Public Safety > Emergency

Comms Connect to highlight NZ's Cellular Network Visibility Service

04 September, 2025 by Lauren Davis

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.


Intelligent Vehicle as a Node: Powering the Future of Connected Emergency Response

01 September, 2025

No longer just a mode of transport, the emergency vehicle is becoming a fully integrated, intelligent communications hub — a mobile command centre that moves with the mission.


From Confusion to Clarity: How NG000 Live Translation Enhances Response

01 September, 2025

As Australia moves towards Next Generation 000 (NG000), integrating translation and transcription into emergency call handling will help accelerate emergency response efforts and save lives.


Frequentis MissionX end-to-end solution for mission-critical comms

01 September, 2025

MissionX 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.


AT&T picks Etherstack for IWF tech, makes VoLTE call over satellite

14 August, 2025

Etherstack'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, 2025

Life-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.


Bulgaria's National Police Service equipped with body cameras

01 August, 2025

The National Police Service will deploy Motorola Solutions' V500 body cameras alongside VideoManager evidence management software.


NSW and Victoria to trial cross-border emergency comms

23 July, 2025

Frontline responders working between NSW and Victoria will soon be able to access improved communications when responding to natural disasters across borders.


Motorola to implement federal critical comms network in Brazil

18 July, 2025

Motorola Solutions will implement a new federal mission-critical communications solution that will enable Brazil's defence and public safety organisations to seamlessly collaborate during joint missions.


Remote-controlled drones to keep Greater Sydney roads moving

11 July, 2025

The NSW Government has launched drone-in-a-box technology in an effort to get an eye in the sky faster in response to emergencies and traffic snarls on key road corridors.


NSW Ambulance trials drones for search and rescue

17 June, 2025

The two-month trial saw seven critical care paramedics and special operations team paramedics specially trained to operate, maintain and deploy drones as part of search and rescue missions.


DroneShield signs >$1m deal with Aust law enforcement agency

03 June, 2025

An Australian law enforcement agency will adopt DroneShield's advanced counter-drone solutions, in a commitment to safeguarding national security in the face of evolving unmanned aerial threats.


The Body Camera for Reliable Livestreaming in Challenging Environments

01 June, 2025

The SC780 ensures strong signal strength and seamless livestreaming. With support for both desktop and mobile devices (iOS/Android), it's a versatile tool for various applications.


How smart maps are changing school emergency response

29 May, 2025

When emergencies happen at school, every second matters. But many of the systems we still use to respond to crises are outdated.


Leveraging AI for increased public safety at the Brisbane Olympics

27 May, 2025 by Joe De Martino

Smart technology presents an unparalleled opportunity to revolutionise public safety, and security specialist Joe De Martino believes the use of AI-supported security cameras should be at the heart of our strategy.


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