US agencies seek partners for communications test bed
23 July, 2015The US Public Safety Communications Research program is signing up a new round of industry collaborators for the test bed used to evaluate advanced broadband equipment and software for emergency first responders.
ESA and Inmarsat partner for mobile satcom research
23 July, 2015ESA and Inmarsat have signed an agreement worth around €4.2m for research into identifying new technologies for the next generation of space-enabled communications services.
Industry leaders to open ACI Connect 2015 in Sydney next month
20 July, 2015 | Supplied by: ACI ConnectSenior executives from Engineers Australia and the Institute of Instrumentation, Control & Automation (IICA) will open Australia's premier automation, control and instrumentation conference and expo, ACI Connect, next month in Sydney.
Enhanced testing process for new applications and services over TETRA networks
17 July, 2015The TCCA has announced the introduction of a formal testing process for the TETRA Peripheral Equipment Interface (PEI) that will accelerate the introduction of new services over TETRA.
Global command and control room market to reach $7 billion by 2019
15 July, 2015 by Alexander Richardson, Market Research Analyst, Critical Communications, IHSThe latest IHS report for critical communications is available and analyses reveal the global market for command and control room technologies and services is expected to reach more than $7 billion over the next several years.
Car racing club upgrades with Icom NZ radios
10 July, 2015A car racing club in Christchurch, New Zealand, has undergone a communications upgrade with Icom NZ radios.
TechED 2015 to feature technology trends and 'hands on' learning
09 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaJoin industry professionals for TechED 2015, the education and networking event for the automation industry on 28-30 July at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 3 July
03 July, 2015This week: Axell about to become Cobham, one in five M2M connections expected in China/Far East by 2019, UK calls for concepts for new military comms system and MEOsats boost data throughput.
Framing the future for 5G wireless
02 July, 2015 by James Kimery, Director of RF and Communications, National Instruments | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty LtdWith public safety agencies seriously considering public-carrier models of communications delivery, it's timely to look at the future of wireless comms beyond the 4G horizon.
NZ's RSM boosts its radio compliance capabilities
01 July, 2015Unlicensed radio signals can now be more easily tracked, following commissioning of new monitoring gear by New Zealand's Radio Spectrum Management authority.
US-Mexican officials report progress in spectrum talks
26 June, 2015FCC and Mexican officials have reported progress on various spectrum issues in a recent meeting that US officials had with their Mexican counterparts, including realignment of the 800 megahertz band.
Comms Connect comes to Brisbane, 30 July 2015
25 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)Together with ARCIA, Comms Connect will present a one-day industry conference in Brisbane on 30 July, featuring case studies, technical presentations and panel sessions, followed by networking drinks and ARCIA's industry dinner.
Crosscom acquired by CSE Group
23 June, 2015 | Supplied by: CSE CrosscomAustralia's Crosscom is being acquired by global giant CSE, making it part of a worldwide $387m company with more than 1300 employees.
Public safety mobile broadband study
22 June, 2015 by Jonathan NallyCritical Comms reports on progress with the Productivity Commission's study into public safety mobile broadband and canvasses opinions from leaders in the field.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 19 June 2015
19 June, 2015Airwave UK rumoured to be up for sale, 1000 radios left unused in boxes, Firstnet director testifies, drones tipped for tower inspections, inflatable antennas and Qatar's TETRA AVLS.
