Contract signed for first global, satellite laser communications system
22 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Ball Aerospace & TechnologiesBall Aerospace & Technologies Corp has been selected by Laser Light Communications to be its prime contractor for the first global, all-optical commercial satellite system.
Using MIMO to tap unused UHF for long-range wireless
22 September, 2014Rice University wireless researchers have found a way to make the most of the unused UHF TV spectrum by serving up fat streams of data over wireless hotspots that could stretch for miles.
Astronauts, Nobel Prize winners to headline Engineers convention
22 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Engineers AustraliaThe largest engineering event ever held in the Southern Hemisphere will see around 5000 delegates gather in Melbourne in later this year.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 19 September 2014
19 September, 2014
Comms Connect - only two weeks to go; Airbus selling comms division; UK hams want to encrypt; Telstra's LTE plans; Greek spectrum auction proves popular.
Tait acquires Brazilian partner SGM Telecomunicações
19 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Tait CommunicationsTait Communications has strengthened its presence and growth prospects in Latin America through the acquisition of long-term partner SGM Telecomunicações.
Interview - Peter Clemons, Quixoticity
18 September, 2014Ahead of Comms Connect 2014 taking place in Melbourne on 1-2 October, Peter Clemons, managing director of critical communications consultancy Quixoticity, spoke to us about managing change in the critical communications world.
Simoco to demonstrate DMR and P25 at Comms Connect
18 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Simoco Wireless Solutions Pty LtdSimoco is inviting Comms Connect attendees to see demonstrations of the company's latest range of DMR and P25 equipment.
NBN Co. completes second last of 10 satellite ground stations
18 September, 2014 | Supplied by: nbn co ltdNBN Co. has completed installation of its ninth Satellite Ground Station, at Waroona in Western Australia, in preparation for the launch of the company's Long Term Satellite Service.
Australian over-the-horizon digital radar is a winner
16 September, 2014Australian researchers have built the world's most sophisticated radar for research into the upper atmosphere and how space weather and solar flares impact on global communication and navigation infrastructure.
Sepura announces partnership with Skyscape Cloud Services
16 September, 2014 | Supplied by: SepuraSepura has launched a cloud-enabled applications portfolio for the UK Public Safety market through a strategic alliance with assured cloud service provider Skyscape Cloud Services.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 12 September 2014
12 September, 2014
Radio trials on Hume Hwy; Fake phone towers found; Buy or sell tower company stock?; APCO encourages apps; FirstNet's fresh faces.
Five essential reasons to be at Comms Connect
11 September, 2014 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)Generate new business, hear from the experts, see all the vendors under the one roof - there are many essential reasons to come to Comms Connect Melbourne.
Wireless Institute of Australia updates
11 September, 2014The WIA has made a submission to the Department of Communications' spectrum review, and is communicating with the ACMA on the Amateur Licence Conditions Determination.
PPDR community cautiously welcomes European UHF report
11 September, 2014The European Public Safety community has given a cautious welcome to a report on the future use of the UHF band in Europe.
Award winners announced at AFAC conference
08 September, 2014Three 2014 Knowledge Innovation Award winners have been recognised during the AFAC/Bushfire & Natural Hazards CRC Conference.
