GSMA launches Disaster Response Innovation Fund
11 September, 2017 by Jonathan NallyThe GSMA is offering up to £300,000 per project for new services to improve communications during humanitarian crises.
APCO releases Project 43 report
06 September, 2017 by Jonathan NallyAPCO's latest report assesses the effects mobile broadband will have on the operations of public safety access points (PSAPs).
Digital radio switches on for Vic emergency services
31 August, 2017Digital radio will be available for police and emergency services in regional Victoria from 2018.
Verizon to build public safety network core
23 August, 2017 by Jonathan NallyVerizon has said it will build a dedicated network core for public safety in the US and will offer priority access and pre-emption at no charge for first responders.
Zetron MAX call-taking software
11 August, 2017The Zetron MAX call-taking software supports RapidSOS's enhanced location services.
App developers urge FirstNet opt-in
09 August, 2017 by Jonathan NallyInteroperability will "remain a dream" unless US states opt in to FirstNet's national plan, say app developers.
AcomNOVUS integrated communication system
03 August, 2017The AcomNOVUS integrated communication system can be used for complex dispatch operations.
WA's DFES upgrades CAD in $7m contract
03 August, 2017The Department of Fire & Emergency Services will use Motorola Solutions' PremierOne CAD system to integrate databases, command functions and frontline communications.
CCEP to bring NSW's next-gen network
18 July, 2017 by Jonathan NallyThe NSW state government has allocated $178m to implement the Critical Communications Enhancement Program.
Emergency caller location system saves lives in NZ
10 July, 2017Lives have already been saved by a new system for 111 emergency mobile phone calls in New Zealand.
Fire and Emergency NZ launched
03 July, 2017 by Jonathan NallyNew Zealand's disparate firefighting agencies have been merged into one national body, called Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
Next-gen Triple Zero RFT due soon
29 June, 2017 by Jonathan NallyThe federal government will soon issue an RFT for the next-generation Triple Zero Emergency Call Service, which will include integrated location-based data services.
FCC clarifies FirstNet state 'opt out' procedures
29 June, 2017 by Jonathan NallyThe US FCC has set out the processes for reviewing state 'opt out' plans for connecting with FirstNet.
$178m allocated for NSW CCEP
22 June, 2017 by Jonathan NallyThe NSW state government has allocated $178 over two years to implement the Critical Communications Enhancement Program.
$67.9m for QFES fleet renewal
19 June, 2017 by Jonathan NallyQueensland's firefighters will soon receive new, state-of-the-art vehicles under a two-year, $67.9 million fleet renewal program.
