Call for presenters for search and rescue conference
24 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian & New Zealand Search and Rescue ConferenceOrganisers of the 2016 Australian & New Zealand Search and Rescue Conference are calling for submissions of abstracts for papers and presentations.
Inmarsat and Ericsson deal for the 'connected ship'
24 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Inmarsat Services LtdInmarsat and Ericsson have signed a strategic maritime agreement that will see the sharing of cargo, logistics and vessel operational data to streamline the maritime supply chain.
Backhaul, December 2015: industry news from 25 and 10 years ago
23 November, 2015Backhaul takes you on a trip down memory lane as we look at what was happening in the Australian critical communications field in 1990 and 2005.
Airbus Tetra pager chosen for German emergency services
23 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Airbus/Secure Land CommunicationsAround 50,000 rescue and emergency service personnel in Germany are to be equipped with Airbus Defence and Space's P8GR Tetra pager.
NSW Telco Authority MD resigns
23 November, 2015 by Jonathan NallyShaun Smith has resigned from the position of managing director of the NSW Telco Authority, with his place to be filled by Phillip King.
Nominees announced for 2015 Industry Excellence Awards
20 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Radio Communications Industry AssociationCheck out the nominees for this year's Industry Excellence Awards, which will be held at the Annual Industry Gala Dinner during Comms Connect Melbourne on 2 December.
Spectrum reform of 803–960 MHz band
19 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Communications and Media AuthorityThe spectrum review of the 803–960 MHz band has been finalised, with ACMA releasing its decision paper outlining a range of reforms and timetable for their implementation.
Australasia's prime comms industry event
19 November, 2015 by Jonathan NallyComms Connect Melbourne is less than two weeks away, so now's the time to register to take part in the full program or for free access to the exhibition and selected presentations.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 13 November 2015
13 November, 2015This week: Comms Connect Melbourne just weeks away, NZ tower comes down, French to trial LTE at airport, Peruvian city goes with TETRA, German state goes with Motorola, US dealer closes doors after 70 years, and third time unlucky for radio system.
Zetron to exhibit at Comms Connect Melbourne
11 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Comms ConnectZetron has announced it will be exhibiting integrated control room communication solutions at the upcoming Comms Connect Melbourne trade show from 1–3 December.
Radios that rally: Tait Tough competition winners announced
10 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Tait Electronics (Aust) Pty LtdFinalists for the Tait Tough competition have been announced, showcasing real-life stories where Tait radios survived after being put through the wringer.
Sepura finds new UK home for 2016
10 November, 2015 | Supplied by: SepuraSepura has announced the company's headquarters will be moving to new premises in 2016 following several years of significant acquisitions and expansion.
Friday fragments — critical comms snippets for 6 November 2015
06 November, 2015This week: London cracks down on pirate radio, DX expedition is island bound, Finland and Russia reach agreement, DC chooses AtHoc for alerts, $500m towers up for grabs, and DIY microwave broadband.
Tracking system wins Innovator of the Year award
06 November, 2015A high-tech software tracking system has won the 2015 WA Innovator of the Year award.
Anritsu's Ian Fraser to retire
05 November, 2015After almost 20 years as country manager of Anritsu in Australia, communications test and measurement veteran Ian Fraser has announced that he will retire at the end of 2015.
