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Telstra and other firms form 5G Future Forum

16 January, 2020 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: Telstra Strategic Marketing Group

Telstra, Verizon, Vodafone América Móvil, KT Corp and Rogers will collaborate on global 5G specifications and interoperability to fast-track 5G adoption.


US comms best practices database has been updated

16 January, 2020 by Jonathan Nally

The database covers ways to boost the security, reliability and interoperability of communications systems for industry and public safety organisations.


MCP acquires Black & Veatch's public safety consulting arm

16 January, 2020 by Jonathan Nally

The acquisition boosts Mission Critical Partners' ability to modernise wireless communications networks through increased IT support services.


NSF to research better methods of spectrum utilisation

14 January, 2020 by Jonathan Nally

The key aspect of the program will be its focus on effective spectrum utilisation and/or coexistence techniques, especially with passive uses.


Rohde & Schwarz plant hits 10,000 SDR milestone

14 January, 2020 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: Rohde & Schwarz (Australia) Pty Ltd

Rohde & Schwarz's manufacturing in plant in Memmingen has delivered more than 10,000 M3SR software-defined radios.


Sprint, Telstra announce loT deal

14 January, 2020 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: Sprint

Sprint's Curiosity IoT platform will be available in Australia in the first half of 2020 following the signing of a deal with Telstra.


RSM releases more details of 3.5 GHz auction

14 January, 2020 by Jonathan Nally

New Zealand's Radio Spectrum Management has released parameters for the auction of short-term rights to 3.5 GHz spectrum for 5G services.


Best of 2019: A retrospective look at the future of communications

08 January, 2020 by Dave George

Across the festive season we'll be reprising some of our best articles from 2019. Today we look at how the communications industry is continually evolving.


Best of 2019: Department announces radiocommunications reform update

06 January, 2020

Across the festive season we'll be reprising some of our best articles from 2019. Today we revisit plans for Australian radiocommunications reform.


Backhaul — January 2020

06 January, 2020 by Jonathan Nally

In 1995, million-dollar contracts were award for RAAF and RAN comms upgrades, while in 2009 Airwave had just launched its portfolio of products.


Best of 2019: Radio is dead — long live wireless!

30 December, 2019 by Ian Miller | Supplied by: ARCIA

Across the festive season we'll be reprising some of our best articles from 2019. Today, Ian Miller reminds us that we must embrace the future.


APS Industrial secures Belden distribution agreement

20 December, 2019 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: APS Industrial

APS Industrial has been appointed Australian distribution partner for networking solutions provider Belden, effective from 1 January 2020.


Season's greetings

20 December, 2019

Critical 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.


Face of the future workforce

18 December, 2019 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: Karera Communications

In 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, 2019

New Zealanders looking to become an Approved Radio Certifier (ARC) or Engineer (ARE) can soon access workshops through Radio Spectrum Management.


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