Season's greetings
20 December, 2019Critical Comms is taking a break now until 8 January, so we'd like to wish you a merry festive season and a safe and prosperous New Year.
APS Industrial secures Belden distribution agreement
20 December, 2019 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: APS IndustrialAPS Industrial has been appointed Australian distribution partner for networking solutions provider Belden, effective from 1 January 2020.
Face of the future workforce
18 December, 2019 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: Karera CommunicationsIn an industry desperately in need of new blood, Justin Lenkovic is showing the value of engaging young people through apprenticeships.
NZ workshops for those looking to become ARCs or AREs
17 December, 2019New Zealanders looking to become an Approved Radio Certifier (ARC) or Engineer (ARE) can soon access workshops through Radio Spectrum Management.
PSCE conference addresses issues in public safety comms
17 December, 2019Crisis responders and solution providers gathered at PSCE's conference this month to explore key issues in public safety communications.
The 5G era must be mission-critical and secure by design
16 December, 2019 by Peter ClemonsIt is time to build a fully mission-critical, secure-by-design solution that will protect the increasingly valuable assets of a 5G world, says Peter Clemons.
Safe Work Australia issues reminder about working in heat
13 December, 2019Extreme heat is an Australian summer staple, but working in heat can pose significant health and safety risks, Safe Work Australia warns.
5G call connects continents
12 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Ericsson Australia Pty LtdEricsson's dynamic spectrum sharing solution was employed to test a trans-global 5G data call across live commercial 5G networks.
Thales and RMIT to collaborate on satellite positioning system
11 December, 2019Thales and RMIT University are working to define a new generation of high-accuracy precise point positioning services under a joint research agreement.
Triple-9 joins TCCA
10 December, 2019Triple-9 has joined TCCA, giving it access to the latest technological developments, industry standards and insights into the needs of mobile professionals.
Interview: Connie Taylor, Simoco
10 December, 2019 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: Australian Radio Communications Industry AssociationConnie Taylor is the winner of ARCIA's 2019 Jonathan Livingston Seagull Award. We ask her about her career and what the award means to her.
Australia's space comms universe is expanding
06 December, 2019 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: EM Solutions Pty LtdRecent contracts and agreements for space communications R&D, signed between firms and the government, show the Australian space tech field is taking off.
NEMA takes over NZ's emergency management systems
05 December, 2019NEMA has replaced NZ's Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management in a bid to improve the country's emergency management systems.
2019 Industry Awards winners announced
04 December, 2019 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: Australian Radio Communications Industry AssociationThe national awards for the business- and mission-critical communications industry were announced this week.
Equipment stolen from RFS radio repeater vehicle
02 December, 2019 by Jonathan NallyThieves have stolen tyres, axles, jerry cans and radio equipment from a Rural Fire Service portable radio repeater trailer.
