UK police forces go with Airwave mobile data suite
11 June, 2014The Devon and Cornwall Police service has partnered with Airwave UK to implement the Pronto electronic notebook and suite of mobile policing applications.
Warrnambool fire report provides lessons for future
10 June, 2014An RMIT study into Telstra's 2012 Warrnambool Exchange fire has called for greater telecommunications reliability and resilience.
London's Met Police trialling body-worn video cameras
10 June, 2014 by David Green, Senior Analyst, Video Surveillance & Security Services, IHS | Supplied by: IHS AustraliaLondon's Metropolitan Police is equipping 500 officers with body-worn video cameras, in a £1 million trial of the technology.
Unused spectrum in New Zealand
09 June, 2014 by Bruce Harding, Chairman, Radio Frequency Users Association of New ZealandThe Radio Frequency Users Association of New Zealand is undertaking research to show that there's not as much spectrum to go around as some people might think.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 6 June 2014
06 June, 2014
Comms Connect Sydney almost here; FirstNet's boss speaks out; New Zealand RSM update; Huawei claims top Wi-Fi speed; Keeping soldiers connected.
Book now: Comms Connect Sydney on 18-19 June
05 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)Comms Connect Sydney will have a stellar line-up of speakers, including Rod Gilmour, Chairman, NSW Telco Authority, and Shane Fitzsimmons, Commissioner, NSW Rural Fire Service.
Industry talking - In search of harmony
05 June, 2014 by Hamish Duff, President, ARCIAARCIA President Hamish Duff reports on positive developments in discussions with ACMA, as well as concerns over state government spectrum issues.
ARCIA calls for input into training and education survey
02 June, 2014 | Supplied by: ARCIAARCIA is asking those in the industry to give feedback on training and education options, with a view to boosting options for suitable courses.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 30 May 2014
30 May, 2014
DMR in anti-terrorism drill; Sepura acquires Fylde Micro; World Radiosport Team Challenge; Short-range radio workshop; M2M partnership.
Backhaul, May 2014: the industry 25 and 10 years ago
29 May, 2014
Come on a trip down memory lane as we look at the state of the industry 25 and 10 years ago.
Sepura verifies next-generation platforms for mission-critical comms
29 May, 2014 | Supplied by: SepuraSepura has announced verification of its next-generation terminal and infrastructure platforms, including multi-protocol capability conforming to ETSI PMR and 3GPP standards.
Asia-Pacific operators fall behind Europe in network sharing
28 May, 2014Should networks be shared? Research by Analysys Mason shows that European cellular operators think so, but Asia-Pacific operators aren't so sure.
Macquarie Uni joins international 5G research team
27 May, 2014Macquarie University researchers have joined an international line-up of universities to develop 5G wireless technologies.
Exelis to open Asia-Pacific HQ and R&D facility in Melbourne
27 May, 2014 | Supplied by: EXELIS C4i Pty LtdExelis will build a state-of-the-art research and development, testing and systems integration facility in Melbourne to support both local and export opportunities.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 23 May 2014
23 May, 2014
Poor radio puts Tassie lives at risk; US county dodging dead zones; Brazil's 4G woes; Tornado warning system failure.
