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Some 4G devices may not reach Triple Zero following 3G sunset

21 March, 2024

The Australian Government is working with industry to create a new working group to support the planned switchover from 3G to 4G.


Police Department Deploys Axon's Next Generation In-Car Video System Connected by Cradlepoint

01 March, 2024

Axon's Fleet 3 is the latest connected in-car camera system that integrates seamlessly with the Axon network via Cradlepoint.


St John WA selects Omnitronics for ambulance dispatch

19 February, 2024

St John WA has commenced implementation of the omnicore Enterprise Dispatch system, with the service now live with the State Operations Centre and across metropolitan operations.


Major investment to evolve and expand FirstNet in US

15 February, 2024

The FirstNet Authority and AT&T have announced a 10-year, $8 billion investment in the future of FirstNet — the USA's public safety network.


Axon Body Workforce body cameras

09 February, 2024

The cameras are lightweight, customisable and integrated with Axon's real-time operations and evidence management technology.


Emergency comms vital to Gansu earthquake rescue efforts

16 January, 2024

In the aftermath of the December quake, Caltta Technologies mobilised a dedicated emergency support team equipped with cutting-edge communications technology.


Motorola comms services support NSW SES, Telco Authority

19 December, 2023

Motorola Solutions' SmartConnect service will extend the reach and capacity of the NSW SES's mission-critical radio communications, while its broadband push-to-talk service will support the state's Emergency Services Organisations.


Telstra announces support initiatives for disaster season

18 December, 2023

Telstra has announced a range of new initiatives to support Australians during a challenging summer of natural disasters, including an emergency roaming simulation.


Axon Body 4 body-worn camera

30 November, 2023

The Axon Body 4 is a next-generation body-worn camera that provides high-quality footage with additional perspectives, streamlined operations and real-time communications support.


Satellite tech provides state-wide connectivity for WA Police

06 November, 2023

The Western Australian Police Force will integrate LEO satellite technology with its current comms network, giving officers high-speed internet anywhere in the state.


Govt to scope emergency roaming, improve regional coverage

23 October, 2023

The ACCC found that temporary emergency roaming was technically feasible, but further work was needed to design and develop the capability.


Critical networks: the urgent need for digitalisation and innovation in public safety

04 October, 2023 by Thomas Rehberg*, Head of Public Safety, Nokia

A torrent of modern threats is ratcheting up the definition of emergency, adding more urgency to the need for innovation in critical communications.


Green Light for Blue Light Mission Critical Broadband: Simoco Launches Vehicle as a Node Solution for Public Safety

01 October, 2023

The VR-950, a combined multi-bearer router and onboard computer, effectively turns the response vehicle into a communications node, or VaaN (Vehicle as a Node).


Taskforce to drive delivery of Australian PSMB

28 September, 2023

The newly established PSMB Taskforce will be responsible for laying the groundwork for Australia's long-term public safety communications infrastructure.


France implementing the 'radio network of the future'

13 September, 2023

Airbus is one of the major contributors to the Réseau Radio du Futur (RRF) project, which will set the scene for the future of critical communications in the domain of public safety and emergency.


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