LMR market trends and forecast, 2015–22
13 April, 2016A new report forecasts the land mobile radio systems market will be worth over US$25 billion by 2022.
Zetron computer-aided dispatch (CAD) System update
21 March, 2016Zetron has released its computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system with a range of updated capabilities, designed to improve the ways public safety agencies obtain, use and track incident information and resources.
Motorola harnesses broadband power for LA's first responders
15 January, 2016Motorola Solutions played a key role in demonstrating the LA-RICS public safety broadband network, used for the first time to monitor security during the Roses Parade in LA.
Commission says telcos best for PSMB
23 September, 2015Public safety mobile broadband capability is best provided by commercial telcos, at least based on cost, says the Productivity Commission's draft report released today.
ACMA releases mobile broadband spectrum paper
10 September, 2015The ACMA has released a discussion paper that addresses the growth in mobile broadband capacity and demand, and is seeking industry feedback.
Samsung's LTE technology for public safety
10 July, 2015Samsung has demonstrated the latest in its LTE technology for the public safety industry.
International sharing and collaboration
02 June, 2015 by Geoff SpringGlobal sharing of information is essential to achieve the best possible public safety mobile broadband capability, says Geoff Spring.
Technology trends in public safety communications
21 May, 2015Critical Comms spoke with Tom Guthrie, Motorola Solutions' US-based vice president for smart public safety solutions, to get his views on how developments such as big data will change the face of public safety comms.
The world's migration path to LTE
10 April, 2015 by Phil KidnerLTE will be a significant part of the solution for critical communications users worldwide whatever the chosen migration path, says Phil Kidner, CEO of the TETRA and Critical Communications Association.
TETRA growth in Asia to hit 11% by 2018
25 March, 2015The TETRA terminals installed base in Asia is set to grow by 11% by 2018, with shipments expected to reach almost 200,000 units in that year, according to new research from IHS.
APT 700 MHz band growing in popularity
17 March, 2015The push for near-universal adoption of the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity APT 700 MHz band is gaining momentum around the globe, according to the ACMA.
Motorola wins Canadian emergency comms contract
10 February, 2015Emergency services in Vancouver have selected Motorola's ASTRO P25 to replace the current regional emergency communications radio system.
ARCIA economic study available for download
09 December, 2014ARCIA's landmark study into the worth of spectrum used for the LMR industry is now available for download from the association's website.
OPINION: Narrowband, not narrow-minded
27 November, 2014 by David Cox*The LMR industry must refocus from its protocol wars and provide its customers with smarter, more efficient and client-focused solutions that include data applications.
Unified communications - changing public safety
19 November, 2014 by Steve Crutchfield, Managing Director, Motorola Solutions Australia and New ZealandUnified communications technologies have the potential to re-shape proactive and reactive response strategies for Australia's frontline responders, argues Motorola Solutions' Steve Crutchfield.