Military comms on the bushfire grounds
13 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe Australian Defence Force is assisting the bushfire recovery process, including providing a multitude of communications services.
Telecoms operators working to restore bushfire-affected networks
09 January, 2020Australian telecommunications operators are working to restore networks in bushfire-affected areas, allowing communities to receive vital emergency information.
NSW Telco Authority program update
17 December, 2019An enhanced and expanded NSW Government Radio Network has proved itself a crucial tool during the state's bushfire response.
Connected drones for disaster relief
16 December, 2019 by Jonathan NallyA trial in Japan has used drones connected via a private LTE network to issue tsunami evacuation alerts.
New HQ to bolster SA emergency services' capabilities
04 December, 2019SA's emergency services' incident response capabilities are set to get a boost with the help of a new, purpose-built command centre.
Tasmania's ESCAD implementation completed
04 December, 2019Fujitsu has completed the implementation of an Emergency Services Computer Aided Dispatch system for Ambulance Tasmania.
SAR compliance in Australia
23 October, 2019 by Chris Zombolas, EMC TechnologiesThe possibility of harmful effects of EMR has forced regulators to introduce SAR measurement standards for mobile and portable transmitting devices.
Victoria's Supplementary Alerting Service app getting closer
21 October, 2019 by Jonathan NallyWork is proceeding on Victoria's Supplementary Alerting Service app, which will supplement the Emergency Alerting System used by emergency services personnel.
Taking emergency services back to the future
07 October, 2019 by Beatriz PeonNext Generation 112 seeks to harness the possibilities of the Internet of Things, smart cities and internet-based communications to help save lives.
AMSA seeking feedback on ceasing HF monitoring
01 October, 2019The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is seeking feedback on the proposal to cease HF radiotelephone monitoring of distress and safety communications in 2022.
New Geraldton Greenough SES HQ includes comms centre
29 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyThe $1.9 million high-tech facility can operate as an incident control centre equipped to manage large-scale emergencies.
Hytera to extend TETRA network of Peru's national police
18 July, 2019Hytera Group Peru has won a contract to maintain and improve the Peruvian National Police's TETRA network for the next three years.
Motorola TETRA selected by Moldovan Ambulance
04 June, 2019Over 500 ambulances in Moldova will be fitted out with Motorola Solutions TETRA two-way radios.
FirstNet outlines public safety network progress
03 June, 2019The First Responder Network Authority has outlined its progress on the public safety network in its latest Annual Report to Congress.
PSCE public warning system workshop held
20 May, 2019The first Public Safety Communication Europe (PSCE) collaborative workshop on public warning systems was held in Belgium on 16 May.
