Industry News
Bittium to deliver radio systems to Estonian Defence Forces
Bittium is set to provide its Tough SDR radios and Tactical Wireless IP Network to the Estonian Defence Forces after winning a purchase order for the technology. [ + ]
5G live streaming to help improve motor racing experiences
Samsung Electronics and SK Telecom have successfully demonstrated that 5G can be used to improve spectators' motor racing experiences. [ + ]
ALDB GmbH joins TCCA
German TETRA network operator ALDB GmbH has become a member of TCCA. [ + ]
ACMA updates class licences
Class licensing arrangements have been updated to support new technology applications and bring Australia in line with international arrangements. [ + ]
Comms partnership to fuel Australia's space sector
Speedcast and the Australian Space Agency have teamed up to boost the country's space sector and accelerate satellite research and development. [ + ]
Airbus and STC Specialized secure millions' safety at Hajj
Airbus's radio and automated vehicle location technology helped protect around 1.8 million Muslims during this year's Hajj pilgrimage. [ + ]
Con Balaskas takes over as Motorola Solutions' MD A/NZ
Con Balaskas has replaced Steve Crutchfield as Motorola Solutions' Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Zetron joins Mission Critical Alliance
Zetron has joined the L3Harris Technologies Mission Critical Alliance to help further its mission to improve technology, its compatibility and security. [ + ]
NZ Network-Enabled Army project to enter phase two in 2019
NZ's army is set to gain new intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities during phase two of the Network-Enabled Army project. [ + ]
SBAS could help Australian economy locate $6bn over 30 years
A new precise satellite positioning system could deliver more than $6 billion to the Australian economy over the next 30 years, a national trial has shown. [ + ]
ACMA proposes amendments to EME arrangements
The ACMA is consulting with industry on proposed amendments to electromagnetic energy arrangements to ensure requirements are appropriate for 5G equipment. [ + ]
Siemens Mobility selects Softil for next-gen LTE-R
Siemens Mobility and Softil will work together on a range of next-generation communications solutions for use in LTE-Railway and MCPTT metro transport. [ + ]
NEC wins major telco microwave contract
NEC Australia has won a $15 million contract to supply microwave radio equipment and professional services for an undisclosed Australian T1 mobile operator. [ + ]
FCC proposes to uphold current RF exposure safety limits
America's FCC Chairman, Ajit Pai, has released a proposal to maintain the commission's existing radiofrequency exposure limits. [ + ]
NTIA to hold 2019 Spectrum Policy Symposium
US policy leaders, government officials and industry will gather in Washington in October to discuss spectrum strategy. [ + ]