FirstNet to speed adoption of Safe Cities concept
14 January, 2014FirstNet, a high-speed broadband data network dedicated to public safety using a nationwide spectrum licence, is expected to increase collaboration between emergency responders, a new forecast report from the IHS Security & Fire division has found.
Fast and faster: the cutting edge of transmission
13 January, 2014The world's fastest arbitrary waveform generator for testing transmission techniques could help boost bandwidth on communications networks.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 10 January 2014
10 January, 2014Deep freeze delays towers; Spare parts from eBay; Affairs of state; Bundying on; More of that Irish luck.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 13 December 2013
13 December, 2013TETRA spreads in India; Failing to communicate; ACMA's annual comms report.
Smart software battles natural disasters
11 December, 2013Smart software is helping emergency services agencies gather and analyse information in a more timely way, enabling them to better battle natural disasters to help save lives and property.
CSIRO releases broadband, electricity reports
10 December, 2013 by Jonathan NallyThe CSIRO has released reports on the challenges posed by the spread of high-speed broadband, and the continuing evolution of the nation's electricity supply.
Zetron staff donate nearly $8K for typhoon relief
09 December, 2013Zetron employees have donated nearly $8000 to the American Red Cross relief effort for victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.
Radio reflections to keep satellites safe
06 December, 2013Western Australia's super-sensitive Murchison Widefield Array radio telescope has been used to detect space junk, just by listening to the reflections of broadcast radio signals.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 6 December 2013
06 December, 2013Avoiding a TV/LTE clash; On-chip optical delays; Cracking the terahertz ceiling.
Emergency broadcasting during disasters
05 December, 2013 by Jonathan NallyGovernments and emergency services agencies are working on improved ways to keep the public informed during times of crisis and natural disaster.
Latest APCO Australasia bulletin available
04 December, 2013The latest issue of APCO Australasia's Public Safety Bulletin is now available for download or online reading.
Inland Rail project to go ahead
03 December, 2013Development of an inland rail project between Melbourne and Brisbane will be closely watched by suppliers of critical communications equipment and services.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 29 November 2013
29 November, 2013 by Jonathan NallyMotorola's Norway win; Irish EPIRB inquiry; Hytera radio for the Bolivarian Games; Femto FM transmitter.
Backhaul, November 2013: the industry 25 and 10 years ago
27 November, 2013Welcome to Backhaul, where in each issue of Critical Comms we’ll take a trip down memory lane and look at the state of the industry 25 and 10 years ago.
ARCIA: Industry's viewpoint
21 November, 2013 by Hamish Duff, President, Australian Radio Communications Industry AssociationARCIA President Hamish Duff discusses the role industry must play to ensure that critical public safety needs are met.
