Industry News
Ericsson and NVIDIA to help virtualise 5G radio access networks
Virtualised 5G radio access networks could soon become a reality, thanks to a collaboration between Ericsson and NVIDIA. [ + ]
Victoria's Supplementary Alerting Service app getting closer
Work is proceeding on Victoria's Supplementary Alerting Service app, which will supplement the Emergency Alerting System used by emergency services personnel. [ + ]
'Next generation' space radar in New Zealand
A 'next generation' space radar that can detect objects as small as two centimetres in low Earth orbit has been commissioned in New Zealand. [ + ]
RF Test Solutions to distribute ADLINK products in NZ
ADLINK Technology has named RF Test Solutions as the first authorised distributor of its test and measurement products in New Zealand. [ + ]
Icom Australia appoints new general manager
Marty Anderson has been appointed Icom's General Manager for Australia, where he has plans to establish a dedicated solutions division to support dealers. [ + ]
Sepura radios set sail under new deal
Sepura radios are setting sail under a new deal between the company's partner, Swedish Radio Supply, and the Swedish Sea Rescue Society. [ + ]
Peter Scarlata appointed CEO Simoco Australasia
Simoco Wireless Solutions has appointed Peter Scarlata as CEO of Simoco Australasia, to be based at the company's Melbourne headquarters. [ + ]
DAMM infrastructure supports Mauritius Metro Express
Phase one of the Mauritius Metro Express has been opened, with DAMM's TetraFlex network supporting its operations along the 13 km line. [ + ]
Firms urged to focus on work health and safety this month
Safety regulators across the country are calling on Australian companies to be 'safety champions' — promoting health and safety this National Safe Work Month. [ + ]
ARCIA Perth sundowner event, 16 October
ARCIA invites all industry members to come along and join in this popular event at the Shoe Bar in the Perth CBD. [ + ]
AMSA seeking feedback on ceasing HF monitoring
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is seeking feedback on the proposal to cease HF radiotelephone monitoring of distress and safety communications in 2022. [ + ]
Ethiopia Electric Utility deploys Motorola Solutions' LMR
A Motorola Solutions radio system has been deployed in Addis Ababa to improve safety for the Ethiopia Electric Utility's operations and maintenance staff. [ + ]
Hytera radio systems keep golf tournament on course
South Korea's Shinhan Donghae Open was kept on course this year with the help of Hytera radios, a PoC management platform and accessories. [ + ]
VIDEO: A look inside the security dome
The Director-General of New Zealand's GCSB takes us inside a satellite communications interception dome to explain the agency's intelligence-gathering activity. [ + ]
Backhaul — September 2019
In 1994 we reported that CB radio licence fees had been scrapped, while in October 2009 the big news was Simoco acquiring ComGroup. [ + ]
