Industry News
Nokia and UTS announce 5G Innovation Lab
The facility will feature a state-of-the-art RF laboratory and a 5G showcase demonstration area, and connect directly to UTS's anechoic chamber. [ + ]
ARPANSA releases new RF safety standard
Australia has become one of the first countries in the world to update its RF safety standard based on new international guidelines. [ + ]
5G now deployed in 1336 cities worldwide
As of January 2021, more than 30% of the world's countries now have 5G availability, with networks increasing by 350% during the past year. [ + ]
Fixed-wireless firm to list on ASX
Founded in 2004, Swoop operates one of the largest fixed-wireless networks with 220 towers across all mainland states and has 110 staff. [ + ]
Private and mission-critical broadband tech training
The Australasian Critical Communications Forum and Wray Castle will conduct a training course on private and mission-critical broadband technologies. [ + ]
Zetron wins $4m CFA command and control contract
Zetron has been awarded a $4 million contract by Victoria's Country Fire Authority for the supply of a new command and control system. [ + ]
Major upgrade for French defence satcoms
Thales has been chosen by the French defence procurement agency to lead a second part of the ground segment of the Syracuse IV system for the French armed forces. [ + ]
Codan to acquire Domo Tactical Communications
Codan Limited has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in US-based company Domo Tactical Communications, for the sum of $114 million. [ + ]
BAI appoints Michael Tessler to board
Communications and cloud industry expert Michael Tessler joins BAI Communications' board to help drive the company's expansion strategy. [ + ]
Slovenia chooses Airbus TETRA for nationwide comms
Slovenia's Ministry of Interior has chosen a consortium headed by Airbus to deploy a new TETRA radio network for the country's state authorities and police forces. [ + ]
Motorola to supply digital comms for the German Army
Motorola Solutions has been selected to be the main contractor to design and build a deployable, TETRA/LTE communications network for the German Armed Forces. [ + ]
Panorama Antennas relocates to Perth
Panorama Antennas' Australian subsidiary shifted its operations to Kardinya in Perth late last year. [ + ]
AMSA to conduct EPIRB inspections from February to April
Inspections of float-free EPIRBs will be conducted by the Australian Maritime Safety Agency to help operators comply with new requirements. [ + ]
Safe Work Australia issues reminder regarding EWPs
Safe Work Australia has issued new guidance for inspecting and maintaining elevating work platforms, which were involved in nine fatalities from 2015 to 2019. [ + ]
Navy ship comms help with Fiji disaster relief
HMAS Adelaide's Communication and Information Systems sailors and Army signallers have been bridging the gap between the ship and personnel ashore in Fiji. [ + ]
