Next-gen fire trucks delivered to NSW Rural Fire Service
01 October, 2025Building on recommendations to modernise the NSW RFS fleet, the new trucks are equipped with mobile data terminals to improve crews' communication, connectivity and safety.
Italian university uses tech to strengthen campus safety
30 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Motorola SolutionsMotorola Solutions has provided the University of Palermo with AI-powered video security and access control solutions to help protect students and staff, securing every site of the college's campus.
Optus updates: Dapto goes down, independent review coming
30 September, 2025 by Lauren DavisOptus has announced yet another Triple Zero outage — this time affecting a mobile phone tower site in Dapto, NSW — following the 13-hour outage event on 18 September.
Comms Connect to cover iAward-winning Cell on Wheels program
26 September, 2025 by Lauren Davis | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)Comms Connect Melbourne will feature a presentation outlining the challenges and outcomes associated with delivering a fleet of CoW units to support emergency response in disaster-affected areas of NSW.
Drones with defibrillators could respond to cardiac arrests
24 September, 2025UK researchers have built a drone system to deliver defibrillators to people experiencing cardiac arrest, which could help save lives.
Optus under investigation following Triple Zero failure
23 September, 2025 by Lauren DavisA botched network upgrade resulted in the failure of over 600 Triple Zero calls in South Australia, the Northern Territory and Western Australia — with four people subsequently passing away.
New tool helps NZ emergency services locate people at risk
17 September, 2025Emergency services can now quickly locate the approximate area of the mobile phone of a person where there are grave fears for their health or safety, without them needing to call 111.
The true cost of connectivity: lifetime value trumps initial acquisition
09 September, 2025 by Jan Jesman* | Supplied by: Panorama Antennas Pty LtdFor mission-critical applications, the true measure of a component's worth is not what it costs upfront, but the value it delivers over its intended operational life.
131 projects completed under Broadcasting Resilience Program
09 September, 2025 | Supplied by: BAI CommunicationsAmong other projects, the BRP has resulted in the upgrade of 98 ABC AM and FM broadcast sites to help keep communities connected, safe and informed during times of emergency.
Guardian Telecom OGP-10 emergency help point system
08 September, 2025 | Supplied by: CoverTel Telecommunications GroupIn an era where public safety is paramount, Guardian Telecom's emergency communication technology — including the OGP-10 emergency help point system — provides innovation in security infrastructure.
Comms Connect to highlight NZ's Cellular Network Visibility Service
04 September, 2025 by Lauren Davis | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)Launched as part of New Zealand's Public Safety Network, the service is a digital tool to help emergency responders stay connected and informed of outages.
Frequentis MissionX end-to-end solution for mission-critical comms
01 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Frequentis AustralasiaMissionX from Frequentis is an end-to-end solution based on Mission Critical Services (MCS/MCX) as defined by 3GPP, which enables secure broadband communication for first responders and control rooms.
Private 5G networks on the verge of mainstream adoption
21 August, 2025 | Supplied by: SNS Telecom & ITAnnual investments in private 5G networks for vertical industries are projected to grow at a CAGR of 41% between 2025 and 2028, eventually surpassing US$5 billion by the end of 2028.
AT&T picks Etherstack for IWF tech, makes VoLTE call over satellite
14 August, 2025 | Supplied by: AT&TEtherstack's IWF solution is being deployed into data centres across the US to provide crucial bridging technology between LMR networks and FirstNet.
WA's emergency warning system rolled out in Canada
12 August, 2025Life-saving technology that was developed in Western Australia, with funding from the WA Government, is being rolled out in Canada following the recent deadly wildfires.
