Industry News
New station to support space communciations
A new laser and optical communications lab, installed by ANU, is set to develop technologies that can help send secure, high-bandwidth data to and from space. [ + ]
AMSA seeks input on radio, navigation changes
AMSA is calling for feedback on proposed changes that would enable more operators to provide mobile satellite services within the GMDSS. [ + ]
Phone jamming trial begins at Goulburn Correctional Centre
A mobile phone jamming trial is underway in Goulburn's High Risk Management Correctional Centre 2, in the hopes of disabling contraband mobile phones. [ + ]
Fleet raises $10m to deliver IoT to remote industries
Fleet Space Technologies is set to expand its global constellation of nanosatellites, delivering IoT connectivity to remote industries, after raising $10m. [ + ]
DAMM names Stuart Will as new Regional Sales Director
Digital radio infrastructure provider DAMM has named Stuart Will as its new Regional Sales Director, starting September 2019. [ + ]
Vertel names Tony Hudson as new commercial director
Vertel has appointed Tony Hudson as its new commercial director to lead the company's sales, marketing and customer experience teams. [ + ]
Airbus communications technology secures G7 Summit
Airbus's communications technology helped ensure government officials' safety at this year's G7 Summit in Biarritz, France. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
FrazerLab to commercialise DST radar technology
The DST is set to commercialise its technology under a new agreement with SA start-up FrazerLab, to help bring in the next generation of high-frequency radar. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
