Industry

Airbus and Omnitronics to collaborate on interoperability

17 October, 2025

At Comms Connect Melbourne, Airbus Defence and Space and Omnitronics formalised a strategic MOU to collaborate on the development of next-generation interoperable critical communication gateways.


Progress with purpose: a Comms Connect panel preview

14 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)

Critical Comms editor Lauren Davis sat down with Telstra's Natalie Kolodziej for a sneak preview of what to expect from Comms Connect's first ever Women in Critical Comms panel.


DroneShield to open R&D facility in Adelaide

14 October, 2025 | Supplied by: DroneShield

Counter-drone technology company DroneShield has announced a $13m investment in a new research and development facility in Adelaide, supporting existing engineering operations in Sydney.


Comms Connect kicks off next week with preconference workshops

10 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)

Over 1500 visitors are expected to descend on the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre for the event, so now's the time to secure your ticket if you haven't done so.


Nokia's new campus to deliver next-gen networks built for AI

09 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Nokia Solutions and Networks Australia Pty Ltd

The state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing campus in Oulu, Finland, is set to design, test and deliver next-generation networks built for AI.


5G is not always faster than 4G, study finds

08 October, 2025

5G is widely deployed in major urban centres, but researchers have found that its benefits do not always translate into a better experience than 4G.


Mobile Mission Operations Centre provides space mission support

08 October, 2025

Operated by CSIRO in collaboration with the iLAuNCH Trailblazer Universities program, the facility is said to represent a breakthrough in mobile infrastructure for Australia's space operations.


Australasian Space Innovation Institute officially announced

01 October, 2025

The institute is an independent, not-for-profit innovation engine to translate world-class research into space-enabled solutions for the economy, society and national security.


Savox and Nokia to explore joint development of tactical comms

26 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Savox Communications

By combining their technical expertise, Savox and Nokia aim to create innovative solutions for tactical communications that provide unmatched connectivity, speed and reliability for mission-critical operations.


Sepura appoints Chris Barnes as new CEO

25 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Sepura

Barnes brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having most recently led the growth of Tracsis plc — a software and technology business specialising in the transport industry.


Report: On-premise edge and private wireless provide fast ROI

23 September, 2025

Nokia's 2025 Industrial Digitalization Report highlights that 87% of on-premise edge and private network adopters are seeing a return on investment in just one year while enabling AI-driven use cases.


Critical comms users on stage at Comms Connect next month

19 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)

Comms Connect Melbourne will feature a series of end users of critical communications technology sharing their real-life experience in deploying new and innovative products and services.


Tait Communications completes its takeover of Vital

18 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Tait Electronics (Aust) Pty Ltd

Tait International has reached 90% acceptance in its takeover offer for the ordinary shares and options in Vital, a public company that trades on New Zealand's Stock Exchange.


Hytera continues to use Motorola's trade secrets, court finds

17 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Motorola Solutions

The US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois determined that Hytera Communications continues to use Motorola Solutions' trade secrets in its digital mobile radio H-Series products sold worldwide.


Strengthening connections with RFUANZ

15 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Radio Frequency Users Association of New Zealand (RFUANZ)

In October, several RFUANZ committee members will be attending Comms Connect Melbourne, eager to explore the latest industry trends and innovations in Australia.


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