The $380 million regional Mobile Black Spot Program has passed a significant milestone, with more than 700 new or improved base stations now operational. [ + ]

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is calling for comments on Indian Railways' proposal for an ultrahigh-speed, LTE-based safety comms solution. [ + ]

A report issued by the European Emergency Number Association details Advanced Mobile Location deployments around the globe. [ + ]

The second 5G-Vertical User Workshop, held 9–10 July in Rome, aimed to help vertical industries become part of the standardisation process. [ + ]

Motorola Solutions continues the expansion of its public safety portfolio through the acquisition of WatchGuard, a provider of video, camera and data systems. [ + ]

Advantech has announced a partnership with electrical and electronic solutions provider Pacific Automation, aimed at Industrial IoT markets. [ + ]

Up to 70 specialist operators and at least 50 drones will assist police with communications and SAR capabilities. [ + ]

In 1994, Telstra was offering HF direct dial solutions for remote communities, while in 2009 national proposals were being made to harmonise the 400 MHz band. [ + ]

A forthcoming book will tell the story of the Australian Signals Directorate, the country's most secretive intelligence and cybersecurity agency. [ + ]

The partnership has its eye on 5G broadband solutions for the public security and professional communications markets. [ + ]

The centre is part of a virtualised Tripe Zero network, with Queensland's 13 police communications centres able to work independently and in collaboration. [ + ]

Myren, from the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection, takes the place of BDBOS's Barbara Held, who has stepped down after six years. [ + ]

The white paper provides deployment model recommendations and analysis, and encourages MNOs to work with end users. [ + ]

Inmarsat will extend its GX satellite network to deliver high-speed broadband capacity for mobility segments in the Arctic region. [ + ]

Teltronic and cloud computing services provider Arsys have signed an agreement to provide telecommunications services in Spain and Portugal. [ + ]