaysia's announcement of a suspension of all non-essential services through to 31 March will not affect Codan's ability to supply product, the company has said. [ + ]
ITU guidelines for emergency communication plans
Conducting emergency communication exercises is vital to test the effectiveness of disaster response plans, says the International Telecommunication Union. [ + ]
Barrett in new US partnership and US government contract
Barrett Communications has announced a partnership with Royal Communications International and a follow-on FMS contract with the US Mission in Central Asia. [ + ]
IWCE postponed from April to August 2020
The International Wireless Communications Expo has been postponed to 24–28 August in light of the coronavirus problem and restrictions on large gatherings. [ + ]
Ericsson acquires MC-PTT specialist, Genaker
Ericsson has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Genaker, a provider of mission-critical push-to-talk (MC-PTT) solutions. [ + ]
Ed Parkinson named Executive Director of FirstNet Authority
Edward Parkinson has been named Executive Director of the US First Responder Network Authority board, having been acting in the role since October 2018. [ + ]
