Industry News
Poor connectivity is hindering IoT's adoption in mining
Demand for IoT in mining is increasing, but poor connectivity is affecting the reliable collection of data, according to new research. [ + ]
3GPP announces Release 16 completion
Release 16 has been completed, with the Stage 3 freeze and the ASN.1 and OpenAPI specification freeze being approved. [ + ]
R&S radios for upgraded RAAF air-ground-air voice link
Rohde & Schwarz will supply CERTIUM Radios, a CERTIUM VCS-4G voice communications system and CERTIUM management systems for 12 RAAF ATC facilities. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Internet of Things Alliance appoints new Chair
The AllThingsEncrypted Co-Founder brings with him more than 25 years' experience in the telecommunications sector. [ + ]
Royal Commission calls for communications input
The Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements has invited input on emergency services communications and other topics. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
