Softil issues MCX state of the union for 2022
28 February, 2023 by Anatoli Levine, Director, Products and Standards at Softil Innovative Communications | Supplied by: SoftilThe standout development of 2022 was the introduction of dual-mode LTE/MCX devices for blue light agencies, according to Softil CEO Pierre Hagendorf.
Inmarsat launches sixth-generation comms satellite
28 February, 2023 | Supplied by: Inmarsat Services LtdInmarsat's I-6 F2 satellite took off on 17 February at 10.59 EST from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
ARCIA to hold conference and networking dinner in Perth
24 February, 2023 | Supplied by: Australian Radio Communications Industry AssociationARCIA is getting the critical communications community back together for a one-day conference in Perth on Wednesday, 22 March 2023.
Zetron completes acquisition of GeoConex Corporation
23 February, 2023 | Supplied by: Zetron IncHeadquartered in Tennessee, USA, GeoConex has been a Zetron business partner since 2009.
Entries open for disaster preparedness awards
21 February, 2023The SAFE STEPS D-Tech Awards aim to find, fund and support technology solutions that save lives before, during or after natural disaster events.
Comms Connect NZ heads back to Christchurch
17 February, 2023 | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)Following a very successful event in 2022, Comms Connect NZ is heading back to Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch from 13–14 June this year.
Satellite connectivity at Qld evacuation centres
16 February, 2023The $37.1 million STAND program has seen the successful rollout of NBN Co Sky Muster satellite services at 62 evacuation centres across much of Queensland.
Agreement to make NASA geospatial data more accessible
10 February, 2023 | Supplied by: ESRI AustraliaThe agreement focuses on extending access to the broader global community of NASA's geospatial content for continued research and exploration.
Entries open for International Critical Communication Awards
09 February, 2023The winners will be announced during Critical Communications World in Helsinki in May.
Vocus acquires private LTE/5G provider Challenge Networks
07 February, 2023 | Supplied by: VocusVocus has signed a contract to acquire its long-time partner, Challenge Networks — a market leader in designing and deploying private mobile networks.
Everything old is new again
27 January, 2023 by Ian MillerYears ago people would listen to the 'wireless' for information, then we were trained to use the more modern term of 'radio', but now we are back to talking about 'wireless broadband'.
Nokia to explore 5G network slicing in Dubai
25 January, 2023 | Supplied by: Nokia Solutions and Networks Australia Pty LtdNokia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nedaa, the security network provider of the Dubai Government, to explore opportunities to upgrade Nedaa's telecommunications network.
Outcome of Motorola's copyright case against Hytera
25 January, 2023The Federal Court of Australia determined that certain Hytera digital mobile radio (DMR) products infringe Motorola Solutions' Australian patent.
Multiband operational receiver designed for 5G NR
23 January, 2023Researchers have developed an ultrawide-band receiver based on a harmonic-selection technique, in order to improve the operational bandwidth of 5G networks.
RFUANZ report: from NZ to Melbourne and back again
20 January, 2023 by John Laughton, Chairman | Supplied by: Radio Frequency Users Association of New Zealand (RFUANZ)RFUANZ representatives John Laughton, Graham Markson and Carl Garner attended the Comms Connect Melbourne conference in October.