Industry News
RFI, Syntony-GNSS partner for underground positioning
RFI Technology Solutions is partnering with Syntony-GNSS to address GNSS positioning, navigation and timing solutions for underground infrastructure. [ + ]
Global 5G connections surge during COVID-19
5G has confirmed its status as the fastest-growing wireless cellular technology, with connections increasing by 308.66% this year. [ + ]
Finland's Codea joins TCCA
Codea's software is used by rescue services, hospitals and private ambulance companies for navigation and for the handling of emergency missions. [ + ]
Webinar: Mission-critical product certification
GCF and TCCA will provide an update on 2 July on progress made so far by the Joint Task Force for mission-critical product certification. [ + ]
PSCR to hold online conference in July
PSCR 2020: The Digital Experience will give public safety practitioners the chance to have input into how their communications devices are developed. [ + ]
Royal Commission calls for communications input
The Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements has invited input on emergency services communications and other topics. [ + ]
Internet of Things Alliance appoints new Chair
The AllThingsEncrypted Co-Founder brings with him more than 25 years' experience in the telecommunications sector. [ + ]
FirstNet Board approves US$218m network upgrade
The upgrades will set the FirstNet network core on the path to 5G and will expand the fleet of deployable assets. [ + ]
EE, Nokia to trial 4G LTE air-to-ground network
EE has signed an agreement with Nokia to build a nationwide 4G LTE air-to-ground network for the UK's Emergency Services Network. [ + ]
UK airport overhauls its voice comms system
The Leeds Bradford Airport will install the Freqentis VCS 3020X as it expands to accommodate 3 million extra passengers by 2030. [ + ]
Mini satellite tests Australia's communication tech capabilities
The M2 Pathfinder, recently launched on behalf of the RAAF and UNSW, will help inform future satellite design for the Australian Defence Force. [ + ]
EMC Technologies gains CISPR 35/EN 55035 accreditation
EMC Technologies' Melbourne and Sydney Laboratories have recently achieved NATA accreditation for the EN 55035 and CISPR 35 standards. [ + ]
Clearbox wins Defence SATCOM contract
Clearbox Systems will design an Aggregated Monitoring and Control System to provide remote, centralised operation of the Department of Defence's SATCOM assets. [ + ]
BAI Communications appoints Chief Strategy Officer
Justin Berger will be responsible for developing BAI Communications' 2025 strategy to become a global provider of neutral 5G host solutions. [ + ]
Mexico police overhaul critical communications infrastructure
Many of Mexico City's 46,000 officers will soon be using the latest Sepura TETRA radios for mission-critical operations. [ + ]
