Industry

Optus and Nokia sign 5G MoU

06 October, 2016 by Jonathan Nally

Optus and Nokia have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the evolution of 5G technologies, and plan a 3500 MHz trial for 2017.


Hytera to open Philippines office

06 October, 2016 by Jonathan Nally

IHS Janes has reported that Hytera is planning to open an office in Manila to services its clients in the Philippines, particularly the country's armed forces.


Comms Connect Adelaide attracts industry cross-section

29 September, 2016 by Jonathan Nally

The combined ARCIA industry day and Comms Connect Adelaide conference was a success, with speakers covering a wide range of industry sectors and issues.


ACMA outlines 2016–17 research plan

28 September, 2016 by Jonathan Nally

In 2016–17, the ACMA will continue to consider a wide range of matters, including spectrum management and market forces.


Australian tech deals with data deluge

26 September, 2016

Australian technology will deal with the 3-petabyte-per-day tsunami of data produced by China's giant new radio telescope.


The problem of unauthorised radio equipment

26 September, 2016 by Jonathan Nally

What can the ACMA and industry do about the importation and operation of unauthorised and unsafe radio devices?


Airbus to distribute Hughes HM System

21 September, 2016 by Jonathan Nally

Hughes Network Systems has signed an agreement with Airbus Defence and Space to expand their business partnership to serve growing tactical military communications requirements around the globe.


Teen accesses LTE network via simple flaw

20 September, 2016 by Jonathan Nally

A US teenager stumbled across a simple way to gain unpaid access to T-Mobile's LTE network, via an easy-to-fix flaw in the network's administration.


Danish tower demolition done right

20 September, 2016 by Jonathan Nally

Watch this video of old Danish radar towers being brought down by demolition charges.


Mission Critical Communications Alliance formed

19 September, 2016 by Jonathan Nally

Nokia has announced the Mission Critical Communications Alliance, a collaboration of mobile operators, public authorities and first response agencies.


Sennheiser appoints VExpress as distributor

19 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Sennheiser Australia Pty Ltd

Sennheiser has appointed VExpress to distribute its premium headsets and telecommunication products in Australia.


Inmarsat named Global Satellite Operator of the Year

19 September, 2016

The Global Satellite Operator of the Year title has been awarded to Inmarsat at Euroconsult's 13th Annual Awards for Excellence in Satellite Communications.


Backhaul, September 2016: the industry 25 and 10 years ago

14 September, 2016

Find out what was happening all those years ago in 1991 and 2006, as we dig into the Critical Comms archives and take a trip down memory lane.


Improving public safety outcomes for all

13 September, 2016 by Hamish Duff, President, ARCIA | Supplied by: ARCIA

Queensland's GWN demonstrates that when we work together to improve service levels for all of the public safety sector, great outcomes are possible, said ARCIA's Hamish Duff.


The danger of DDoS attacks on PSAPs

13 September, 2016 by Jonathan Nally

Malicious actors could use a mobile phone botnet to launch a devastating denial of service (DDoS) attack on public safety answering points such as Triple Zero in Australia or 911 in the USA.


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